Back theAdriatic Film Festivalshowcase of independent cinema, for his VIII edition dal 4 to 8 June 2025 in the Auditorium on the sea of Palazzo Sirena. Con Free admissionthe event presents 47 works (included 19 national previews e 4 World Cup) The 20 countriesflanked by professional forums and meetings starring cinema.
The key numbers and news of the Adriatic Film Festival 2025
- Beyond 1,900 works registered
- 47 titles In official selection
- € 5.000 in premi (“Adriatic Awards”)
- 8 Categories competitive, including the public prize
Guido Casale, artistic directorannounces:
“Let’s launch the first Co-Production Forum For national and European professionals, strategic flywheel to internationalize the festival and generate productive synergies in Abruzzo. A unique opportunity to strengthen global cultural dialogue and enhance diversity “.
Program (evidence)
- Abruzzo day (June 4): Best works by local directors with the actress Lucrezia Guidone
- Debuts in competition:
• Three infallible rules by Marco Gianfreda (June 5, with Cristiana dell’Anna)
• On earth light by Sara Fgaier (June 6, with Sara Serraiocco)
• Hot Milk by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (7 June, exclusively with Badly)
- Special events:
• projection of Despite con Valerio Mastandrea (June 8)
• Homage to Mario Verdone with Luca Verdone
• Laura Morante: “Adriatic Career Award” award and signs copies of the book Immoral chills (June 5)
Jury and prizes
Chairman: Mark Foligno (Oscar winner for The king’s speech)
Members: Michele D’Astanasio, Cristiano Di Felice, Beatrice Baldacci, Cristian D’Aloia, Luca Verdone, Lucrezia Guidone.
Awards ceremony: Sunday 8 June (19.30) for the categories:
- Corti Italia
- International Courts
- Documentaries
- Animation
- School short
- Best direction
- Best photography
- Best poster
- Selections from:
- Edinburgh Short Film Festival (UK)
- FICBUEU (SPAGNA)
- Busho (Hungary)
- Balkans Beyond Borders
- Basta ff (Serbia)
- Trim FF (Macedonia)
- Korça FF (Albania)
Collateral appointments
- Co-Production Forum: dating film industry
- Institutional talks with Abruzzo Film Commission
- Book presentation Confessions on cinema Of Dante Marianacci
- Breakfast with the courts: Matinée of June 7 with Gisella Orsini and Giacomo Cecchinelli
The event
- Dove: Auditorium on the sea, Palazzo Sirena – Francavilla al Mare (CH)
- When: 4-8 June 2025 (afternoon and evening projections)
- Artistic direction: Guido Casale (Adriatic Movie Association)
- Moderator: Francesco di Brigida (Il Fatto Quotidiano) and Elena Di Bacco
Entrance FREE
Social: @Adriaticfilmfestival | #Aff2025
An Adriatic Movie association project. Co-Organizers: Luana Fusco, Daniele Forcucci, Vanessa Patanè, Laura Perrotti.
