Celebration of the art of cinema in Palermo
Set in the vibrant city of Palermo – backdrop of “White Lotus” – we invite filmmakers from around the globe to showcase exceptional projects in the heart of Sicily.
What filmmakers say ★
What a great honor to have received an award for the Best Student Short. I am super grateful, it encourages me to continue and do even better. Thank you so much.
Oct 2026
Thank you for selecting my Fantasy Short!
Sep 2026
Thank you for awarding my unproduced short script A WOMAN DISAPPEARED as Semi-Finalist. Your communication was timely. The message resonates across cultures.
Sep 2026
Grazie per la vostra attenzione, sono felice di trovare in voi persone con la passione per il cinema Indipendente, Viva sempre il Cinema Indipendente + I am honored to be semifinalist with The Nephrone.
Sep 2026
Rules &
Terms
Please read carefully before submitting via FilmFreeway. All fees are non-refundable.
Submit Now- You must own the rights or have permission from the owner.
- Foreign films not in Italian or English must have subtitles.
- Not all submissions are selected. Judges decisions are final.
- Festival can disqualify inappropriate content. Contact: Info@sicilyartcinema.com
- Multiple categories allowed to become multi-award film.
- By submitting you authorize use of poster, trailer, synopsis & stills.
- Films available online are still eligible. Multiple submissions accepted.
- Films must be completed within past 2 years. Shorts under 50 min. No premiere required.
All Festival Categories
30 Categories • Short + Feature • Multiple submissions accepted
250+ Films Celebrated
Private screenings by seasoned screeners. Top scores enter official competition judged by at least 3 esteemed judges.
About our Palermo film festival
Our festival embraces both feature and short films, aiming to provide a platform for talented artists to share their creative visions with a worldwide audience. With commitment to excellence, we present the finest examples of Cinema, paying homage to generations of filmmakers. Winners receive Official Laurels and certificates.
Online & Global
Seasonal online edition, open to all genres from around the world.
Expert Judges
Every official selection reviewed by minimum 3 professional judges.
Categories
From Narrative, Documentary, Animation to Best Actor, Script & Director.