Lucca Film Festival

Lucca Film Festival

Also known as: Lucca Film Festival & Europa Cinema
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Lucca Film Festival combines international feature and short film competitions with retrospectives, exhibitions and public conversations in Lucca, Tuscany. Its programming spans experimental and mainstream cinema, with Italian premieres alongside tributes to filmmakers and opportunities to examine their work through masterclasses. The LFF for Future short film competition focuses on environmental sustainability, social responsibility and new generations. Lucca Effetto Cinema extends the programme into the city through performances inspired by cinema.

The festival is organised by Associazione Vi(s)ta Nova ETS under the artistic direction of Nicola Borrelli. Its historical name also includes Europa Cinema, reflecting its collaboration with the Viareggio festival. The dates of the 2026 edition are 26 September–4 October 2026.

Country

Italy

Categories

Feature, Short

Festival rules

2026 submissions (closed): international feature films, international short films and LFF for Future shorts. Final deadline: 15 July 2026; selection notification: 10 September 2026. Submission platform: FilmFreeway. The general 2026 call requires Italian premieres. Feature films: minimum 60 minutes; no screening or distribution before 1 January 2026. Complete films only; private/password-protected online screeners. English dialogue transcripts are required if the film is not in Italian or subtitled in Italian. Fees: EUR 20 early bird, EUR 30 regular (until 1 June), EUR 40 extended (until 15 July). Fees are non-refundable. Free withdrawal until 15 July; withdrawal from 16–26 July costs EUR 700, and later withdrawal is not accepted. The festival does not pay screening fees. Selected works may also be available on demand during the festival. International shorts: maximum 29 minutes; up to four submissions per filmmaker, with one selected. Films must date from 2025 onwards, except works never previously screened or distributed. English dialogue transcripts are required if the film is not in Italian or subtitled in Italian. Fees: EUR 10 until 15 January, EUR 15 until 14 June, EUR 20 until the final deadline, paid through FilmFreeway. LFF for Future: maximum 29 minutes; made in 2024 or later; directors aged 35 or younger; themes include environmental protection, social issues and new generations. Up to four works per author, with one selected. Private/password-protected screeners and English dialogue transcripts are required where applicable. Submit via FilmFreeway, Festhome or a video link to future@luccafilmfestival.it. Fees: EUR 10 for one film, EUR 15 for two, EUR 25 for three, EUR 30 for four. Participation grants Sofidel and its assignees broad, royalty-free rights to use and promote the work. Full legal and exhibition terms apply in the official regulations.

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