FAQ
When will the next Venice Film Festival run?
From August 29th to September 8th, 2012
What films screened in the line-up 2011?
Check out the official selection of films in the line-up, read synopses, directors’ statements and screening details.
How many sections are there in the line-up of the Festival?
In 2011, the official selection included: Venezia 68, Out of Competition, Orizzonti, Controcampo Italiano, and the retrospective section.
The independent and parallel sections included the International Critics’ Week (SIC) and the Giornate degli autori - Venice Days, these sections having their own regulations.
Which screenings are scheduled for the public?
The public has its own access to screenings as indicated in the daily programme. Some screenings are reserved for accredited visitors. Access to screenings is not allowed to persons under the age of 18.
Which prizes does the Festival award?
The Venezia 68 international jury awarded the Golden Lion for best film. The international juries of the other sections awarded the remaining prizes as specified in the Regulations.
What are the conditions for submitting a film?
All production or distribution companies and filmmakers can submit films for selection, providing they own the rights to do so and respect the Regulations and the festival deadlines.
What is the deadline for submitting a film?
All films submitted for selection must reach the festival by the end of June along with the pre-selection entry form available online. Please visit the page, "Submitting a film".
Must films be subtitled or dubbed?
All films must be presented exclusively in their original language. Dubbed films can not be accepted at the Festival. Foreign language films must be subtitled in Italian. Italian language films must be subtitled in English.
Will the press see my film?
Some 3,000 journalists, film critics, radio and television reporters are attending the Festival and have privileged access to screenings. A film presented at the Mostra attracts world attention. The Venice Film Festival has long been an exclusive launching pad for the work of new filmmakers as well as for accomplished personalities.
Does the Festival have a film market?
The Industry Office provides the logistics and a framework for promoting and selling films. In the 2010 edition of the Venice Film Festival, Industry Trade pass accreditations (producers, distributors, sellers, buyers, film financing) reached 936, up by 64% compared to the previous edition. There were 227 Buyers in attendance, up by 12,37 % compared to the year before.
How do I get accreditation?
The Festival offers all those working in the cinematographic sector the possibility of applying for accreditation according to their specific area of employment. There are four types of accreditation: Press, Industry, Film Delegation, and Cinema. Accreditation will be granted according to the respective regulations and is subject to available seats.
Any other questions?
Please contact cinema@labiennale.org or visit the Festival website (www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/) for the latest updates.
