Biennale Cinema 2025

An International competition comprising a maximum of 21 feature-length films presented as world premieres.

Works of established authors and films in which the spectacular dimension is accompanied by forms of expressive or narrative originality, and non-narrative films.

An international competition dedicated to films that represent the latest aesthetic and expressive trends, with special attention to debut films, young talents, indie features and lesser-known cinema.

A selection of up to 10 works of different genres aimed at innovating and demonstrating creative originality in the relationship with the public they are meant for.

A selection of the finest restorations of classic films, and documentaries about cinema or individual authors of yesteryear or today.

This section is entirely devoted to immersive media and includes all XR means of creative expression. All Immersive Videos, VR, MR, AR, and XR works of any length, including installations and virtual worlds, are eligible.

An advanced training workshop for the development and production of micro-budget works, open to teams of directors and producers from around the world.