Years running: 39 (since 1988)
Castellinaria
International film festival for youth.
About
The festival aims to encourage production, making and distribution of quality films. Particular attention is given to films that stimulate the knowledge and understanding between people and cultures through artistic, pedagogical and humanitarian focus. The festival aims to actively involve school institutions.
Awards
- DANIEL AWARD: CHF 1'500
- AUDIENCE AWARD: CHF 500
Rules
- Only films finished after January 1st 2024 will be accepted.
- The maximum length is 18 minutes (including titles and credits).
Premiere Requirements
Regional premiere required.
Jury and Organizers
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President
Flavia Marone
presidente@castellinaria.ch -
Artistic director
Giancarlo Zappoli
direttore@castellinaria.ch
Documents
Place
Switzerland
Bellinzona
Official Website
Contacts
From countries outside Switzerland, via air mail or air freight:
Castellinaria.Festival internazionale del cinema giovane C/O Espocentro
via Cattori 3 / C.P. 1239
CH-6502 Bellinzona
Phone: +41(0)91 825 35 11
Emails:
program@castellinaria.ch
comunicazione@castellinaria.ch
Contact Emails
Social Networks
Facebook
Twitter
- Opening DateApril 01, 2025
- Earlybird DeadlineJuly 01, 2025
- Regular DeadlineAugust 15, 2025
- Late DeadlineSeptember 15, 2025
- NotificationsOctober 18, 2025
- Event Dates15 — 22 November 2025
Student films under 18 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $6
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Regular Deadline — $8
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Late Deadline — $11
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