Festival
Multi-day event
The dates for GIFF 2027 will be revealed soon! The latest edition of the Festival took place from May 29th to 31st, 2026, in Genoa. Over the course of the three days, the line-up alternated film screenings, talks, artistic performances, and networking opportunities. The event concluded with the Awards Ceremony and a magnificent networking gala on the rooftop of a historic building in Genoa.
A Cinema in the City Centre
Genoa is a unique city, home to the largest historic city centre in Europe.
The Nickelodeon Cinema — which will host the Festival — is located right in the heart of it, just steps away from the main street. In addition to a large screening room, the venue offers an outdoor terrace, perfect for coffee breaks and networking moments.
The Nickelodeon Cinema — which will host the Festival — is located right in the heart of it, just steps away from the main street. In addition to a large screening room, the venue offers an outdoor terrace, perfect for coffee breaks and networking moments.
International Jury
To ensure the highest competitive standards, our international jury is composed of three established industry professionals. For the 2026 edition, the panel was presided over by the renowned director and producer Kaveh Daneshmand (jury president in the photo), who was joined by Alisa Zhiliaeva, a Sorbonne scholar and contributor to Forbes, the Berlinale, and the Venice Biennale; and Sara De Santis, Italian actress and director of the Accademia Doppiatori Professionisti.
Final Awards Ceremony
We dedicate great care to the final awards ceremony, where nomination highlights are showcased and all awards are presented to the winners.
Just like the major festivals that inspire us, GIFF has adopted a mermaid statuette as its official award — a symbol of Genoa and its deep connection to the sea.
Just like the major festivals that inspire us, GIFF has adopted a mermaid statuette as its official award — a symbol of Genoa and its deep connection to the sea.
Submission
It is very simple: a single submission makes your film eligible for all main award categories. If your film addresses specific themes, you can also enter it into the relevant special categories (which vary from year to year): choosing this option does not limit your eligibility in any way, as you will still be considered for all general awards.
Filmmakers deserve to be protected and encouraged. Enough with unreasonable submission fees. One simple entry needed: the stronger your film, the more seriously it will be considered. Submissions must be made exclusively via FilmFreeway.
Filmmakers deserve to be protected and encouraged. Enough with unreasonable submission fees. One simple entry needed: the stronger your film, the more seriously it will be considered. Submissions must be made exclusively via FilmFreeway.
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