AMURA – Altamura International Film Festival

AMURA: Mediterranean cinema in Altamura

AMURA – Altamura International Film Festival is an international film event launching in 2026 in Altamura, a city in the Murgia region of Puglia. The festival is dedicated to cinema, audiovisual culture, and fostering dialogue among Mediterranean peoples, serving as a space for encounter, exchange, and cultural cross-pollination. For three days, the city becomes a widespread stage for contemporary creativity, hosting screenings, meetings, panels, networking events, book launches, exhibitions, guided tours, and special collaborations with local associations.

Three iconic city venues

The festival activities take place across three locations that define the identity of Altamura:

• Piazza della Repubblica, the beating heart of public events and the red carpet;
• Ex Conservatorio Santa Croce, a space dedicated to meetings, screenings, and cultural debate;
• LiberHub, a hub for training, networking, and professional industry appointments.

An international jury

The selection of works is entrusted to an international jury chaired by director, author, and producer Mimmo Mongelli, alongside Corrado Ardone, Anna Piscopo, Rosa Lorusso, and Vito Lopriore. The official spokesperson for the event is the Apulian actress, author, and director Irene Antonucci, known for her international career spanning cinema, television, and theater. The project is supported by the Municipality of Altamura and curated by the Obiettivo Successo Academy, with contributions from national brands and the support of local business networks and associations.

A festival looking toward the Mediterranean

AMURA aims to connect the languages, stories, and sensibilities of the various countries bordering the Mediterranean, showcasing auteur cinema, short films, documentaries, and emerging works. The festival combines screenings with training and networking opportunities, establishing itself as a new destination for authors, producers, and film enthusiasts.

Altamura: the city of bread and the Murgia

As the third-largest city in the province of Bari, Altamura is famous for its PDO bread, the Cathedral commissioned by Frederick II, and the imposing Murgia plateau. Hosting an international film festival in the historic center means weaving together heritage, tradition, and contemporary culture, offering visitors an experience that blends the big screen, art, and the discovery of the Apulian landscape.