Conca Film Festival

Conca Film Festival 2026 — Third Edition

From April 15 to 18, 2026, the village of Conca della Campania, in the province of Caserta, hosted the third edition of the festival, once again dedicated to the themes of social inclusion, sustainability, and the revitalization of rural territories. Screenings took place in the large hall set up in the school gymnasium and in the art-house hall of the former Town Hall library, with morning sessions reserved for schools and evenings open to the general public.

Alongside the film program, the 2026 edition featured a cinema hackathon for young people, the CulturAut and Monster Allergy exhibitions, taste workshops linked to the ancient knowledge of the territory, and eco-itineraries along the scenic trails of the Alto Casertano. The initiative, promoted by the Municipality with the support of the European Union and the Ministry of Culture, maintained free admission for all activities.

Sections

The festival was divided into two segments: morning screenings reserved for primary and secondary schools and evening screenings open to the public. The program featured national and international titles, feature films, documentaries, and animation.

Featured films

• Into the Wild
• Campioni
• Gagarine
• The Bélier Family
• Un mondo a parte
• The Wild Robot
• The Red Turtle
• Totò Sapore
• Monster Allergy series

Special activities and events

• Cinema Hackathon: a creative workshop that made young people the protagonists of the production process;
• CulturAut Exhibition and Monster Allergy Exhibition;
• Ancient Knowledge and Taste Workshops: biodiversity, traditional recipes, and sustainable agriculture;
• Eco-itineraries and gastronomic walks along the trails of the Alto Casertano and Agro Aversano;
• Sguardi Futuri Prize for the winners of the previous edition.

Guests

Guests of the 2026 edition included: Luca Trapanese, Renato Chiocca, Marino Guarnieri, Maurizio Forestieri, Paco Desiato, Luca Gianfrancesco, Letizia De Ieso, Giovanni Solino, and the Avamat collective. The artistic direction was entrusted to Claudia De Angelis and Alino.

• Third edition from April 15 to 18, 2026
• Completely free admission
• Morning screenings for schools and evening screenings for the public
• Cinema hackathon dedicated to young people
• Eco-itineraries and gastronomic walks in the Alto Casertano
• CulturAut and Monster Allergy exhibitions and taste workshops

How to get there

Conca della Campania is located in the Alto Casertano area, in the northern part of the Caserta province. By car, it can be reached from the A1 Milan-Naples motorway (taking the relevant exits towards the Casertano area) and continuing along the internal provincial roads. The most convenient train station is Caianello-Vairano, on the Rome-Naples line, from where you can continue by car to the village.

Admission and reservations

Admission to screenings and activities is free. For evening screenings and workshops, booking is recommended by calling 328 2971992 or via the official website.

Useful tips

For eco-itineraries and gastronomic walks, comfortable shoes suitable for hiking trails are recommended. The village offers trattorias and agritourisms where you can savor the typical products of the Alto Casertano.