Cortinametraggio – Short Film Festival

Auteur Short Films in the Dolomites

Cortinametraggio is one of the most important Italian festivals dedicated to short films. Its home is Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the province of Belluno, the renowned alpine resort known as the "Queen of the Dolomites". For a week, the town becomes a meeting point for emerging directors, industry professionals, and short film enthusiasts.

Short Films in Competition and Guests from Cinema

The heart of the festival is the short film competition, featuring works selected from contemporary productions. Alongside screenings, the program includes masterclasses, talks, and a jury composed of prominent figures from Italian cinema. Over the years, the festival has hosted actors, directors, and personalities from the entertainment world, as well as focusing on international cinematographies.

Training and New Talents

Cortinametraggio dedicates great attention to the training of young filmmakers, with the CSC Lab, a masterclass on filmmaking professions that connects new talents with established professionals. Through screenings, evening events, and side activities, the festival combines film culture with the unique setting of the Dolomites, helping to promote Cortina d'Ampezzo as the capital of short films, also in view of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.