Dieciminuti Film Festival
International short film competition in Ceccano, in the heart of Ciociaria
About Dieciminuti Film Festival
The short film festival in the heart of Ciociaria
The Dieciminuti Film Festival (DFF) is one of Italy's longest-running and most renowned festivals dedicated to short films. Founded in 2005 in Ceccano, in the province of Frosinone, southern Lazio, the event is organized by the IndieGesta association and is affiliated with AFIC (Association of Italian Film Festivals). Each edition transforms this Ciociarian town into a meeting point for directors, authors, and enthusiasts from all over the world.
An international competition in five sections
The festival owes its name to its original focus on the short format: stories that must condense emotion and meaning into just a few minutes. Over the years, the event has expanded, receiving over eight hundred submissions annually from dozens of different countries. The competition is divided into five categories:
- Official Selection — short films up to ten minutes;
- Extralarge — works longer than ten minutes;
- Animation — animated films created using various techniques, from drawing to stop motion;
- DOC10 — documentary shorts;
- Visti da Vicino — a showcase dedicated to filmmakers from the province of Frosinone, with a winner voted for by the audience.
More than just a festival: meetings, music, and education
Alongside the competition screenings, the Dieciminuti Film Festival offers meetings with directors and industry professionals, masterclasses, musical performances, and collaborations with local schools, such as the "A. G. Bragaglia" Art High School. The juries bring together critics, journalists, and educators, while students are actively involved in evaluating the films, fostering the cultural growth of the local community.
Between Ceccano and Frosinone
The event is rooted in Ceccano, where the IndieGesta association is based in Borgo Garibaldi, but in recent editions, evening screenings have also been held at the Dream Cinema in Frosinone, expanding the event's audience and reach. Today, the festival represents an important part of the cultural landscape of Ciociaria and Lazio, successfully blending an international outlook with a focus on the local territory.
Dieciminuti Film Festival — edition 2026
DFF21 — "Reclaiming Time"
The twenty-first edition of the Dieciminuti Film Festival was held from May 19 to 23, 2026, with evenings at the Dream Cinema in Frosinone and headquarters in Ceccano. The chosen theme, "Reclaiming Time," ran through a selection of 838 short films from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, divided into the Official Selection, Extralarge, Animation, DOC10, and Visti da Vicino sections.
Juries and awards
The official jury was chaired by journalist and film critic Vanessa Cremaschi, while the Animation section was led by Valeria Valentini, with the contribution of students from the "A. G. Bragaglia" Art High School. The award for the best film in the Official Selection went to Candy Bar by Australian director Nash Edgerton; other winners included Choice (Extralarge), Intermission (Animation), La Fenêtre (DOC10), and, for the Visti da Vicino section, La valigia.
Programme Dieciminuti Film Festival 2026
DFF21 Evenings
- Tuesday, May 19 — Opening with I Trillanti, a musical group dedicated to the folk traditions of Lazio;
- Wednesday, May 20 — Meeting with director and animator Paolo Gaudio, a specialist in Italian fantasy cinema;
- Thursday, May 21 — Meeting with Ludovica Andò, a theater director active in prisons, and the Cinevox Reframed project on Italian film soundtracks;
- Friday, May 22 — Evening with director Beppe Tufarulo, presenting "Le faremo sapere";
- Saturday, May 23 — Closing with documentary filmmakers Valentina Pacifici and Annalisa Silenzi and the awards ceremony.
Highlights Dieciminuti Film Festival 2026
- 838 works selected from around the world
- Five competitive sections: Official Selection, Extralarge, Animation, DOC10, Visti da Vicino
- Best film: Candy Bar by Nash Edgerton (Australia)
- Theme of the edition: "Reclaiming Time"
Prices Dieciminuti Film Festival 2026
Practical information — Dieciminuti Film Festival
How to get there
Ceccano is located in the province of Frosinone, in southern Lazio. By car, it is accessible via the A1 motorway (Frosinone exit), just a few kilometers from the toll booth. By train, the Ceccano station is on the Rome-Cassino line. Evening screenings are also held at the Dream Cinema in Frosinone.
Tickets
For schedules, venues, and access information for screenings, please consult the official website and the festival's social media channels.
Contact
Associazione IndieGesta, Borgo Garibaldi 82, 03023 Ceccano (FR). Email: [email protected] — Tel: +39 334 2327614.
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Where does it take place — Dieciminuti Film Festival
Borgo Garibaldi
Borgo Garibaldi 82, 03023 Ceccano