Lucania Film Festival

Cinema under the Lucanian stars

Since 1999, the Lucania Film Festival has brought major international independent cinema to the heart of Basilicata. What began as a small showcase for short films is now one of the most established and recognized film events in the South, attracting directors, actors, and cinephiles from all over the world to the villages of the Metapontino and the Matera hinterland.

Short films, meetings, and great masters

The festival is particularly dedicated to short films and auteur cinema, with an international competition that selects works from dozens of countries each year. Alongside screenings, the program includes masterclasses, meetings with authors, projects for schools, and cultural initiatives that blend cinema, literature, music, and civic engagement. The festival primarily comes alive through open-air screenings, with the CineParco TILT in Marconia di Pisticci serving as its headquarters, along with other events spread across Craco, the ghost village made famous by the big screen, and Bernalda.

A festival rooted in the territory

Promoted by the Allelammie association with the support of the Municipality of Pisticci and local authorities, the Lucania Film Festival is more than just a showcase: it is a cultural project that enhances the landscapes of the Province of Matera, transforming them into open-air sets and stages. Spring cine-walks (film walks) through the Lucanian villages precede the main week in August, blending cinema with walking and discovering the territory. An experience that combines the quality of international selection with the authenticity of the real Basilicata.