Nòt Film Fest
The independent international film festival of Santarcangelo di Romagna
About Nòt Film Fest
Nòt Film Fest: independent cinema that challenges conventions
The Nòt Film Fest is the international festival dedicated to independent cinema that transforms Santarcangelo di Romagna, a hilltop village in the Province of Rimini, into a crossroads for filmmakers, producers, and enthusiasts from all over the world every late August. Founded in 2018 by the Associazione Culturale Kinetoscopio, the festival has grown edition after edition to become one of the most vibrant showcases for indie cinema in Emilia-Romagna, with a clear identity: to provide space for bold, innovative films capable of challenging conventions, and to create concrete opportunities for their creators.
A new home in 2026: the arena at MEET
The big news for 2026 is the move to MEET, the garden of the Ethnographic Museum of Santarcangelo (Giardino del MET), where a new outdoor cinema arena is being set up. This marks the return of cinema under the stars to the heart of the town after several years of absence: a choice that links the festival to the cultural relaunch of MEET and the network of city institutions. The open-air screenings, in the intimate setting of the museum garden, offer an intimate and evocative atmosphere, far from the major commercial circuits.
What to see at Nòt
The festival's program revolves around an international competition divided into several sections, including documentaries (Superdoc, in feature film and short film formats), fiction narratives (Storytime, feature and short), and the music section Music Bomb dedicated to music videos and musical shorts. Each year, Nòt presents dozens of works in Italian, European, and world premieres, accompanied by awards ranging from Best Feature to Best Director, from Best Performance to recognition for emerging directors.
In addition to screenings, the festival is a true networking laboratory for the industry: talks, masterclasses, production workshops, and MovieMaker Pitching Sessions connect young filmmakers with producers, distributors, and industry professionals. Over the years, Santarcangelo has hosted prominent jurors and guests, including award-winning producers and Oscar nominees.
A festival with a soul
Under the artistic direction of Noemi Bruschi, Alizé Latini, and Giovanni Labadessa, Nòt Film Fest stands out for its militant and passionate approach to auteur cinema, summarized by slogans like "Viva Revolution" for the 2025 edition. It's not just a showcase: it's a meeting point for those who believe that independent cinema can still change the way we see the world. For four nights, Santarcangelo di Romagna becomes the capital of this vision.
Nòt Film Fest — edition 2026
Nòt Film Fest 2026 — the 9th edition
From August 27 to 30, 2026, Nòt Film Fest changes its venue and moves to MEET – Giardino del MET in Santarcangelo di Romagna, with a new outdoor cinema arena that brings cinema back under the stars in the garden of the Ethnographic Museum. The festival confirms its international vocation: a competition divided into sections dedicated to documentaries (Superdoc), fiction (Storytime), and music shorts (Music Bomb), with Italian, European, and world premieres. The artistic direction remains entrusted to Noemi Bruschi, Alizé Latini, and Giovanni Labadessa.
The detailed program of screenings, guests, and jury will be announced in the weeks preceding the event (official selections will be communicated to authors starting from July 2026). For the complete schedule, timings, and films in competition, please refer to the official website notfilmfest.com.
Programme Nòt Film Fest 2026
The complete program for the 2026 edition—films in competition, guests, jury, and screening times—will be announced by the organization in the weeks leading up to the festival (selection notifications to authors are expected from July 2026).
The usual festival structure includes:
- International competition with sections Superdoc (documentaries, feature and short), Storytime (fiction, feature and short), and Music Bomb (music shorts and music videos);
- Italian, European, and world premieres;
- Talks, masterclasses, and workshops on film distribution, financing, and production;
- MovieMaker Pitching Sessions for young filmmakers;
- Final awards ceremony with recognitions for various categories.
Updates on notfilmfest.com and the festival's social media channels.
Highlights Nòt Film Fest 2026
Brand new for 2026: the new outdoor cinema arena at MEET (Ethnographic Museum Garden), which brings cinema back under the stars to Santarcangelo after years of absence. Detailed program and guests to be announced.
Prices Nòt Film Fest 2026
Practical information — Nòt Film Fest
How to get there
Santarcangelo di Romagna is located in the Province of Rimini, along the Via Emilia. By train, Santarcangelo station is on the Bologna–Rimini–Ancona line; by car, it can be reached from the Rimini Nord exit of the A14 motorway. The nearest airport is "Federico Fellini" Airport in Rimini.
Where it takes place
The 2026 edition will be held at MEET – Giardino del Museo Etnografico (Giardino del MET) in Santarcangelo, with the new outdoor cinema arena.
Tickets and accreditations
Information on tickets, accreditations, and passes is published on the official website notfilmfest.com and on the festival's social media channels. For direct inquiries: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Nòt Film Fest
MEET – Giardino del MET (Museo Etnografico)