ShorTS International Film Festival
Trieste's international short film festival
About ShorTS
Trieste and short cinema
The ShorTS International Film Festival, organised by the Maremetraggio Association, is one of Italy's main events dedicated to short films and short forms of cinema. Every summer, it transforms Trieste into an international showcase for emerging talent, with a selection of around 120 works from all over the world.
Seven competitive sections
The festival is divided into seven competitions: the historic Maremetraggio section (best short film), ShorTS Express for micro-shorts (1-5 minutes), Italia in ShorTS for national productions, Eco-ShorTS on environmental themes, Shorter Kids'n'Teens for young audiences (6-15 years), ShorTS Immersive dedicated to virtual reality, and ShorTS Horror Picture Show for the horror genre. A range that reflects the vitality and experimentation of contemporary cinema.
Awards, guests, and masters
Alongside jury and audience awards, the festival pays tribute to great performers and presents accolades such as the "Interprete del Presente" (Performer of the Present) and the "Prospettiva" (Perspective) award for young talents. Screenings and meetings take place between the Cinema Ariston and the Teatro Miela, in the heart of Trieste.
A window to the world
With its focus on new generations of authors and emerging languages—from immersive to eco-cinema—ShorTS confirms Trieste as a cultural crossroads open to Europe and the world, a border city of exchange also on the big screen.
ShorTS — edition 2026
The 27th edition of the ShorTS International Film Festival, organised by the Maremetraggio Association and directed by Maurizio di Rienzo, will be held from June 27 to July 4, 2026. Approximately 120 international works are scheduled, distributed across the seven competitive sections: Maremetraggio, ShorTS Express, Italia in ShorTS, Eco-ShorTS, Shorter Kids'n'Teens, ShorTS Immersive, and ShorTS Horror Picture Show.
Among the announced awards are the "Interprete del Presente" (Performer of the Present) for Giuseppe Battiston and the "Prospettiva" (Perspective) award for Saul Nanni. Screenings will take place at the Cinema Ariston and Miela Theatre.
Programme ShorTS 2026
Programme structure for the 27th edition (June 27 – July 4, 2026):
- Maremetraggio Section: international short film competition (best short film award and audience award)
- ShorTS Express: micro-shorts from 1 to 5 minutes
- Italia in ShorTS: Italian productions (audience award and editing award)
- Eco-ShorTS: films with an environmental theme
- Shorter Kids'n'Teens: works for audiences aged 6-15, with children's and teens' juries
- ShorTS Immersive: virtual reality works
- ShorTS Horror Picture Show: horror films
Tributes to guests of honour (Giuseppe Battiston, Saul Nanni) and meetings with directors. Detailed screening schedule on the official website.
Highlights ShorTS 2026
Prices ShorTS 2026
Practical information — ShorTS
How to get there: Cinema Ariston and Teatro Miela are located in the centre of Trieste, within walking distance of the station.
Admission: many screenings are free or at low prices; information and tickets on the official website.
Programme: full schedule published on the Maremetraggio website.
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Where does it take place — ShorTS
Cinema Ariston e Teatro Miela