Voghera Film Festival
International Short Film Festival
About Voghera Film Festival
Short Films in Voghera
The Voghera Film Festival (VFF) is an international festival dedicated to short films, hosted at the Arlecchino Cinema, in the center of Voghera (province of Pavia). It is an IMDb qualifying festival, a testament to its recognition in the international short film circuit.
Competition Categories
The competition is divided into several sections:
- Short Films up to 30 minutes, of all genres (fiction, animation, documentary)
- Horror Shorts up to 30 minutes
- Screenplays
Works in languages other than Italian are accepted with subtitles in Italian or English.
Awards and Jury
An international jury composed of personalities from the world of culture and cinema awards numerous accolades, including the Sandro Bolchi Award for Best Direction, the award for Best Short Film, Best Horror, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Performers, Best Screenplay, and the Audience Award. Screenings are free of charge, with the option of a voluntary donation.
Voghera Film Festival — edition 2026
The 14th edition (XIV) of the Voghera Film Festival is scheduled for October 2026 at the Arlecchino Cinema in Voghera. The deadline for submitting works is May 31, 2026. The competition sections—short films, horror shorts, and screenplays—and the international jury awards, including the Sandro Bolchi Award for Best Direction, remain confirmed.
Programme Voghera Film Festival 2026
The exact dates and program of screenings and the awards ceremony for the 14th edition will be announced on the official website vogherafilmfestival.com after the submission deadline (May 31, 2026). The usual structure includes:
- Screenings of the finalist short films at the Arlecchino Cinema
- Horror short section and screenplay section
- Awards ceremony with international jury
Awards presented: Sandro Bolchi Award for Best Direction, Best Short Film, Best Horror, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Actor and Actress, Best Screenplay, and Audience Award.
Highlights Voghera Film Festival 2026
Prices Voghera Film Festival 2026
Practical information — Voghera Film Festival
Where
Arlecchino Cinema, via XX Settembre 92, Voghera (PV).
How to get there
Voghera is reachable by train (Milan–Genoa line) and by car via the A7 and A21 motorways.
Admission and Submissions
Screenings are free of charge. Submit your film on FilmFreeway; for the 2026 edition, submissions are open until May 31, 2026.
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Where does it take place — Voghera Film Festival
Cinema Arlecchino
Via XX Settembre 92, 27058 Voghera