PREMISE
The rules and regulations for participating are subject to the “Regulations for International Film Festivals” laid down by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (F.I.A.P.F.), which recognizes the Torino Film Festival as a Competitive Festival.
1. ORGANIZERS
The Torino Film Festival is organized by the National Cinema Museum. Its principal subsidies are provided by the Ministry of Culture, the Piedmont Region, the City of Torino, the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation and the CRT Foundation. Additional financing is provided by associations and private sponsors.
2. OBJECTIVES
The Torino Film Festival’s purpose is to constitute a meeting point for contemporary international cinema and to provide the opportunity for a discussion on all its perspectives and artistic trends. The Festival pays particular attention to emerging cinemas and young filmmakers. In its competitive sections, it favours films by new directors whose works are characterized by strong formal and stylistic innovation.
3. DATES
The 43rd Torino Film Festival will be held from Friday, November 21st to Saturday, November 29th, 2025, for a total of nine days.
4. FESTIVAL SECTIONS
The Festival is divided into three competitive sections:
- International Feature Films Competition
- International Documentaries Competition
- International Short Films Competition
and the following non-competitive sections: - Out-of-competition: dedicated to the most interesting films of the current year
- Zibaldone: totally free and heterogeneous section, with titles of all kinds, without any restrictions on duration and format.
- Special Screenings (Retrospective)
5. INTERNATIONAL FEATURES COMPETITION
a) The selection of the films, which is final and binding as soon as the producer or their licensees have confirmed it, is conducted by the Festival Organizers.
b) Entry to this section is open to feature-length films and documentaries which were completed after September 1st, 2024. The date of the film’s first public screening is determinant.
The Festival will accept exclusively films with World or International Premiere status (except for exceptions decided by Festival Organizers).
c) The Festival will nominate a Jury composed by at least five people. The Jury will award the following prizes:
- Best Film Award
- Special Jury Award
- Best Screenplay Award
- Best Actress Award
- Best Actor Awardù
6. INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARIES COMPETITION
a) The selection of the films, which is final and binding as soon as the producer or their licensees have confirmed it, is conducted by the Festival Organizers.
b) Entry to these sections is open to Italian and International documentaries which were completed after September 1st, 2024. The documentaries need to have a minimum length of 52 minutes. The Festival excludes from participation works that have already been screened in any way in Italy.
c) The Festival will nominate a Jury composed by at least three people. The Jury will award the following prizes:
- Best Film Award
- Special Jury Award
7. INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS COMPETITION
a) The selection of the films, which is final and binding as soon as the producer or their licensees have confirmed it, is conducted by the Festival Organizers
b) Entry to this section is open to Italian and International short films which were completed after September 1st, 2024. These works may last no longer than 30 minutes (credits included). There are no limitations regarding style or genre.
The Festival will accept exclusively films with International or European Premiere status. No more than two films by the same author may be submitted.
c) The Festival will nominate a Jury composed by at least three people. The Jury will award the following prizes:
• Best Film Award
• Special Jury Award
8. OUT-OF-COMPETITION AND ZIBALDONE
a) The selection of the films, which is final and binding as soon as the producer or their licensees have confirmed it, is conducted by the Festival Organizers
b) Entry to these sections is open to feature-length films and documentaries which were completed after September 1st, 2024. The date of the film’s first public screening is determinant. The Festival excludes from participation works that have already been screened in any way in Italy.
9. FILM REGISTRATION AND DEADLINE
a) There is a film registration fee for administrative expenses:
- 15 euros for short films
- 20 euros for documentaries
- 30 euros for feature films
These fees will be in effect until August 1st. From August 2nd to September 5th, 2025, the rates will be increased. Films will be considered only if the fee is paid.
b) The official Festival registration form must be filled out online via FilmFreeway (www.filmfreeway.com). Submission fee is requested during the registration process. If a film is not selected, the submission fee cannot be refunded.
c) Copyright holders of the films who intend to participate in the Festival (in any section) must send a streaming link following the procedures indicated on the entry form, by and no later than September 5t.
10. INVITED FILMS AND DELIVERY OF PRINTS
a) Exclusively for the films invited to the Festival: the Programming Office will send a request for complete documentation and provide a list of required material.
b) Prints of films and videos invited to the Festival must arrive in Torino by and no later than November 7th, 2025, as per instructions which will be provided by the Programming Office.
c) Return shipping instructions must be communicated by and no later than December 1st, 2025.
11. FILM SCREENINGS
a) The program and screening times will be established by the Festival Organizers. Each film may be screened up to 4 times.
b) Foreign films will be screened in their original version with Italian subtitles. For nonEnglish speaking films, the producers are invited – when possible – to provide an English subtitled print.
c) The Festival will publish the profiles of all the participating films on its official website www.torinofilmfest.org.
d) Copyright holders of the films participating in the Festival are asked to deposit the file sent for the selection process in the Festival Archive or in another local film archive, for research purposes only. Authorization for such a deposit will be requested.
12. AWARDS
All the Festival prizes are awarded to the directors of the winning films (except for best actor/actress awards and best Screenplay Award).
International Features Competition:
- Best Film
- Special Jury Award
- Best Actress Award
- Best Actor Award
- Best Screenplay Award
International Documentaries Competition:
- Best Film
- Special Jury Award
International Short Films Competition:
- Best Film
- Special Jury Award
13. GENERAL RULES
a) As part of the adoption of the 5050×2020 Initiative (the “Gender Equality Protocol”), TFF intends to promote gender equality and cultural diversity in all possible forms.
b) Shipping costs to and from Torino will be covered by the entrant, except when other agreements have been made with the Programing Office.
c) Films and videos are covered by an “all damages” insurance policy (including loss and theft) underwritten by the Festival while in their keeping (from the copy arrival till the outbound shipping). In case of misplacement or damage, the Festival Organizers will be responsible for the cost of a new copy according to current Italian rates.
d) The present rules and regulations have been drawn up in Italian and English. In case of dispute, the Italian version will be final.
e) Application for entry to the Festival constitutes unconditional agreement to all the rules and regulations herein, in agreement with the F.I.A.P.F. regulations.
f) The Festival Organizers reserve the right to make decisions on matters not specified herein. Any legal disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of the Torino Courts.
Updated on March 6th, 2025.
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TORINO FILM FESTIVAL
Via Cagliari 34/C, 10153 Torino
Tel: 011 8138811
https://www.torinofilmfest.org
E-mail: programmazione@torinofilmfest.org