The 27th edition of the Festival del Cinema Europeo
will take place in Lecce from 7th to 14th November, 2026.

Film submissions are now open for the following sections:

“Golden Olive-Tree” Competition of European feature fiction film;

“Cinema and Reality” Review of Italian documentaries.

“GOLDEN OLIVE-TREE”
COMPETITION OF EUROPEAN FEATURE FICTION FILM

Eligible requirements:

– European feature fiction 2026 or 2025 year of production;

– very contemporary story set nowadays in Europe;

– Italian premiere available;

– screening format DCP with English subtitles.

Download Festival Regulation and Film Entry Form

to be sent to film@festivaldelcinemaeuropeo

Deadline for submissions: 31st August 2026

Thanks for your kind attention and we look forward to receive your submissions!