Nòt Film Fest 2026: Independent Cinema Takes Over Santarcangelo
The Nòt Film Fest's ninth edition is set to take place in Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy, from August 26 to 30, 2026, under the theme "Empathy Over Power." Attendees can expect five days filled with screenings, premieres, and opportunities to connect with filmmakers. Key highlights feature the opening film "Ferine," directed by Andrea Corsini, alongside the European premiere of "Theater Is Dead" by Katherine Dudas, the Italian premiere of "A-Men to That" by Rafael Edholm, and the world premiere of "The Rattlin' Bog" by Maxwell Klaiber. Prominent guests such as Peter Baxter, Josh Fox, and Nikolaj Nikitin will be present. The Nòt Talks will address festival programming and the role of AI in production, held at venues including Supercinema, MEET, Teatro Il Lavatoio, and Collina dei Poeti.
Key facts
- Ninth edition of Nòt Film Fest
- Held in Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy
- Dates: August 26-30, 2026
- Theme: 'Empathy Over Power'
- Opening film: 'Ferine' by Andrea Corsini, starring Carolyn Bracken
- European premiere: 'Theater Is Dead' by Katherine Dudas
- Italian premiere: 'A-Men to That' by Rafael Edholm
- World premiere: 'The Rattlin' Bog' by Maxwell Klaiber
- Special event: 'Igor. L'eroe romantico del calcio' by Luca Dal Canto
- Guests include Peter Baxter (Slamdance), Josh Fox (Oscar-nominated), Nikolaj Nikitin (Berlinale)
- Jury includes Manuela Calabrò, Alice Urciuolo, Claudia Coli, Chiara Baschetti, Beatrice Vendramin, Roberto Recchioni, Aiello, Marco Cocci, Giulio Pranno
- Nòt Talks topics: festival programming, AI in audiovisual production, impact documentaries, legal aspects of true stories
- Venues: Supercinema, MEET, Teatro Il Lavatoio, Collina dei Poeti
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Corsini
- Carolyn Bracken
- Katherine Dudas
- Rafael Edholm
- Maxwell Klaiber
- Luca Dal Canto
- Peter Baxter
- Josh Fox
- Nikolaj Nikitin
- Manuela Calabrò
- Alice Urciuolo
- Claudia Coli
- Chiara Baschetti
- Beatrice Vendramin
- Roberto Recchioni
- Aiello
- Marco Cocci
- Giulio Pranno
Institutions
- Nòt Film Fest
- Slamdance Film Festival
- Berlinale
Locations
- Santarcangelo di Romagna
- Italy
- Supercinema
- MEET
- Teatro Il Lavatoio
- Collina dei Poeti
Sources
- Artslife —