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Over 20 talents on stage, Fortunato Cerlino enchants the square, Nathaly Caldonazzo shines as an elegant godmother, and Mattia Zenzola proves an electrifying sh...
An electric crowd, ringing cheers, and an unstoppable wave of enthusiasm swept across Piazza Aldo Moro as Mattia Zenzola took center stage at the Picentia Short...
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One of the most solemn and evocative moments of the 10th edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival took place on the main stage of Piazza Aldo Moro, with inte...
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The Picentia Short Film Festival heads into its closing weekend with the spotlight firmly trained on Piazza Aldo Moro. On the evening of Friday, September 25, a...
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A dynamic blend of charisma, craft, and heartfelt storytelling took center stage as Salvatore Misticone headlined a standout evening at the Picentia Short Film ...
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La cornice della Costiera Amalfitana ha accolto uno degli appuntamenti speciali di questa decima edizione del Picentia Short Film Festival. Nell’ambito del cart...
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Most artists, following a natural process of maturation, arrive at a definitive style that accompanies them throughout their lives; this trajectory often transl...
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Every edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival begins with a question. Not a theme to be declared, but a direction to take—a lens through which to observe th...
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The international film festival marks its decade milestone under the theme "Echoes". Seven days dedicated to competitive film screenings, cultural encounters, a...
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Sarajevo, August 21, 2026 – Within the framework of the Sarajevo Film Festival, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Italian Picentia Short Film...
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From Palestine to China, to a focus on Southern Italy and the new feature-length section: the tenth edition offers a global and diverse look at contemporary cin...
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Festival director Luca Capacchione unveils the concept for the 10th edition (September 21–27 in Battipaglia) and takes on the role of artistic director for the ...
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With Piazza Aldo Moro packed and buzzing with excitement, the curtain falls on the ninth edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival—four intense days dedicated...
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A grand finale with a bang for the Picentia Short Film Festival, which tomorrow, Sunday, September 28, closes its ninth edition with a day packed with events fo...
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The third day of the 2025 Picentia Short Film Festival promises to be a crossroads of education, cinema, and live entertainment, with events designed for studen...
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The second day of the 2025 Picentia Short Film Festival will be dedicated to sustainability and storytelling through images, with a program that combines film, ...
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Cinema, music and young talents: the Picentia Short Film Festival opens tomorrow! The ninth edition, themed "Dreamers," received submissions from over 68 countr...
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Picentia Short Film Festival. September 25-28 in Battipaglia: cinema, music and culture. Guests include Sergio Assisi and Beatrice Fazi. The ninth edition promi...
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Official presentation at the Senate of the Republic, September 19, 2025. The ninth edition was officially presented, confirming the festival's growing instituti...
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Picentia Short Film Festival 2025: 30 finalists announced! An exceptional selection chosen from thousands of submissions from 68 countries.
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The Picentia Short Film Festival joins the XXII edition of the Magna Graecia Film Festival with the short films section! This prestigious collaboration brings t...
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Picentia Short Film Festival 2024: great success for the metaverse-themed edition! The eighth edition concluded with record attendance and enthusiastic audience...
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The program for the eighth edition has been revealed! Four days of screenings, workshops, masterclasses, live music, and encounters with prominent figures from ...
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PSFF2024: the twenty-six finalists have been announced! A diverse selection of short films from Italy and around the world, covering all competition categories....
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Inclusive cinema: short films for an equal society. A special event dedicated to inclusion and diversity through the lens of short film.
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PSFF2024: registrations are officially closed! The eighth edition received an impressive number of submissions from filmmakers around the world.
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Great success with the "School Workshop on Climate Change"! The educational initiative brought together students, teachers, and environmental experts for a day ...
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"State of Grace" enchants Salerno too! Special screening event organized by the Picentia Short Film Festival, with great success and enthusiastic audience respo...
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"State of Grace": special screening at Teatro delle Arti in Salerno. An exclusive screening followed by a discussion with the creative team.
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REPLAY 2024: mentions from the commission, the audience and the Media Partner have been announced. The format combining cinema and music continues to grow.
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Sanremo 2024: registrations are open for Replay! The Picentia Short Film Festival's musical format returns to Sanremo during the Music Festival week.
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Registrations are open for the eighth edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival! Filmmakers from around the world can submit through FilmFreeway.
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All winners of the seventh edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival in Battipaglia have been announced. The awards ceremony celebrated the best short films f...
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Penultimate day of the VII edition. Masterclass by Marina Pratici, book presentations, and evening screenings for Drama&Social and Green&Nature categories. Spec...
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Tomorrow marks the fifth day of the VII edition. A full program: book presentations, School Workshop on Climate Change, masterclass with Modestino Di Nenna, and...
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De Giovanni arrives today at the Picentia Short Film Festival, and tomorrow dancer Nicolò Noto will be the special guest. The seventh edition continues with a r...
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Events of the Picentia Short Film Festival in Battipaglia suspended tonight "as a sign of mourning for the serious episode of femicide." The decision was taken ...
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At the Italian Senate, the countdown begins for the seventh edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival. The official presentation took place in the prestigious...
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Press conference accreditation for the Senate presentation of the seventh edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival.
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Cinema masterclass with Pietro De Silva! An exclusive masterclass with the renowned actor and director, covering acting techniques, directing, and the creative ...
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Michele Cioffi has been appointed director of the literary format of the Picentia Short Film Festival, curating a section dedicated to the intersection of liter...
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The Picentia Short Film Festival arrives in Sanremo with the "Replay" showcase! During the Sanremo Music Festival week, the PSFF presents a selection of short f...
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The call for entries for the seventh edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival is now open! Filmmakers from around the world can submit through FilmFreeway. T...
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Drive-in screening in Battipaglia for a thrilling night! The Picentia Short Film Festival organized a special Halloween event with horror film screenings in dri...
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The curtain falls on the sixth edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival! A successful edition confirming the festival's growth as an international reference ...
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The second evening of the Picentia Short Film Festival ended with applause. The audience enthusiastically received the competing short films and special guests....
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Great success for the opening night of the Picentia Short Film Festival. The sixth edition kicked off with enthusiasm, welcoming audiences and filmmakers from a...
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The countdown for the sixth edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival has officially begun. Themed "To Infinity... It's Cinema!", the festival was officially ...
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Experience the best of the Festival! The Picentia Club Hospitality offers an exclusive experience: reserved seating, backstage access, and special encounters wi...
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The finalists of the sixth edition have been announced. "This year the Picentia will host works of high quality – declared artistic director Luca Capacchione – ...
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The sixth edition dates have been announced. The international short film event will take place in Battipaglia in September 2022. "For this edition too we can b...
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The sixth chapter of the festival opens with the theme Universe. The call for entries for the Picentia Short Film Festival has been officially launched. From De...
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And this one is done too! I needed a few hours to realize what we accomplished. The fifth edition has reached its conclusion, carrying emotions, ideas, hopes, a...
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Great success for the fifth anniversary year of the short film festival Battipaglia, September 13, 2021 - The fifth edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival ...
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Battipaglia, August 22, 2021 – Twenty-three short films will be screened during the three final evenings of the Picentia Short Film Festival, from September 10 ...
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Picentia Short Film Festival announces that Dr. Antonio Palo has resigned from the position of artistic director due to personal matters incompatible with the r...
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Today Giambattista Assanti passed away: a friend of the festival, a great professional, tenacious and always on the front line for cinema and entertainment. Wor...
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Vitruvio Entertainment and the Picentia Short Film Festival have formalized their partnership on the occasion of the event’s fifth edition. This partnership ref...
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The fifth edition of the Picentia Short Film Festival, an international short film event, starts from the selection phase. From November 15, 2020 to July 12, fi...
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Sophie Chiarello, director and screenwriter, was a guest on the last day of the Picentia Short Film Festival to present the unreleased short film "Un filo intor...
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Ernesto Mahieux, born in 1946, actor, director and screenwriter, was awarded the Picentia Lifetime Achievement Award 2020 during the fourth edition of the Picen...
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