Dear participants, you can ask any questions by writing to us by email:
VENICEIFF2020@OUTLOOK.COM
Venice Under the Stars International Film Festival
Welcome to the world where cinema becomes a real art and changes us for the better!
✨Venice Under the Stars✨
Where cinema meets the magic of the night...
Under the starry sky of Venice, stories come to life, intertwining with the iridescence of the water and the lights of the ancient city. Here, cinema is art, passion and magic, and every frame is reflected in the lagoon, as if it were part of eternity.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of charming night screenings, be inspired by meetings with the masters of cinema and allow yourself to dream under the light of distant stars.
Venice Under the Stars — when the cinema shines brighter than the moon.✨
Where cinema meets the magic of the night...
Under the starry sky of Venice, stories come to life, intertwining with the iridescence of the water and the lights of the ancient city. Here, cinema is art, passion and magic, and every frame is reflected in the lagoon, as if it were part of eternity.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of charming night screenings, be inspired by meetings with the masters of cinema and allow yourself to dream under the light of distant stars.
Venice Under the Stars — when the cinema shines brighter than the moon.✨
VENICE UNDER THE STARS - is a festival for creators of various works in different genres and directions. We represent a place where sincere emotions, dreams and art are combined into a single whole. We invite you to our festival, where every story matters and every work leaves a mark in the hearts of the audience.
Here you will find not only the opportunity to show your works to the general public, but also a sense of support and admiration for your art. We see our role not only in bringing you together, but also in creating a special atmosphere where your creative ideas will be accepted and understood.
VENICE UNDER THE STARS is more than just a place to showcase your art. It is a place where stories become bridges between different cultures, where hearts unite across borders and where ideas become unlimited.
We offer you a great opportunity to share your inner peace, tenderness and deep understanding of human nature. Our goal is to create a space for your works to share emotional experiences, inspire, touch the soul and leave unforgettable memories in you and your viewers.
The best auteur filmmakers from all over the world will be here to inspire, learn and share their stories. You will have a high level of professionalism, interaction with industry experts, as well as the opportunity to communicate and share experiences with other talented directors and screenwriters.
We invite you to enter our welcoming atmosphere, where your ideas will be accepted and considered with love and respect. Together we will create stories that will delight and inspire us for many years to come, your works will become part of our collective history, and together we will be able to create a wonderful cinematic experience for our viewers.
Here you will find not only the opportunity to show your works to the general public, but also a sense of support and admiration for your art. We see our role not only in bringing you together, but also in creating a special atmosphere where your creative ideas will be accepted and understood.
VENICE UNDER THE STARS is more than just a place to showcase your art. It is a place where stories become bridges between different cultures, where hearts unite across borders and where ideas become unlimited.
We offer you a great opportunity to share your inner peace, tenderness and deep understanding of human nature. Our goal is to create a space for your works to share emotional experiences, inspire, touch the soul and leave unforgettable memories in you and your viewers.
The best auteur filmmakers from all over the world will be here to inspire, learn and share their stories. You will have a high level of professionalism, interaction with industry experts, as well as the opportunity to communicate and share experiences with other talented directors and screenwriters.
We invite you to enter our welcoming atmosphere, where your ideas will be accepted and considered with love and respect. Together we will create stories that will delight and inspire us for many years to come, your works will become part of our collective history, and together we will be able to create a wonderful cinematic experience for our viewers.
Awards & Prizes
NOMINATIONS 2025
- ⭐️Star of Venice: Feature Film (includes 6 Nominations)- Best Feature Film
- Best Director Feature film
- Best Producer Feature Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing - ⭐️Star of Venice: Short Film (includes 6 Nominations)- Best Short Film
- Best Director Short Film
- Best Producer Short Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing - ⭐️Star of Venice: Feature Documentary (includes 5 Nominations)- Best Feature Documentary
- Best Director Feature Documentary
- Best Producer Feature Documentary
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing - ⭐️Star of Venice: Short Documentary (includes 5 Nominations)- Best Short Documentary
- Best Director Short Documentary
- Best Producer Short Documentary
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing - ⭐️Star of Venice: Feature Experimental Film (includes 5 Nominations)- Best Feature Experimental Film
- Best Director Feature Experimental Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing - ⭐️Star of Venice: Short Experimental Film (includes 5 Nominations)- Best Short Experimental Film
- Best Director Short Experimental Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing - ⭐️Star of Venice: Feature script (includes 3 Nominations)- Best Feature Script
- Best Original Concept
- Best Author - ⭐️Star of Venice: Short script (includes 3 Nominations)- Best Short Script
- Best Original Concept
- Best Author - As well as the following nominations:• Best Feature Film
• Best Director Feature Film
• Best Short Film
• Best Director Short Film
• Best Feature Documentary
• Best Director Feature Documentary
• Best Short Documentary
• Best Director Short Documentary
• Best Experimental Film
• Best Director Experimental Film
• Best Inspirational Film
• Best Director Inspirational Film
• Best Student Film
• Best Director Student Film
• Best Directorial Debut (First-Time Director)
• Best Animation - • Best Director Animation
• Best Independent Film
• Best Director Independent Film
• Best Feature Script
• Best Short Script
• Best Original Concept
• Best Author
• Best Pilot Series
• Best Web/Tv Series
• Best Music Video
• Best LGBTQ
• Best Producer
• Best Cinematography
• Best Editing
• Best Original Song
• Best Sound Design
• Best Production Design
Dates & Deadlines
Feb 2025 - Apr 2025
Opening Date - February 1, 2025
Regular Deadline - February 28, 2025
Late Deadline - March 31, 2025
Late Deadline - April 28, 2025
Notification Date - April 29, 2025
Event Date - April 30, 2025
The works selected at the end of the year will share the prize fund of $ 3,000
The jury organizing committee decided to support the filmmakers with the help of attracted sponsors and organize cash prizes as well, knowing how difficult it is for independent creators to find funds to create works.
Best Feature Film of the Year: $500
Best Short Film of the Year: $500
Best Documentary of the Year: $500
Best Experimental Film of the Year: $500
Prize fund for other categories of works: $ 1,000
Best Feature Film of the Year: $500
Best Short Film of the Year: $500
Best Documentary of the Year: $500
Best Experimental Film of the Year: $500
Prize fund for other categories of works: $ 1,000
Rules:
1. The language of presentation of works:
- All films presented at the festival must be presented in English or with English subtitles.
- If the film is shot in another language, it must be dubbed, translated or subtitled into English.
- If possible, provide the original version of the film with English dubbing for audiovisual presentation at the festival.
- Make sure that the dubbing quality meets the standards and does not distort the content of the film.
2. Copyright:
- Make sure that you have all the necessary permits and licenses to present your work at the festival.
- Check that all materials in your work are your intellectual property and do not infringe the copyrights of others.
- Take measures to protect your work from unauthorized use.
- Make sure that you have permission to use materials related to your work, such as trailers, photographs and promotional materials, during the festival, including the use of these materials in the media or on Internet sites.
3. Consent to the use of images and sounds:
- If there are images or sounds in your film that require the consent of individuals, such as models, famous personalities or musicians, make sure that you have written consent to use their images or sounds in your film.
4. Distribution agreements:
- If you plan to submit your work to distribution, make sure that you have signed written contracts with distributors to determine the terms and conditions of use and distribution.
5. Personal data protection:
- Venice Under the Stars – International Film Festival undertakes not to distribute, store or transfer to third parties the personal data of festival participants.
6. The application cannot be withdrawn after the announcement of the official selection.
- Entrance fees are non-refundable.
- Dear cinematographers, please beware of fraudulent actions, we will never ask you to pay any commissions and additional expenses for the transfer of prize funds, carefully check with the original mail of the festival, all communication and resolution of any issues is conducted only through - iffvenice2020@outlook.com
- All films presented at the festival must be presented in English or with English subtitles.
- If the film is shot in another language, it must be dubbed, translated or subtitled into English.
- If possible, provide the original version of the film with English dubbing for audiovisual presentation at the festival.
- Make sure that the dubbing quality meets the standards and does not distort the content of the film.
2. Copyright:
- Make sure that you have all the necessary permits and licenses to present your work at the festival.
- Check that all materials in your work are your intellectual property and do not infringe the copyrights of others.
- Take measures to protect your work from unauthorized use.
- Make sure that you have permission to use materials related to your work, such as trailers, photographs and promotional materials, during the festival, including the use of these materials in the media or on Internet sites.
3. Consent to the use of images and sounds:
- If there are images or sounds in your film that require the consent of individuals, such as models, famous personalities or musicians, make sure that you have written consent to use their images or sounds in your film.
4. Distribution agreements:
- If you plan to submit your work to distribution, make sure that you have signed written contracts with distributors to determine the terms and conditions of use and distribution.
5. Personal data protection:
- Venice Under the Stars – International Film Festival undertakes not to distribute, store or transfer to third parties the personal data of festival participants.
6. The application cannot be withdrawn after the announcement of the official selection.
- Entrance fees are non-refundable.
- Dear cinematographers, please beware of fraudulent actions, we will never ask you to pay any commissions and additional expenses for the transfer of prize funds, carefully check with the original mail of the festival, all communication and resolution of any issues is conducted only through - iffvenice2020@outlook.com
Our Contacts
You can write to us at the festival email, or contact the festival organizer Matteo Caruso directly. Also, fill out the feedback form, and we will contact you on our own.
Festival Mail: veniceiff2020@outlook.com
Festival Director Matteo Caruso:
matteocaruso2016@gmail.com
Festival Director Matteo Caruso:
matteocaruso2016@gmail.com
