Florence Cinefest is an annual event focusing on international cinema. Its purpose is to show outstanding films from all over the world, recognize and support new filmmakers and to enhance awareness and understanding of cinematography as art among diverse audiences.
Florence Cinefest seeks to encourage community appreciation of and engagement in film as an art-form. The festival will showcase worldwide submissions of student feature films, shorts, documentaries, and video essays. Open to the public.
Florence Cinefest welcomes the best filmmakers from around the world! We want to showcase stories of different genres, styles, and from different countries! We are looking for stories that capture the imagination, talent, and diversity of independent filmmakers, which will leave audiences in awe.
Many filmmakers, specially the first-timers, want to start with unduly ambitious stories. What makes a short film a great film it's not how ambitious the story is, but the way the story is being told. The ingredients to have a great short film are a coherent script, outstanding directing, compelling camerawork, exquisite lighting and tight editing. There are a lot of films that are interesting, but have a careless sound. Every film directors must care about the sound before the shooting, it's one of the most important cinematic elements. Catch great actors, not models! Stories on screen must be told in a real way, not in a theatricality way.
Best Feature Film (Laurel + Certification + $1500)
Best Short Film (Laurel + Certification + $500)
Best Animation (Laurel + Certification + $1000)
Best Documentary (Laurel + Certification + $1000)
- Official Selection films will receive a laurel
- Nominees will receive a laurel and a certification