Since 2006 NociCortinfestival has provided a forum for international filmmakers to screen, discuss, promote, and celebrate their films and their medium.
Recent editions of NociCortinfestival have been enriched through the participation of filmmakers from a wide range of European film academies, the Beijing Film Academy, and numerous acclaimed directors, actors and journalists. June in the south of Italy is delight to the senses, and with NociCortinfestival, a destination for cinema professionals and enthusiasts. The festival took place in Piazza Plebiscito in the heart of the historical centre of Noci. A large audience from across the region attended the festival.
Its last edition has counted up: 20.000 members of audience, 8.000 web users, 30.000 pages displayed on the official website, admissions from 65 different countries, 50 organizers and 30 different companies as suppliers and partners.
"NociCortinfestival" is organized by Nocicinema Cultural Association. The European Union, the Apulia Region, the province of Bari, the city of Noci.
All the short films submitted in the categories stated above in the “The competition” section will be eligible to be awarded the following prizes, by the Nocicortinfestival jury:
Premio NociCortinfestival - Best short film Prize: 1000 Euros
Premio “Città di Noci” - awarded to a short film chosen by the audience
Premio Miglior Animazione - Best short animation