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Serramanna Film Festival
location_onSerramanna, Cagliari e Sulcis
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Date
July 2 – July 11, 2026
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Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Serramanna Film Festival returns from July 2-11, 2026 to celebrate documentary filmmaking as a powerful tool for narrating the present. This festival represents an important opportunity to discover authentic stories and original perspectives through cinema, transforming this small Sardinian community into a hub for cultural production and discussion of national significance. The event features a rich and varied program with five thematic evenings dedicated to screenings, offering audiences the chance to immerse themselves in quality documentary narratives from established authors and emerging talents in the Italian and international film landscape. Thematic highlights include documentaries on environmental sustainability, contemporary social portraits, and stories of resilient communities facing today's challenges. Alongside the screenings, the festival hosts a documentary cinema workshop open to the entire community, enabling curious minds and aspiring filmmakers to develop practical and creative skills through hands-on lessons and feedback sessions with industry professionals. Meetings with acclaimed directors, producers and filmmakers, intensive workshops and masterclasses round out the cultural and educational offerings, creating a space for dialogue and exchange between professionals and enthusiasts. Serramanna becomes a privileged stage for understanding contemporary reality through the eyes of those who tell its stories with dedication and awareness. **Participate and discover how documentary cinema transforms your perspective on the world.**
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Serramanna Film Festival 2026 take place?expand_more
The festival runs from July 2-11, 2026 in Serramanna, in South Sardegna Province. The event features five screening evenings distributed throughout this period, open to the public from 8:30 PM at the main town square.
Where are the festival activities held and how do I get there?expand_more
Screenings and meetings take place at Piazza Costituzione in Serramanna. The workshop is hosted at the Municipal Cultural Centre. Serramanna is easily accessible by car from Cagliari (approximately 50 km) and has dedicated parking for visitors.
What are ticket prices and how do I purchase them?expand_more
Screening admission is affordably priced: €5 per single evening, €20 for a 5-evening pass. Tickets are available at the box office in the square one hour before each screening, or online on the festival's official website. The documentary workshop costs €50 (single registration for the entire period).
Who can participate in the documentary cinema workshop?expand_more
The workshop is open to the community, accessible to anyone interested in learning documentary production techniques, regardless of experience level. Pre-registration is required with limited spots available (maximum 25 participants).
What activities are offered beyond the screenings?expand_more
In addition to five screening evenings, the festival offers: an intensive documentary cinema workshop (July 3-5), intimate meetings with directors and authors (each evening after screenings), workshops on documentary storytelling, masterclasses on filming and editing techniques, and roundtables dedicated to the themes explored in the featured films.
Which acclaimed filmmakers and guests will participate in the festival?expand_more
The program includes nationally and internationally renowned guests specializing in documentary storytelling. For the complete list of confirmed authors, directors and speakers, please visit the festival's official website (updates available from May 2026 onwards).
How do I register for the documentary cinema workshop?expand_more
Workshop registrations are open online at www.serramannafilmfestival.it or at the festival box office until spots are filled (maximum 25 participants). Registration at least one week in advance is recommended.
Is the festival suitable for families and young people?expand_more
Yes, the festival offers varied programming. Some screenings are family-friendly (documentaries on nature and social topics), while the workshop is recommended for ages 16 and up. Consult the detailed schedule for age recommendations for each film.
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