CECINEMA 2026

For five days, the Palazzetto dei Congressi in Piazza Guerrazzi will serve as a meeting place for directors, guests, emerging filmmakers and audiences, with a programme combining short films in competition, documentaries, animation, screenings, talks, workshops, music and social events.

Among the highlights of the 2026 edition are the “Maestri di Domani” section, dedicated to new talents and emerging filmmakers, the 72-Hour Doc/Film Contest, and a series of meetings with prominent figures from the world of cinema and entertainment, including Martina Tinnirello, Alessandro Benvenuti and Massimo Ceccherini. The programme also features several competitive short-film categories, including documentaries, animation, international short films and Italian productions, culminating in the awards ceremony on Sunday, 27 September, followed by a screening of the winning short films on Monday, 28 September.

• CECINEMA 2026 is organised by the Municipality of Cecina and Helix Pictures, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture (MiC) and SIAE, as part of the “Per Chi Crea” programme.
• Admission is free.