FAQ
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WORK
- Are there 40 works in total evenly divided among the 4 competitive categories?
Yes. The 40 selected works will be evenly divided among the 4 competitive categories.
- What percentage of my film must be animated to qualify for the Animation Competition?
A film is considered animation if 60% or more of it is created in animation.
- For the Out of Competition section, does the 40‑minute limit include titles?
In the “Frequenze Medie” Out of Competition section, the entire runtime including titles must not exceed 40 minutes.
- Do you require a premiere?
A premiere is not mandatory.
- Do you accept films made by collectives?
Yes, we accept works by individuals and collectives.
- Do you accept Rough Cuts for the selection?
No
- Can I modify the work after submitting?
Once the festival selects your film, you cannot make any changes.
- What technical specifications and additional materials are required for selected short films?
- Dcp
- ProRes or H264 file (max 3GB)
- Screener link
- Subtitle file and/or dialogue list in Italian and English
- Synopsis (English)
- Director's notes (English)
- Director's Bio (English)
- Poster
- Film Stills (3)
- Scene Photos (3)
- Director's Photo (vertical, color)
- Trailer (English subtitles)
- Social Media: Director, Distributor, Production, Letterboxd of the film
- Does the submitted film need subtitles?
Yes, all films must have English subtitles.
- Do the selected shorts need national or international premiere status?
No, premiere status is not required.
- We haven’t created a DCP yet. Can we still participate?
No. A DCP is required because the screening takes place in a high‑quality cinema with strict standards.
QUESTIONS ABOUT SUBMISSION FEES
- Is there a discounted fee for students?
No, submission fees are the same for everyone. However, student discounts are available for Festival tickets and accreditation.
- Are there alternative ways to submit to Ru‑mòre?
Submissions may only be done via FilmFreeway.
- Can submission fees be refunded?
No. Fees are non‑refundable under any circumstances.
QUESTIONS ABOUT FESTIVAL ORGANIZATION
- What kind of Masterclasses will there be?
Masterclasses will be announced along with the full festival program in March 2026.
- Does the LCC Group country change every year?
Yes, each year a different country from the LCC Group lists will be featured.
- How can I reach Cinema Tibur if I’m coming from abroad?
Cinema Tibur is about a 10‑minute walk from Rome Termini and Tiburtina stations.
QUESTIONS ABOUT AWARDS
- How is the total prize pool divided?
The prize breakdown will be announced together with the project selections and the full program, in March 2026.
- What are the Audience Award and Academy Award?
Details will be shared in March 2026, along with the program.
- Are ex aequo awards allowed?
No, no shared prizes are planned, but the jury may award two special mentions per edition.
QUESTIONS OF INTEREST TO DIRECTORS
- Is the director’s presence mandatory for all categories if selected?
Not mandatory, but strongly recommended as part of the Festival experience.
- Will selected authors be offered accommodation?
If selected, the director will be contacted by the hospitality department.
- Is there a screening fee?
We consider the screening fee an important acknowledgment, but in this new phase of transition, the festival has chosen to prioritize the successful outcome of the event and the expansion of its offerings.
- For the screenplay competition, what happens in the case of incorrect material submissions?
You will be contacted by the screenplay team, who will request the necessary additions. If there are still errors in the second submission, the project will not be considered, and the fee will not be refunded.
