Festival Calendar

International Competition

Sections VENEZIA 70 (international competition of max. 20 feature films)
OUT OF COMPETITION (max. 12 feature films)
ORRIZONTI (competitive selection, debut films and indie features - shorts of a max. duration of 20 min.; max. 20 films)
VENICE CLASSICS (classic films restored by film libraries & cultural institutions, may be completed by documentaries about cinema & individual auteurs)
IINTERNATIONAL CRITIC'S WEEK (out of competition, max. of 8 first features independently selected by a commission nominated by the Critics Syndicate)
VENICE DAYS (promoted by The National Association of Filmmakers, max. 12 feature films)

VENICE FILM MARKET

Terms of Entry ALL SECTIONS world premieres preferred, no prior international festival screenings, films may not be older than one year (not completed prior to 10 September 2012)

Subtitles English subtitles necessary Italian subtitles recommended

Format 35 mm, DCP

Registration Deadline Deadline for the Official Program: 21 June 2013
Deadline for Critics' Week: 5 July 2013
Deadline for Venice Days: 28 June 2013

Fees 60 € for feature length films, 30 € for short films

Attendance Figures 33,500

Participants of the Film Industry over 3,000 specialist visitors

Prizes/Awards INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Golden Lion (Best Feature Film), Jury Grand Prix, Special Prize for Best Director, Prize for Best Screenplay, Award for an Outstanding Individual Contribution, Coppa Volpi for Best Actor/Actress, "Marcello Mastroianni" Award for Best Young Actor/Actress, Jury Special Prize
ORIZZONTI: Best Film, Best Director, Special Jury Prize, Special Award for innovative content, Best Short Film
BEST FIRST FEATURE FILM Lion of the Future - Luigi De Laurentiis Venice Award ($100,000)
CORTOMETRAGGIO Silver Lion for Best Short Film, UIP Award for Best European Short Film ($1,800);
Golden Lion for Life Achievement, FIPRESCI Prize

Number of Films Shown about 62 films

Media Coverage broad response from Italian and international media (TV, print, professional press), about 2.300 accredited journalists (1/3 international)

Specific Characteristics Recognized by FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) as Competitive Feature Film Festival (so-called "A-Festival"). The winner of the short film competition automatically qualifies for the OSCAR competition for the Best Short Film. The winner of the short film competition is automatically nominated for the European Film Awards.

Evaluation Alongside Cannes and Berlin, Venice is one of the most important competitive film festivals in the world. It is the most important festival for the Italian film business, many buyers and distributors attend the event. 2012 will be the first festival edition under the direction of Alberto Barbera, who has slightly changed the profile of the festival program and who wants to establish a "light market" at Venice.

Services Subtitling and transport are to be covered by the film presenters.

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