Cortinametraggio 2026 returns to Cortina d'Ampezzo from March 23 to 29, establishing itself as a point of reference for short films and new talents in Italian and international cinema. The Festival announces its first guest, Riccardo Scamarcio, who will be the star of an exclusive CSC Lab in collaboration with the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia.
The lab, designed especially for young aspiring actors but open to all, will offer a direct comparison with one of the most authoritative interpreters of contemporary cinema. It will take place on March 24 (3:00 PM–7:00 PM) and March 25 (10:00 AM–2:00 PM), will be fee-based, and has limited availability (16 spots).
As central moments of the program, there will also be a professional pitch dedicated to competing directors, who will be able to present their projects to important industry players such as Eagle Pictures, Indigo Film, Andromeda Film, and Wildside, creating a concrete bridge between emerging creativity and production.
The heart of the event will once again be the Hotel de la Poste, hosting meetings and networking. The Festival also strengthens its international scope with Romania as the guest country 2026, under the artistic direction of cinematographer Nicu Dragan.
Among the new features is the collaboration with Esselunga, which will host screenings at Casa Esselunga, and the introduction of a new section dedicated to branded short films.
Federica Pala will be the godmother, while Roberto Ciufoli will return to host the Festival evenings.
