Matera Film Festival announces 2026 edition

The seventh edition of the Matera Film Festival is scheduled to take place from November 7 to 15, 2026, in Matera, Italy. The festival features approximately 600 entries from 42 countries, including feature films, documentaries, and short films.

As a Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue alongside Tétouan, Morocco, the festival will emphasize cultural cooperation through the ‘Focus Med’ project. This initiative includes an exchange of Italian and Moroccan productions. Other collaborations include the Montréal First Peoples’ Festival, focusing on Canadian indigenous cinema, and activities with Cinecittà.

Announced guests include director Enzo d’Alò and director Paolo Strippoli. The international jury includes actress Marianna Fontana and Abdellatif El Bazi. The event will also feature a meeting with Luigi Lonigro to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 01 Distribution.