# E IO CI STO documentary film festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/e-io-ci-sto-documentary-film-festival
> Updated: 2026-08-24T09:08:07.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

The seventh edition of the ‘E IO CI STO – Il cinema sotto le stelle’ festival has transitioned from a film series into a full-scale documentary cinema event. Scheduled for August 22 to 28, 2026, the festival features film screenings, live podcasts, and various awards, including the Roots Prize and the Best Documentary Prize.

During the event, the scope has expanded to include Mediterranean and environmental themes through the ‘Missione Ionio’ project. In partnership with A2A and National Geographic Italia, the festival integrates cinema with scientific research and environmental protection. Activities include seabed observation, biodiversity monitoring, and microplastic research within the Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area, alongside cultural programming such as the ‘NOVANTA90 Podcast Live’ at Orto Tellini.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Crotone Festival integrates cinema with Mediterranean environmental protection

The “E io ci sto!” festival in Crotone integrates cinema with environmental activism through its “Missione Ionio” project, focusing on Mediterranean marine protection and scientific research.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crotone-hosts-missione-ionio-environmental-project

### 2026-08-18: E IO CI STO festival transitions to documentary cinema event

The seventh edition of the ‘E IO CI STO’ festival will run from August 22 to 28, focusing on documentary cinema, environmental sustainability, and real-world storytelling in Italy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/e-io-ci-sto-festival-transitions-to-documentary-cinema-event

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