Rome Independent Cinema Festival opened its gates to international filmmakers.

Italian cinema has been highly influential in film history, with countless masters of the artform serving as inspiration for independent artists. Rome still remains the heart of Italian film, with a large community of industry people and cultured cinema fans alike, which makes it the perfect setting to celebrate the diversity of independent cinema, at Rome Independent Cinema Festival.

As indie cinema works slightly outside of the mainstream, its position leaves room for both experimentation and artistic growth. On the other hand it needs more help reaching the right audience, therefore it has to be recognized and celebrated for its cultural value.

Our aim is to merge a cultural, inspiring program with an entertaining event, where people can have a unique experience of being artistically stimulated, while having a fun evening, meeting likeminded people in the open-air, Casa del Cinema of Rome.

We not only would like to facilitate art, but provide worthwhile entertainment to the cinema-going crowd of Rome, and therefore invite you to participate in our event this August. Submit your film and you might be included in our diverse program, and you will also have a chance to win one of our many awards.

Our 2018 season is now closed, but we are now accepting submissions for the 2019 Festival event!