ARCHIVE · 17—20 SEPTEMBER 2026

Short films

Short runtimes, open possibilities. Short films explore languages, encounters and viewpoints: a space for research, imagination and new voices in cinema.

THE WORKS

44 works to discover

A situation, a gesture, an idea can become a complete story. The catalogue cards accompany each work with a synopsis and credits, respecting the variety of stories and forms.

44 works in the catalogue: 43 submissions received via FilmFreeway and one work added at the festival's discretion.

Presence in the catalogue does not equate to inclusion in the screening programme, nor does it confirm a selection status.

The archive of the first edition

The first edition took place in L'Aquila from 17th to 20th September 2026. The profile pages retain the synopses, authors and credits of the works in the catalogue. The catalogue does not coincide with the screening selection.

44 short films in the 2026 catalog

The short film section collects 44 works in the archive of the first edition of the CIAQ Film Festival. Of these, 43 correspond to submissions received through FilmFreeway, while one work was added at the festival’s request. The catalog allows for the exploration of different languages, encounters, and perspectives, giving space to research, imagination, and new voices in cinema.

Each card accompanies the work with a synopsis and the corresponding credits. The authors and other available information remain accessible even after the conclusion of the event. A situation, a gesture, or an idea can find in the short format the measure of a complete narrative, despite the variety of stories and forms present in the archive.

Archive and program of screenings

The presence of a short film in the catalogue does not equate to its inclusion in the programme of screenings and does not confirm a state of selection. The published archive and the selection presented during the festival are two distinct areas. The profiles document the works in the catalogue without indicating, in themselves, that they have been screened.

The first edition took place in L’Aquila from September 17 to 20, 2026. This section preserves the archive of the short films, which can be consulted through the individual tabs. From the page, you can continue exploring the sections dedicated to feature films and documentaries.