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5,000 jurors from 35 countries and 500 Italian towns and villages will take centre stage from 17 to 25 July.
104 films in competition from around the world and 75 international filmmakers attending the Festival.
7 premieres and 17 special events, including Disney’s live-action OCEANIA; PAW PATROL: dinosaur mission; KPOP DEMON HUNTERS; IF I DON’T COME BACK TOMORROW, the film inspired by the story of Giulia Cecchettin; an exclusive preview of the new Sky Original series: NORTH SOUTH WEST EAST – THE LEGENDARY STORY OF 883; and JE SO’ PAZZO, the biopic dedicated to Pino Daniele.
More than 100 guests, including BELLA RAMSEY, SEAN SEXTON, MATILDA DE ANGELIS, FABRIZIO GIFUNI, MASSIMILIANO CAIAZZO, BENEDETTA PORCAROLI, MASSIMILIANO GALLO, LINO MUSELLA, SAMUELE CARRINO, ENZO D’ALÒ, CAROLINA CRESCENTINI, SYDNEY SIBILIA, and MICHELE RIONDINO.
Workshops for 200 aspiring actors and actresses, led by leading industry professionals.
Two hundred young people under the age of 30, taking part in IMPACT!, will meet leading figures from science, entertainment, public institutions, culture and sport, including DACIA MARAINI, PIERO GRASSO, FRANCESCA SCHIANCHI, FRANCESCA ALBANESE, ROBERTO VECCHIONI, ZEROCALCARE, CARLO AMLETO, WALTER VELTRONI, ALDO CAZZULLO, THE REGENI FAMILY together with lawyer ALESSANDRA BALLERINI, GIULIA VECCHIO, FRANCESCO GIORGINO, a tribute to former President of the Italian Republic GIORGIO NAPOLITANO, attended by his sons Giulio and Giovanni, commemorating his historic visit to Giffoni on the Festival’s 40th anniversary, Minister of Labour MARINA CALDERONE, and Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies GIORGIO MULÈ.
The “Giffoni Wellbeing” project will once again highlight the Festival’s Sport section, now in its third edition, featuring guests including MATTIA FURLANI, CRISTINA CHIRICHELLA, ALICE BELLANDI, and LUCA DOTTO.
Live music will once again play a major role thanks to the collaboration with RDS and RDS NEXT. Over the course of nine evenings, 30 artists will perform free live showcases in Piazza Fratelli Lumière, including FRANCESCO GABBANI, SARAH TOSCANO, FRANCESCA MICHIELIN, NICOLÒ FILIPPUCCI, and EIFFEL 65. A special evening celebrating emerging artists from the Campania region will take place on 24 July, in collaboration with the Salerno Chamber of Commerce. The programme also features fairy tales, performances and live shows open to the public at the Giardino degli Aranci, while every evening from 10:00 p.m., audiences can enjoy open-air cinema screenings as part of the Celebration Night programme. Giffoni Food Show and Giffoni Food Talk will bring together 50 chefs, pastry chefs, master pizzaioli and food experts, who will meet with the public to promote healthy eating and raise awareness about balanced nutrition.
From September through June, Giffoni’s activities in Italy and abroad engaged 270,000 participants. Between 17 and 25 July, the Festival expects to welcome 300,000 visitors.
The Festival is supported by the Campania Region, the Italian Ministry of Culture, numerous leading public and private partners, and is organised in collaboration with the Municipality of Giffoni Valle Piana.
Giffoni Valle Piana, 6 July 2026 – Some things seem impossible to reach. Dreams that feel too big, fears that hold us back, questions left unanswered. Yet it is precisely where limits appear insurmountable that the desire to go beyond them is born.
Impossible Things is the theme chosen for the 56th Giffoni Film Festival, taking place from 17 to 25 July. For nine days, more than 5,000 jurors from 35 countries and 500 Italian cities, towns and villages will gather in Giffoni to share stories, emotions and visions, transforming the impossible into a place to be explored.
“This is an exceptionally rich edition”, says Artistic Director Luca Apolito. “This Festival is meant to be experienced as one experiences an era to be read in the voices and faces of the thousands of young people who will come to Giffoni from every corner of the world to tell their stories and recognise themselves in one another. Once again, a community will take shape: one that listens, changes its mind, imagines, and builds the future together. Under the wings of a different Icarus—one whose destiny is not to fall but to succeed—the programme we present brings together the darkness of the cinema and the light of celebration, films and conversation, listening and encounter, all revolving around Impossible Things, a theme that encourages us to look fearlessly at what seems beyond our reach and discover how much possibility lies within it”.
The programme was unveiled at the Sala Blue of the Multimedia Valley, where the Festival team presented the different sections of this year’s edition alongside General Director Jacopo Gubitosi. “The 2026 edition was born out of listening”, says Jacopo Gubitosi. “It was the young people—their questions, concerns and dreams—who showed us the way. Speaking about impossible things means believing that what seems unattainable today can become the driving force behind change, the momentum that pushes the present towards a better future. We have created a programme that weaves together cinema, music, innovation, culture, entertainment and outstanding national and international guests. It is a mosaic of talent, ideas, reflections, emotions and opportunities for dialogue that captures both the complexity and the extraordinary energy of the new generations. Giffoni is all of this: a place where creativity and critical thinking, ambition and vulnerability, dreams and responsibility coexist. Once again, the Festival becomes the world of young people—told by them and built together with them. That is its greatest strength and what continues to make it an international point of reference for everyone who believes in culture as a powerful tool for growth and for shaping the future”. Also attending the presentation were Pietro Rinaldi, President of Giffoni Experience, and Antonio Giuliano, Mayor of Giffoni Valle Piana.
“Every edition of Giffoni marks a new beginning”, said Pietro Rinaldi. “The fifty-sixth edition is even more significant because it chooses to explore what today appears impossible, transforming one of the greatest questions raised by younger generations into an opportunity for collective reflection. Impossible Things is not simply this year’s theme—it is an invitation not to accept limits as destiny, but to see them as the starting point from which to imagine the future. Giffoni continues to be a place where culture, creativity and dialogue come together, placing young people, their perspectives and their extraordinary ability to point the way forward at its heart. This is the mission that guides us and makes Giffoni a cultural landmark recognised around the world. Once again, we are proud to present an outstanding programme, the result of our team’s dedication and commitment to responding to the needs, aspirations, dreams and expectations of our jurors”.
“Giffoni is proud to welcome, once again, thousands of young people from every part of the world”, added Antonio Giuliano, Mayor of Giffoni Valle Piana. “Each edition of the Festival represents an extraordinary moment of cultural, human and civic value for our community, while also reaffirming the international vocation of a place that, through dialogue, encounter and participation, has built over the years an identity recognised far beyond Italy’s borders. It is an honour to represent a community that, for more than fifty years, has opened its doors with enthusiasm and a deep sense of belonging, making hospitality one of its defining values. Giffoni does not simply host a Festival—it lives it, shares it and considers it an integral part of its history and future. The 2026 edition, with its theme “Impossible Things”, reminds us how important it is to continue believing in the power of ideas, in the creativity of younger generations and in culture’s ability to build bridges between peoples, experiences and different perspectives. This is the most powerful message Giffoni continues to share with the world, and one that fills me with immense pride as Mayor of this community”.
FILMS IN COMPETITION
A total of 104 films will compete in the 2026 edition of the Festival: 42 feature films and 62 short films from around the world, selected from thousands of international submissions. Together, they offer a powerful cinematic portrait of the present and future of younger generations through the universal language of film. Coming of age, the search for personal identity, parent-child relationships, the need for belonging, historical memory, inclusion, mental health, environmental sustainability and the fight against social inequality are among the key themes explored by this year’s Official Competition. Together, these stories place the vulnerabilities, aspirations, fears and hopes of children, teenagers and young adults at their heart, offering an authentic and deeply contemporary reflection on the transformations shaping today’s younger generations. All competing films will be screened and evaluated by the Giffoni juries, who will award the prestigious Gryphon Awards. The complete list of films selected for the 2026 Official Competition is available here: https://giffoni.it/giffoni56-il-cinema-che-racconta-chi-stiamo-diventando/
GIFFONI WELLNESS
Health and prevention are among the core values of the 56th edition of the Giffoni Film Festival. Through the activities developed within its Sport programme, Giffoni continues to promote healthy lifestyles, encouraging young people to care for themselves and others while fostering awareness, respect, and well-being. Meetings, educational activities, opportunities for discussion, health screenings, and monitoring initiatives will all be part of Giffoni Wellness, a project developed over recent months with a strong focus on young people. On Friday, July 17, the initiative will officially launch within the Sport section through the opening of several Giffoni Healthy Corners—prevention hubs located near the Festival Village. These spaces will be open every day and available free of charge to jurors, families, and visitors. Throughout the Festival, a psychological support desk will be available in collaboration with the Salerno Local Health Authority (ASL Salerno 2). Visitors will also have access to cardiological screenings with Dr Roberto Viceconti, urological consultations with Dr Antonio Brando; gynaecological consultations with Dr Chiara Vicidomini and Dr Giorgia Della Polla. Gruppo Forte will also be present throughout the Festival, offering daily medical consultations delivered by healthcare professionals, together with educational workshops including: “Behind the Scenes”, focusing on child neurodevelopment and psychomotor therapy; “Movement in Action”, an innovative experience combining physical movement, technology, and body awareness. The successful partnership with AVIS (Italy’s National Blood Donors Association) also returns. Following the outstanding response achieved last year, a mobile blood donation unit will be stationed near the Cittadella del Cinema on the mornings of Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, from 7:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., sending a powerful message about solidarity and civic responsibility. Health-related discussions will also feature prominently within the IMPACT! programme: Wednesday, July 22: Dr Luigi Fasolino will lead a discussion on endometriosis, helping raise awareness of a condition that is still too often overlooked; Friday, July 24: “Sport in Life”, organised by Gruppo Forte, will feature Dr Maria Alfonso, Dr Valeria Agosti, and Dr Gianmarco Di Cerbo; Saturday, July 25: Dr Giulio Corrivetti, Director of the Mental Health Department of ASL Salerno 2, will present new research on internet addiction. The study will directly involve Giffoni jurors through surveys designed to analyse digital habits and psychological well-being among young people aged 18 to 35. From 17 to 25 July, every day between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Giffoni will once again host its Quiet Room, a dedicated decompression space for neurodivergent people, organised by the Gruppo Asperger Campania APS. Located within the Giffoni Multimedia Valley Archive, the Quiet Room is the result of a cooperation agreement between Giffoni and Gruppo Asperger Campania. Furnished with soft materials and comfortable seating, the room provides children and young people experiencing sensory or emotional overload with a calm environment where they can rest and regain balance during the intense days of the Festival. It represents a tangible gesture of inclusion and sensitivity, shining a light on the important issues of neurodiversity, accessibility, and social inclusion.
SPORT
The sporting spirit of Giffoni returns as one of the Festival’s defining features. The third edition of Giffoni Sport builds on a now well-established formula, bringing together athletes, champions, and leading figures from the national and international sporting world for discussions, inspirational talks, and interactive experiences dedicated to young people and Festival audiences. From 17 to 24 July, the LETE Sport Talks will offer three major daily events, reserved for the Sport Ambassadors, a community of 100 young people under the age of 30 from across Italy. The programme focuses on sport, prevention, mental health, innovation, inclusion, and the personal and professional experiences of outstanding athletes. Among the nearly forty guests expected are: Cristina Chirichella, Italian volleyball champion and Italian Cup winner with Conegliano; Mattia Furlani, World Long Jump Champion (Tokyo 2025) and World Indoor Champion (Nanjing 2025); Alice Bellandi, Olympic judo champion in the women’s -78 kg category at Paris 2024; Luca Dotto and Matteo Rivolta, world champion swimmers; Giacomo Galanda, legendary Italian basketball player; Giulia Imperio, European weightlifting champion; Andrea Zorzi, one of the greatest figures in Italian volleyball; Pino Maddaloni, Olympic judo champion; Caterina Banti, Olympic sailor.
Motorsport will also receive special attention through a collaboration with the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI), featuring some of the most influential names in Italian motorsport, including: Antonello Coletta, Global Head of Endurance and Corse Clienti at Ferrari; Max Rendina, 2014 FIA Production World Rally Champion and founder of the Rally di Roma Capitale; Mario Isola, General Manager of ACI Sport; Gian Carlo Minardi, founder of the legendary Formula One Minardi team; Raffaele Giammaria, Director of the ACI Sport Federal School.
In true Giffoni style, cinema will once again be an integral part of the programme, with screenings dedicated to inspiring sporting stories. Among the featured films are: Niente di speciale (“Nothing Special”), a documentary about Nicole Orlando, Paralympic world champion with Down syndrome and an inspiring symbol of determination and inclusion; Il coach dei due mondi (“The coach of the two worlds”), directed by Adriano Pantaleo, telling the extraordinary story of legendary basketball scout and coach Antonio Petillo; Più! Più! Più! (“More! More! More!”), directed by Giovanni Mazzitelli, chronicling almost one hundred years of sporting history, from Rari Nantes Napoli to the women’s water polo champions of Volturno, as well as historic clubs including Posillipo and Canottieri Napoli; L’ultima sfida (“The Final Challenge”), directed by Antonio Silvestre and starring Gilles Rocca, following former football star Massimo De Core as he rediscovers purpose, resilience, and redemption through sport.
Completing the programme is the large LETE Sport Arena, located inside Hollywood Park. Every day, Giffoni jurors and Festival visitors will be able to experience a wide range of Olympic and sporting disciplines under the guidance of qualified coaches and federation instructors. Participating organisations include FIGC, FIS, FIJLKAM, FIGH, Federkombat, FIPE, FIPAV, Special Olympics, and numerous local sports associations.
The Arena officially opens on 17 July with the Prevention Torch Relay, promoted by the Fioravante Polito Foundation – Andrea Fortunato Football Museum and Library, an organisation that has long championed the Blood Passport, a vital tool for safeguarding athletes’ health through medical prevention and monitoring.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
#Giffoni56 will provide an opportunity to showcase the many initiatives included in the Special Projects promoted by the Giffoni Experience Autonomous Body in collaboration with government institutions, local authorities, associations, and third-sector organizations. These projects, carried out throughout the year, focus on highly relevant contemporary issues. Below are the projects featuring activities during the 2026 Giffoni Film Festival.
FAMI – ASYLUM, MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION FUND
As part of #Giffoni56, the collaboration with FAMI – the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund of the Italian Ministry of the Interior continues, with the aim of promoting an integrated management of migration flows by supporting all aspects of the phenomenon: asylum, integration, and voluntary return. The Fund is managed by the Department for Civil Liberties and Immigration of the Ministry of the Interior. Alongside promotional activities highlighting the Fund’s initiatives, the Festival will host a wide range of workshops dedicated to music, creative writing, theatre, web education, reading, as well as a special workshop designed for parents and the wider educational community. Activities will take place at the Giffoni Village and are intended for young people aged 6 to 19, while the parenting workshop is specifically designed for adults. On 21 July, FAMI representatives will hold a press conference and participate in two Festival sections: Parental Experience and Impact.
COOP FOR SCHOOLS
On 23 and 24 July, Giffoni will welcome two of the ten winning schools of the Coop for Schools 2025 project: Liceo Carducci in Ferrara and Enrico Fermi Technical Institute in San Marcello Piteglio. On 24 July, following the screening of the short films produced by the students, an awards ceremony will be held in the presence of the #Giffoni56 jurors. The Coop project, developed by Promotica S.p.A., launched the competition “Cibo e Clima – Siamo I registi del nostro futuro” (Food and Climate – We are the directors of our future), created in collaboration with Giunti Scuola and Giffoni. The initiative is part of Saperecoop, Coop’s long-standing educational programme that supports schools by promoting responsible consumption and active citizenship. The competition encouraged students to reflect, create and build together, transforming classrooms into vibrant spaces where creativity becomes a tool for personal growth, knowledge and responsibility. “Cibo e Clima” became a shared journey exploring the relationship between nutrition and climate change through a variety of creative formats, including videos, screenplays, drawings, posters and educational projects. Each contribution became part of a collective narrative that brings generations together in a shared commitment to caring for the planet.
CINEMA FOR SCHOOLS
During #Giffoni56, the results of the fifth edition of the School Experience Festival will be presented. Organized by the Giffoni Experience Autonomous Body and promoted within the framework of the National Cinema for Schools Plan, supported by the Italian Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education and Merit, this travelling festival toured seven Italian regions—Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Lazio, Lombardy, Puglia, and Emilia-Romagna—from November 2025 to May 2026. School Experience is much more than a film competition. With over 2,500 submissions during the pre-selection phase and 71 feature films and short films selected for competition, the project has become a comprehensive educational platform. It combines film screenings with workshops and training sessions for students (Movie Lab), teachers (Digital Prof), and families (Parental Experience), enabling participants to explore and experience the world of cinema firsthand. Following the presentation of the Festival’s results—which will include data from the 2025 edition—the organizers will also unveil the projects planned for 2026–2027.
“CON IL SUD” FOUNDATION
On 23 July, representatives of CON IL SUD FOUNDATION will attend #Giffoni56 to present the participatory campaign “SUD VIVO”, aimed at building a new public narrative around the issue of depopulation by highlighting and sharing initiatives already underway to foster the demographic, social, cultural, and economic regeneration of Southern Italy. The campaign is promoted in line with the Foundation’s 2025–2027 Strategic Plan and pursues two main objectives: to change the dominant narrative, shifting from a fatalistic and passive interpretation of depopulation to one centred on opportunity and regeneration; to encourage participatory processes by bringing together experiences, proposals, and initiatives capable of contributing, however partially yet concretely, to addressing this challenge.
SAFER INTERNET CENTRE – CONNECTED GENERATIONS
The Safer Internet Centre – Connected Generations project is co-funded by the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme. The initiative is coordinated by the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit (MIM) and involves an extensive partnership including, among others: the Italian Authority for Children and Adolescents, the National Cybersecurity Agency, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers – Department for Family Policies, the Italian Data Protection Authority, the State Police, the Universities of Florence and Sapienza University of Rome, Save the Children Italy, SOS Il Telefono Azzurro Foundation, EDI Onlus Cooperative, Skuola.net and Giffoni. Throughout #Giffoni56, from 17 to 25 July, the Youth Panel, coordinated by Giffoni and composed of young people aged 14 to 18, will once again lead educational activities designed to raise awareness among their peers about the importance of developing a conscious and responsible digital identity.
ITALIAN STATE PRINTING OFFICE AND MINT
From 17 to 20 July, the Italian State Printing Office and Mint (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato) will be present at the Giffoni Village with both the State Bookshop (Libreria dello Stato) and the School of Medal Art (Scuola dell’Arte della Medaglia). The State Bookshop, part of the Institute since 1928, publishes prestigious editions dedicated to art, architecture, essays, and culture, and will come to Giffoni to celebrate the art of cinema. The School of Medal Art (SAM) has been training engravers of coins and medals, as well as highly skilled artistic craftspeople, for 119 years. Established in 1907 within the State Mint, the School preserves and passes down rare and traditional craftsmanship techniques. At the Giffoni Village, visitors will have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations by the School’s young artists and take part in dedicated workshops where they can create the plaster cast of a commemorative medal inspired by their Giffoni experience and the 2026 Giffoni Film Festival.
THE ORANGE GARDEN
Starting at 8:00 p.m., the Orange Garden comes alive with Low Shò, an intimate entertainment show that takes audiences on a journey through fun, memories, and live performances. The programme features interviews, improvisation, games, music, performers, audience interaction, and a curated selection of videos celebrating the Festival’s history, all designed to engage visitors of every age. Among the most anticipated events is the return of Il Posto delle Favole (“The Fairy Tales Place”), a dedicated space where Giffoni guests and talents share fairy tales and stories inspired by this year’s theme, “Impossible Things”, with children and adults alike. Confirmed guests include: 19 July – the magic of Zecchino d’Oro meets the voices of the Piccolo Coro di Caivano; 20 July – Veronica Maya presents The Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tales; 21 July – Davide Avolio guides audiences through the Dark Wood of The Divine Comedy; 23 July – acclaimed actor Fabrizio Gifuni takes centre stage. Every evening, beginning at 10:00 p.m., the programme continues with a free outdoor screening open to the public. Films scheduled include: City Lights, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Rocky, Thelma & Louise, Moulin Rouge!, Romeo + Juliet, Spirited Away.
FOOD SHOW
Returning for its fifth consecutive year, the Giffoni Food Show is the Festival’s format dedicated to the world of food and beverage. Held every afternoon at the Convent of San Francesco in Giffoni Valle Piana, it brings together renowned chefs, master pizzaioli, pastry chefs, food creators, journalists, and leading experts from the gastronomic sector. The audience will include the Food Ambassadors, a group of more than 60 young participants aged 16 to 35 from across Italy, who will attend cooking demonstrations, masterclasses, workshops, and panel discussions. Among this year’s guests are: Matteo Canzi, winner of the latest edition of MasterChef Italia; Niccolò Califano (MasterChef Italia 13); Katia Bassolino (MasterChef Italia 15); food creator Elena Amatucci, featured in a cooking show powered by Ortomad; chef Michele Potenza, presenting a sandwich-focused cooking show powered by PanPiuma; vegan creator Fabiola Di Sotto; the historic Neapolitan Salumeria Malinconico; creator Simone Vandelli, in collaboration with Comix; chef and creator Ruben Bondì, best known as “In Cucina con Ruben”; sommelier and creator Ilaria Cappuccini, leading a wine masterclass; chef and creator Federico Fusca; chefs Fabio Sangiovanni and Giorgia D’Angelo; creator Mister Mario, in collaboration with Consorzio Ricrea; the community project Il Forno di Vincenzo, led by Vincenzo Bardascino with the support of Valentino Tafuri. Additional cooking demonstrations, supported by TerraOrti, will feature chef and food creator Julia Gulisano – I Cook for You, as well as a handmade pasta masterclass with Giovanni Mannino, winner of the 2026 Handmade Pasta Championship. Visitors will also be able to participate in hands-on baking workshops with Francesca Casci Ceccacci of Pandefrà, pizza-making workshops with master pizzaiolo Alessandro Della Monica, and a special class on table setting and mise en place in collaboration with De Luca Attrezzature per la ristorazione. Special attention will also be devoted to gluten-free cooking, with a pizza workshop led by master pizzaiolo Antonio Fiorillo, as well as a cooking session featuring creator Jessica Selassie and journalist Alfonso Del Forno. The talk programme will encourage meaningful discussions between guests and the Food Ambassadors on a wide range of topics, with participants including: agronomist and creator Daniele Paci; journalist and author Leonardo Ciccarelli, alongside director Dario Monaco, presenting the documentary Fuori Carta; Emilio Ferrara, President of the Edamus Consortium and promoter of DMED – Mediterranean Diet Exhibition; two panel discussions organized in collaboration with the Italian Farmers’ Association (AIC). The programme will also include the presentation of the new season of PizzaGirls, premiering on RAI2 on 7 July, and a meeting with Maria Carmela Serluca, Regional Councillor for Agriculture of the Campania Region. The Food Show is made possible thanks to the support of numerous companies and organizations, including Consorzio Ricrea, TerraOrti, PanPiuma, Ortomad, Dimmi di Sì, Sacar forni, Carbone Conserve Vegetali, San Giorgio Dolci e Salati, Acea, AIC (Italian Farmers Association), and De Luca Attrezzature per la ristorazione.
MAIN PARTNERS
BCC Bank renews its strong partnership with the Festival and its commitment to younger generations by branding the official T-shirts of the youngest jurors in the Elements +6 section, reaffirming the role of cooperative banking as a close and reliable partner for local communities.
CONAI returns as a leading partner to promote environmental awareness through the “Fenice CONAI” Special Award. This year, the consortium will also engage directly with participants in the Giffoni Impact section, encouraging discussions on recycling and the circular economy.
LETE embraces the spirit of the Festival by branding the official T-shirts of the Elements +13 jurors while promoting the importance of proper hydration and sport. The company will also present the Lete +LETE Special Award for the best sports-themed film.
Gruppo Noviello: with the logistical support of Gruppo Noviello, Leapmotor will serve as the Festival’s official vehicle. Gruppo Noviello will provide a fleet of fully electric vehicle (including the T03 and C10 model) to ensure sustainable transportation for guests and jurors. A dedicated exhibition area will also allow young participants to explore Leapmotor’s latest technologies, combining innovation and green mobility in an international environment.
SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS
ACEA strengthens its presence at Giffoni through a digital communication campaign highlighting its commitment to sustainability and responsible water resource management.
CONOU confirms its role as a cornerstone of Giffoni by promoting the principles of the circular economy among younger generations. The consortium, which coordinates a nationwide network of 58 collection companies and three regeneration plants, will also sponsor the official Festival T-shirts and present its own Special Award.
ECOPNEUS will transform the Festival’s visual identity by installing a spectacular Green Carpet made entirely from recycled end-of-life tyres. The company will also headline the Sport Talk with a special guest and present the Ecopneus Special Award, dedicated to the theme of “Rebirth”.
ECOMUVI: for the 2026 Giffoni Film Festival, EcoMuvi will serve as the Festival’s Lead Sustainability Partner. Recognized as the first certified European standard for sustainable film production, the EcoMuvi protocol will guide Festival productions through a comprehensive process of environmental impact reduction, from resource management to sustainable mobility, turning every production into a showcase of best environmental practices for young jurors.
PARTNERS
ANICA Academy & EOS Foundation present ControCampo, a community created through the Summer School for young people aged 16 to 18. Managed by the participants themselves, it provides a space for guidance, discussion, and networking, transforming a passion for cinema into a genuine opportunity for professional development.
Avventure nel Mondo joins the 2026 Giffoni Film Festival with “Avventure In Primo Piano”. The programme will premiere Niccolò Corti’s documentary on Nepal, a journey through breathtaking landscapes and spirituality that celebrates personal transformation.
Caffè Motta becomes the heart of the Food Show, capturing the Festival’s energy, flavour, and spontaneity. From its dedicated corner, the brand will tell the story of Giffoni by highlighting the faces, emotions, and experiences of its guests.
Classe Viva will use the Festival stage to unveil the latest evolution of the ClasseViva EXTRA app. During a special event with the Generator +15 jurors, featuring creator Pietro Morello, the discussion will focus on the future of education and digital innovation.
Comix: one of the most beloved youth brands returns to Giffoni with a dedicated exhibition stand, cinema advertising, and the participation of four special talents, bringing creativity and entertainment to the Festival.
Dolfin: with “Polaretti e la Magic Music”, Dolfin presents a brand-new animated short film celebrating friendship, imagination, music, and creativity, marking the brand’s first venture into the entertainment world.
Enel: the partnership between Enel and the Giffoni Film Festival is rooted in a shared vision: investing in future generations. As a global leader in renewable energy, Enel sees Giffoni as an ideal platform for engaging with young people, listening to their ideas, and supporting their growth.
Fondazione Terna will conclude the first edition of “Energy: A Simple Future!” at the 2026 Giffoni Film Festival. The event celebrates the achievements of its educational programme on responsible energy use while launching the next edition, which will expand to include secondary schools.
INPS joins Giffoni Impact to engage directly with young people through dynamic activities and interactive quizzes exploring social security, welfare, and citizens’ rights, helping participants become more informed and aware citizens.
Massigen supports Giffoni jurors through an educational programme focused on health and wellbeing. Through its “Massigen Energy Tips” initiative and the participation of Brand Ambassadors, the company promotes healthy lifestyles and positive energy.
Mitsubishi: develops a communication strategy centred on technology and innovation, addressing Generation Z while promoting a culture of sustainable progress.
Ortomad showcases the excellence of Italy’s fruit and vegetable supply chain at the Giffoni Food Show, highlighting the importance of fresh, healthy, and high-quality food.
San Giorgio strengthens its position as the Festival’s exclusive Food Experience Partner. The brand will curate the Food Area menus, host the exclusive Dinner Party at the Convent of San Francesco, sponsor dedicated cooking demonstrations, and provide the official uniforms for the Food Ambassadors.
Spaggiari: under the theme “ClasseViva Extra: School Beyond the Classroom”, Spaggiari will present the new ClasseViva EXTRA app alongside creator Pietro Morello. The platform combines educational content, digital tools, and services into a single ecosystem designed to transform the learning experience for students and families.
TerraOrti confirms its role as a strategic partner in the agri-food sector, promoting the excellence of Italian agricultural production to the Festival’s international audience.
TV & MEDIA PARTNERS
Mediaset
The long-standing partnership between Mediaset and Giffoni continues. The Festival will receive extensive coverage across the group’s television news programmes through live broadcasts, daily reports, and continuous updates on Mediaset’s websites and social media channels. Following the Festival, Canale 5 will once again broadcast a late-night special dedicated entirely to the highlights and emotions of #Giffoni56, while Italia 1 will devote a special edition of Studio Aperto MAG to the Festival.
RAI Partnerships
The strong collaboration between Giffoni and RAI Partnerships continues with a wide range of initiatives throughout the Festival. In addition to the presence of RAI news programmes, RaiPlay, the Festival’s digital partner, will host an exclusive collection of Giffoni-related content on its streaming platform.
RAI Cinema
A selection of short films from “Studenti in Corto” initiative, the Rai Cinema project dedicated to university students, has been submitted to the Festival’s Artistic Direction. The winning film will receive the inaugural “Best University Short Film – Powered by Rai Cinema” award and will become part of the official Giffoni56 programme, where it will be screened for the Workshop +18 participants. Launched on the occasion of the World Creativity and Innovation Day, “Studenti in Corto” offers national visibility to the best short films produced by students from Italian universities and film schools, encouraging dialogue between education, the audiovisual industry, and emerging creative languages.
Sky
Sky further expands its presence at #Giffoni56. Sky TG24 will provide extensive Festival coverage through news reports, interviews, live broadcasts, and exclusive content. The third edition of Giffoni Sport will also be covered by Sky Sport, with comprehensive live reporting on Sky Sport 24, as well as dedicated content on SkySport.it and the network’s official social media channels. All Sky content will also be available via NOW streaming.
LiraTV
From 17 to 25 July, audiences will be able to follow the Festival daily on LiraTV through live news coverage and a dedicated programme highlighting the most memorable moments of #Giffoni56.
RaiPlay
The collaboration between Giffoni and RaiPlay continues with an extensive catalogue of Festival content, available from 6 July. The collection includes films, short films, animation, and television series presented in recent editions across the Festival’s competitive sections—from Elements +3 to Generator +18, including Parental Experience. Featured titles include: Le figlie della luna, screened out of competition in 2024; Labyrinthus, winner of the Elements +10 section in 2015; Sweet Sixteen by Ken Loach, presented out of competition in 2002. Special attention will also be devoted to Rai premieres and exclusive events for younger audiences, exploring themes such as growing up, mental wellbeing, sport, responsible use of digital media and social networks, and healthy relationships through titles including the film Terapia d’Arte and TV series such as Normal People, Never Too Late, Clan, Crush – La storia di Matilde, and Jams. On 18 July, coinciding with its Festival premiere, the first two episodes of Cuccioli – Il Ritorno, produced by “Gruppo Alcuni” in collaboration with Rai Kids to celebrate the series’ 25th anniversary, will be released exclusively on RaiPlay.
MEDIA PARTNERS
ANSA
ANSA (Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata), Italy’s leading news agency and one of the most authoritative international news providers, is once again a Media Partner of Giffoni. Founded in 1945 as a cooperative of newspaper publishers, ANSA delivers real-time news covering politics, business, current affairs, culture, sport, and international events. Its content is used by newspapers, broadcasters, online media, and public institutions across Italy and around the world. With offices throughout Italy and in major international capitals, ANSA ensures comprehensive and up-to-date news coverage.
Corriere dello Sport
Corriere dello Sport – Stadio renews its longstanding partnership with Giffoni. Following the celebration of its 100th anniversary, Italy’s historic sports newspaper returns to the Festival with a series of dedicated initiatives, including editorial coverage, special features in the newspaper, and a dedicated section on its website, allowing readers to experience every emotion of the Giffoni Film Festival.
ComingSoon
ComingSoon.it is once again a Media Partner of Giffoni. Founded in 1999, ComingSoon is one of Italy’s leading entertainment websites, specializing in cinema, television series, television programming, and pop culture. It offers news, trailers, reviews, TV guides, and in-depth features, with editorial teams covering the world’s major international film festivals. Today it is one of Italy’s most widely followed entertainment platforms, with a strong presence across web, mobile, and social media.
Radio Sportiva
Radio Sportiva continues its partnership with Giffoni Sport. This long-standing collaboration allows listeners to experience the Festival through the voices of its protagonists, with daily interviews, live reports, and dedicated programming covering all the excitement of the event.
SuperGuidaTV
For the third consecutive year, SuperGuidaTV, Italy’s leading digital platform for television and on-demand content, renews its collaboration with Giffoni. With more than five million unique monthly users across its website and app, as well as a social media community of over two million followers and a monthly reach exceeding 200 million accounts, SuperGuidaTV has developed the official #Giffoni56 mobile app. The app enables visitors to consult the Festival schedule, browse the film catalogue, access key event information, and book workshops and preview screenings throughout the Festival.
Volocom
Volocom, an Italian company specializing in media monitoring and news intelligence, is a partner of #Giffoni56. Founded in 2001, Volocom provides AI-powered solutions for analysing millions of news articles from global sources. Its services include media monitoring, reputation analysis, and the digital newsstand VoloEasyReader.
Today
Today, one of Italy’s leading online news publishers, joins Giffoni as a Media Partner. Through its editorial platforms and digital channels, Today will cover the Festival with interviews, features, and exclusive content, giving voice to the people, stories, and ideas that make Giffoni one of the world’s leading festivals dedicated to young people and cinema.
RDS & RDS Next
RDS and RDS Next are official Media Partners of Giffoni. RDS Next, the social web radio station of the RDS 100% Grandi Successi network, will accompany the Festival by sharing its highlights, protagonists, and most engaging moments through dedicated digital content and live coverage.
HOW TO FOLLOW #GIFFONI56
Through the official website, www.giffoni.it, visitors will be able to browse the programme, find out more about Festival activities, read the latest news, and book preview screenings and special events. All Festival activities will also be covered across Giffoni’s official social media channels: Instagram (@giffoni_experience), Facebook (@GiffoniExperience), TikTok (giffoni_official), Twitter / X (@giffonifilmfest) and LinkedIn (Giffoni Film Festival).