Comicron Film Festival 2025
Pontelandolfo (BN), IT | Sep 19-21
Comicron is an international festival entirely devoted to short films in the comedy genre. Now in its eleventh edition, Comicron stays true to its spirit: discovering new talents, exploring fresh directions in cinematic language, and promoting the short film as a powerful and independent art form.
Founded by visionary filmmaker Ugo Gregoretti in 2013, Comicron takes place on a grand stage in the beautiful town of Pontelandolfo, beneath its iconic medieval tower — a setting that makes each edition a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the timeless joy of comedy.
Awards and Prizes
Best Film Award, with a €1,500 Prize and Honorary Awards
Questions? Contact us at:
info@comicron.eu
Comicron features a single category: Comedy Short Film – One film will be awarded the €1,500 prize for Best Comedy Short Film.
In addition to fiction shorts, documentaries, music videos and animations with a focus on comedy are also admitted to the competition.
Further honorary awards will be presented for:
• Best Screenplay
• Best Actor
• Best Actress
• Special Mentions
All awards are assigned among the Short Films in competition.
Comicron Film Festival: Comedy’s Global Stage
When and where is the Comicron Film Festival held each year?
The festival takes place annually during summer in the charming town of Pontelandolfo.
How can filmmakers submit their comedy shorts to the festival?
Submissions are accepted online through FilmFreeway website. Please submit through FilmFreeway.
What types of films are eligible for entry in the festival?
Honoring the groundbreaking legacy of Ugo Gregoretti, we seek short films that creatively explore comedic and innovative humor, particularly those with a slightly ironic twist.
Milena Vukotic at Comicron 2017
Ugo Gregoretti, a legacy of irony.
OMICRON – 1963
From Classic2Vintage, by Daniele Pieraccini
“In 1963 Ugo Gregoretti shoots what is probably his most dense and meaningful work. Moving between ironic science fiction, comedy, surrealism, television investigation and journalism à la Malaparte, certainly inspired by the master René Clair in crossing the fantastic with the everyday, the Roman director stages what could be defined as the prequel of the Carpenter’s “They Live”.”
Ugo Gregoretti, Rosaria Di Cicco and Francesco Paolantoni at the opening of Comicron 2015
