Events
AWE USA 2026 , June 15–18, Long Beach, California
From June 15 to 18, 2026, the Long Beach Convention Center will host , one of the leading international events dedicated to augmented reality, virtual reality, wearable technologies, and spatial computing. Organized under the theme [...]
Taormina Film Festival, June 10–14, Taormina, Italy
This June, the Taormina Film Festival returns for its 72nd edition — and it's shaping up to be one of the most compelling editions yet. Scheduled from June 10 to 14, 2026, the festival takes [...]
Riviera International Film Festival, May 5-10, 2026, Sestri Levante, Italy
Now in its tenth edition, the Riviera International Film Festival (RIFF) has established itself as one of Italy's most distinctive platforms for independent cinema, bringing together emerging directors, international producers, and industry professionals in the [...]
David di Donatello Awards, May 6, 2026 – Rome, Italy
The 71st edition of the David di Donatello Awards —widely regarded as one of Italy’s most prestigious film industry honors — will be held on May 6, 2026, at Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The ceremony [...]
Cannes Film Festival, May 12–23 and Marché du Film, May 12–20, Cannes, France
The 79th Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 12 to 23 at the Palais des Festivals, with South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook presiding over the main competition jury. His appointment signals a rigorously [...]
Mònde Festival of Cinema on the Pilgrim Routes, May 28–31, 2026, Foggia, Puglia
Now in its ninth edition, Mònde – Festival of Cinema on the Pilgrim Routes takes place in Foggia, in northern Puglia, from May 28 to 31, 2026. The festival is built around a straightforward premise: [...]
AWE USA 2026 , June 15–18, Long Beach, California
From June 15 to 18, 2026, the Long Beach Convention Center will host , one of the leading international events dedicated to augmented reality, virtual reality, wearable technologies, and spatial computing. Organized under the theme “I, Spatial – Humans Empowered by Spatial AI,” the conference will explore how XR technologies and artificial intelligence are reshaping entertainment, enterprise, robotics, healthcare, and digital communication. The 2026 edition is expected to bring together more than 5,000 attendees, over 250 exhibitors, and approximately 400 [...]
Taormina Film Festival, June 10–14, Taormina, Italy
This June, the Taormina Film Festival returns for its 72nd edition — and it's shaping up to be one of the most compelling editions yet. Scheduled from June 10 to 14, 2026, the festival takes over the Ancient Theater perched above the Mediterranean, one of the most visually stunning venues in world cinema. Founded in 1955, Taormina is the second oldest film festival in Italy and remains a cornerstone of the European film circuit, where prestige meets an unmistakably cinematic [...]
Riviera International Film Festival, May 5-10, 2026, Sestri Levante, Italy
Now in its tenth edition, the Riviera International Film Festival (RIFF) has established itself as one of Italy's most distinctive platforms for independent cinema, bringing together emerging directors, international producers, and industry professionals in the coastal town of Sestri Levante, on the Ligurian Riviera. The festival's tenth edition will open on May 5 with the international premiere of Spring Wind – The Awakening, a documentary charting the political journey of Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, whose historic victory in Hungary's [...]
David di Donatello Awards, May 6, 2026 – Rome, Italy
The 71st edition of the David di Donatello Awards —widely regarded as one of Italy’s most prestigious film industry honors — will be held on May 6, 2026, at Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The ceremony will be broadcast live on Rai 1 and hosted by Flavio Insinna and Bianca Balti, and will mark the inauguration of the new Soundstage 23 at Cinecittà. Organized by the Fondazione Accademia del Cinema Italiano in collaboration with Rai and Cinecittà, the awards are held [...]
