Tier 3
Bellinzona, Switzerland
Last verified 12 June 2026
First held in Bellinzona, Switzerland, in 1988, "Castellinaria - Young Film Festival” is a cinematographic event dedicated to highlighting films that deal with subjects of relevance to young people. The short film competition, called Castellincorto, has the aim to screen short
The main submission deadline for Castellinaria - International Youth Film Festival Bellinzona is around 14 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Castellinaria - International Youth Film Festival Bellinzona costs around USD 8 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Castellinaria - International Youth Film Festival Bellinzona accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Castellinaria - International Youth Film Festival Bellinzona takes place in Bellinzona, Switzerland.
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