Cinema thrives on images, and it's images that tell the story of its magic. That's why each edition of Malescorto is distinguished by an original poster, designed to represent the Festival's identity and accompany its communications. For the 2026 edition, the poster design is based on an illustration by Carola Saglio Rossini , a young artist who attends the Novalia Art Academy in Alba, where she takes courses in painting, comics, and illustration. Her collaboration is part of

The Festival reaffirms its global reach with steadily growing attendance and an ever-wider geographical representation, cementing Malescorto’s role as an international benchmark for contemporary short films.

From 20 to 26 July 2026, the village of Malesco will host the 26th edition of Malescorto – International Short Film Festival, which will take place at the Cinema Comunale of Malesco (Italy).

Malescorto 2026 opens its doors with the publication of the new regulations and the opening of registration for pre-selection: the...

Last July, Jonathan Pickett's short film Deep in my heart is a song won the 2025 Gran Premio Malescorto at the 25th edition of the...