The festival

Sondrio Festival is an unique international exhibition, dedicated primarily to nature documentaries, of high level scientific and cinematographic, made in natural parks and protected areas worldwide. It takes place every year since 1987 in Sondrio, in October, during a week.

The works presented in the competition are selected from the best productions worldwide: the gold of the festival includes directors from all over the world and famous personalities in the field of nature documentary.

There is also a section of the competition for documentaries made in natural areas that highlight environmental issues, the conservation of the nature, human activities and sustainable development.

The International Jury of the Festival consists of documentary filmmakers, scientists, journalists and the winner of the previous edition.

The main objectives of the Festival are the diffusion of the culture linked to environmental protection, environmental education and the promotion of the documentary.

Are involved in the course of a week a large audience and the school kids who have the opportunity to interact with filmmakers, producers, directors of parks.

In addition to the projections, the presence of the authors (a preview evening that repeats in the morning and afternoon for schools and families), are scheduled conferences, exhibitions, shows, meetings and activities of environmental education for schools.