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Venice International Film Festival (La Biennale di Venezia)
The oldest film festival in the world, renowned for artistic rigor, world premieres, and the Golden Lion competition on the Lido.
Standing Identity
- Founded
- 1932
- Host City & Region
- Venice, Italy (EUROPE)
- Submission Portals
- DIRECT FESTIVAL PORTAL
- Official Website
- www.labiennale.org/en/cinema↗
- Data Trust & Ledger
- ✓Verified: 2026-08-20
Editorial Circuit Briefing
Strict World Premiere requirement across all official competitive sections. No prior public exhibition, broadcast, or internet availability permitted.
Program Focus & Competition Sections
Venezia In ConcorsoOrizzontiVenice Immersive / XROut of CompetitionShort Films
Festival Editions Intelligence
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2026 EditionSUMMER SeasonCALL FOR ENTRIES
Event Dates: 2026-08-26 — 2026-09-05