Key figures in 2025
Number of submissions: 4,552, of which 91% of foreign films
Number of films selected in official sections: 205
Number of professional attendees: 3,477, of which 62% of foreign stakeholders
Number of journalists: 3,018
Number of admissions: 254,443
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Venice International Film Festival
Founded in 1932, organised by La Biennale di Venezia, it’s the world’s oldest film festival. It aims to promote International cinema in all its forms (art, entertainment, VR, industry).
Date September 2-12, 2026
Country Italy
Location
Venice
Director(s)
Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, President; Andrea Del Mercato, Director General; Alberto Barbera, Artistic Director
Year of creation
1932
Competition > Competitive & Non-competitive
Format > Feature film
Genre > Various genres
Industry activities Market
Premieres requirement World premiere only
Awards Cash prize(s)