Submit your dance film to the ZED Festival + La Danza in 1 Minuto International Screendance Competition.
Where: Bologna, Italy
When: 2-4 July 2026
Deadline for applications: 28 May 2026
The competition is divided into:
International Screendance Competition (ZED + La Danza in 1 Minuto)
This section is looking for original, diverse, and high-quality international dance films with a maximum duration of 20 minutes, produced no earlier than 2023. The final selection will be screened at the next edition of ZED Festival in July this year.
Three cash awards will be assigned, including one dedicated to Generation Z authors (born from 1997 onwards), as well as special mentions awarded by an international professional jury and a student jury from the DAMS departments of the Universities of Turin and Bologna.
VR 360° Dance Film Competition
Dedicated to dance films conceived for viewing through a VR headset, with no duration limits. Selected works will be presented in dedicated VR corners during ZED Festival, July 2026.
How to apply:
Information, regulations, and submission requirements are available on the ZED page on FilmFreeway:
https://filmfreeway.com/ZEDFestivalInternazionaleVideodanza
Costs for participants: Free submission until April 21.
Contact details: info@zedfestival.it
For further information, please visit https://zedfestival.it/
For more SCREENDANCE opportunities, visit https://dancingopportunities.com/category/screendance/
