Conero Film + ADV is a festival and a creative retreat born in Italy's Conero Natural Park, out of a community of people, artists and filmmakers from the Conero area and beyond, brought together by the Local Bizzarro. The collective behind it works to make room for thoughtful conversations, hands-on workshops, inspiring talks and a curated film programme.

Dedicated to professionals from the advertising and film industries, CFA welcomes agencies, production companies, brands and directors from all over the world, to help grow a new, fresh audiovisual culture.

CFA 2026 PROGRAM

ITALIANO

09:00–13:00 “Macchina Animata” – Workshop di animazione con Ruben Gagliardini

13:00–14:00 Pausa pranzo

14:00–16:30 Proiezioni UNBRANDED

16:30–17:00 Pausa caffè

17:00–17:45 Q&A con Veronica Orciari, Directors Notes

17:45–19:15 Proiezioni BRANDED, con i 5 nominee UK Music Video Awards

19:15–20:00 “Un Free Party in Tre Parti. Il Videoclip Episodico come Pratica Sostenibile”
BICEP Case Study con Marta Bobić, Produttrice Esecutiva di CANADA

20:00–21:00 Pausa cena

21:00–22:30 Premiazioni

23:00 Festa di chiusura al Raval

ENGLISH

09:00–13:00 “Macchina Animata” – Animation workshop with Ruben Gagliardini

13:00–14:00 Lunch break

14:00–16:30 Screenings UNBRANDED

16:30–17:00 Coffee break

17:00–17:45 Q&A with Veronica Orciari, Directors Notes

17:45–19:15 Screenings BRANDED, with the 5 UK Music Video Awards nominees

19:15–20:00 “A Free Party in Three Parts. Episodic Music Video as Sustainable Practice” – BICEP Case Study with Marta Bobić, Executive Producer at CANADA

20:00–21:00 Dinner break

21:00–22:30 Awards ceremony

23:00 Closing party at Raval

PIANETA FRESCO is the 2026 edition of CONERO FILM + ADV: one single day at the Ridotto del Teatro Le Muse, in Ancona. The title, which translates into English as "Fresh Planet", points to the real nature of our world, only temporarily bent to fit our imagination, and ready to come back as fresh as it was, as fresh as we can all be. It is a homage to the magazine of the same name founded in the late sixties by Ettore Sottsass, Fernanda Pivano and Allen Ginsberg.

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A skull with a cracked top, crossed trident and whip, and the text 'Sea Shepherd' underneath, all in white on a black background.
A person wearing a hat, sunglasses, a beige jacket, and jeans walking along a rocky beach with a large pier and industrial buildings nearby.
Black background with white text that reads 'PAPAYA FILMS' in bold, uppercase letters.
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SUBMISSIONS CLOSED ———— SEE YOU IN ANCONA ON 30 OCTOBER ———— FREE ENTRY

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED ———— SEE YOU IN ANCONA ON 30 OCTOBER ———— FREE ENTRY

  • I attended Conero Film + Adv in 2024 not knowing what to expect. The event really is one of a kind. Three days where the vibrant energy of a magical place meets inspiring encounters with emerging talents. Can't wait to be back this year.

    Matteo Grimaldi — Blink Fish

  • "Not only was the film programme clearly curated with love and care, but that same attention obviously also extended to the people you invited to attend who I now consider as creative compadres."

    MarBelle — Directors Notes

  • "It feels more like a creative retreat which in itself is so special and fitting with the surroundings and nature."

    Mia Powell — Prettybird

  • "I’d give it a 100/100 without a doubt. Very well selected work, the judges are incredibly good and from amazing companies. Very international."

    Hanna Lange — Director

  • "Thanks a million for making Conero Film + ADV happen. I feel refreshed after some weeks of heavy work. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to be there. It's been a great pleasure, I mean it."

    Pablo F. Chocrón — CANADA

  • "A high-quality festival with attention to detail and a perspective necessary for the industry. I feel very honored to have been part of the selection in this first edition."

    Mazdey Snob — Director

  • "I was really impressed with what you pulled together. I have been judging other festivals as well, but the quality of Conero Film + ADV definitely stands out."

    Sebastian Wegner — Vimeo

CFA CORE PILLARS

1. Social Sustainability

Seeking productions exploring the multifaceted dimensions of society, including its social, cultural and economic aspects. We want to hear stories from unheard voices. 

2. Environmental Sustainability 

Seeking productions that adhere to environmentally friendly production protocols. We are also interested in works that focus on the appreciation of nature and the environment.

3. Creative Sustainability

Seeking productions where brands, artists, or agencies prioritise creativity over profit. We're interested in works where the creative vision remains untouched and uncompromised.

CFA 2026 JURY