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Final Cut in Venice provides concrete assistance to complete quality films from Africa, as well as Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen. Deadline for applications: 9 June 2026.

Until 29 April at the Cinema Rossini in Venice. Each film will be introduced with a presentation by an expert and followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Coming up next on 18 March: Performance (1970) by Donald Cammell and Nicolas Roeg.

The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement goes to the poet of noise Keiji Haino; the Silver Lion goes to Canadian composer and organist Sarah Davachi.

There are 99 National Participations and 31 Collateral Events in the 61st International Art Exhibition by Koyo Kouoh.

The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Alberto Barbera as Artistic Director.

Contributions by Olympic and Paralympic athletes, a tribute to Man Ray in the exhibition by the Historical Archive, three romantic films presented at the Venice Film Festival.

Live streaming presentation on 23 March 2026 at 11.30 am. Speakers will include Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, Willem Dafoe, Sir Wayne McGregor, and Caterina Barbieri.

The 61st International Art Exhibition In Minor Keys (9 May to 22 November 2026) will feature 111 invited participants – among them, individual artists, collaborative duos, collectives, and artist-led organisations – from many different geographies and regions.