Information

When will the next Venice International Film Festival run?
27 August to 6 September 2025.

Where does the Festival take place and how can I get there?
Every year the Festival takes place at the Lido di Venezia, an island that can be easily reached by public and private transport.
By train: From the railway station Venezia S. Lucia then vaporetto boat to Lido (Actv lines, stops: lido S. Maria Elisabetta and/or Lido Casinò)
By car: Exit the A4 Motorway at Venice, follow road signs for Venezia Lido, then board on the Actv ferry boat.
By boat: From Ferrovia / Piazzale Roma / S. Zaccaria, Actv linea 1 /6 /4.1 /5.2 to Lido S. Maria Elisabetta; Actv lines 20 and MC to Lido Casinò.
By airplane: Arrival at Marco Polo Venice Airport, then Alilaguna boat (red line), stop: Lido S. Maria Elisabetta.

Which films will screen at the next Festival?
The full line-up will be announced at the end of July 2025 during the official press conference, that will be streamed by Raiplay and the Biennale channels.

How many sections are there in the line-up?
The official selection includes: Venezia 82, Out of Competition, Orizzonti, Orizzonti Extra, Venice Classics, Biennale College Cinema, and Venice Immersive.
The independent and parallel sections include the International Critics’ Week (SIC) and the Giornate degli Autori, these sections having their own independent regulations.

Which screenings are scheduled for the public?
The public has its own access to screenings for which tickets are sold online, as will be indicated in the daily programme. Some screenings are reserved exclusively for accredited visitors.

Are children admitted to screenings?
Children under the age of 6 are not admitted to screenings.
All screenings with a minimum age limit of 14 or 18 (12 or 16 if accompanied by a parent or whomever has parental authority, both providing a valid ID document) are specified in the programme for the public.

How do I buy tickets and subscriptions?
Details will be available after the programme presentation around mid-August. Tickets and subscriptions will be available online only. For information regarding ticket purchase please contact biglietteria.cinema@labiennale.org

Is the Festival competitive?
Apart from the Out of Competition selection, all sections are competitive. The International Juries of the competitive sections will award the prizes as specified in the Regulations. The Golden Lion will be awarded to the best film of the Venezia 82 competition.

Will the press view the films?
Some 3,000 journalists, film critics, and radio and television reporters are attending the Festival and have privileged access to screenings.

Does the Festival have a Film Market?
Yes. The Venice Production Bridge takes place alongside the Venice International Film Festival. Its purpose is to favour the presentation and production of new projects, by providing services and areas reserved to film industry professionals. For specific information about the VPB, its activities and the various forms of accreditation, please visit their website or write to VPBoffice@labiennale.org

How do I get accreditation?
All details regarding types, conditions and costs of available accreditation can be found here.

Will the talents attend the screenings in the Sala Grande?
Yes, normally directors and actors attend the afternoon and evening official screenings in the Sala Grande.  All official screenings are marked in the Festival programme.

What is the dress code to attend the gala screenings in the Sala Grande?
A formal attire is recommended.

Is it possible to watch the talents and delegations walking the red carpet?
Yes, it is possible. The red carpet can be seen from the pedestrian area. Moreover, the Red Carpet walks will be broadcasted on giant screen and streamed on our channels. In order to assist it is not necessary to have a ticket or an accreditation.

Where can I find the Venice International Film Festival official merchandising?
The catalogue and official gadgets will be available at our gift shops or online.

Any other questions?
Please contact Cinema@labiennale.org or visit the Festival website for the latest updates.

Where can I buy tickets? Are there any reductions? Whom are they granted to?
Tickets may be bought exclusively online at www.labiennale.org starting from mid-August 2025. In compliance with current regulations, tickets are personal and cannot be transferred. Reductions are granted to under 26/over 60 and Biennale Card 2025 holders. A document justifying the concession must be shown at the entrance of the venue along with the ticket.

Are there subscriptions to attend all the screenings in all the venues?
Subscriptions are available for specific screening theatres and time slots. Cinema accreditation will admit to the reserved screenings as indicated in the programme.

When will the daily film programme be available? Can I buy tickets a couple of months in advance?
The daily programme will be available around mid-August. Only when it is published will tickets be on sale.

HOW TO REGISTER

When will you open the registration?
Starting in February 2025. Please visit the Accreditation page for further information.

When will submissions open?
In February 2025.

Who can submit  a film?
All production or distribution companies and filmmakers can submit films for selection, providing they own the rights to do so and respect the Regulations and the festival deadlines.