May 8, 2026

FIRST DAY

CIFF - Cittadella International Film Festival

9:00 - 18:30

Info Point at Piazza Pierobon

9:00 - 24:00

Radio and TV Media Point in Piazza Pierobon

9:00 - 24:00

Sponsor & Partner Stands in Piazza Pierobon

9:30 - 13:00

Short Films and Activities for LAS Fanoli at Torre di Malta

9:30 - 18:30

Presentation of Competing Works at the Library of Villa Rina

15:00 - 19:30

Film Exhibition at the Church of Torresino

12:00 - 13:00

Press Conference at the Municipal Conference Hall - Festival Opening

14:00-15:00

Presentation of the Short Film Out of Competition “The Guest” - Alberto De Grandis & Nicola Piovesan at Torre di Malta

15:00 - 23.00

Screenings at Torre di Malta

19:30 - 24:00

Exclusive Aperitif Dinner at “Patrick’s Winery”, with participants and DJ Night Party

CIFF - Cittadella International FIlm Festival

Discover the official program of CIFF 2026: three days of international screenings, masterclasses, discussions with filmmakers, special events, and ceremonies in the historic heart of Cittadella (Padua). Check out the daily calendar with all the times, locations, guests, and activities open to the public and accredited attendees. Each day is a journey through cinema, culture, and unique encounters with the leading figures in the audiovisual industry.

May 9, 2026

SECOND DAY

CIFF - Cittadella International Film Festival

9:00 - 18:30

Info Point at Piazza Pierobon

9:00 - 24:00

Radio & TV Media Point in Piazza Pierobon

9:00 - 24:00

Official Sponsor Stands in Piazza Pierobon

9:30 - 13:00

Presentation of Films in Competition at the Villa Rina Library

14:00 - 23:00

Screenings at the Tower of Malta

15:00 - 19:30

Film Exhibition at the Church of Torresino

15:00 - 16:00

Book Presentation “Tele Racconto: Storie e aneddoti di 70 anni della TV” with Alessandro Battaglia at Villa Rina’s Library

19:30 - 24:00

Aperitif in Piazza Pierobon

May 10, 2026

THIRD DAY

CIFF - Cittadella International Film Festival

9:00 - 18:30

Info Point at Piazza Pierobon

9:00- 24:00

Radio and TV Media Point in Piazza Pierobon

9:00 - 24:00

Sponsor & Partner Stands in Piazza Pierobon

9:30 - 13:00

Presentation of Works in Competition at Palazzo Pretorio

15:00 - 17.30

Film Exhibition at the Church of Torresino

14.00 - 17:50

Screenings at Torre di Malta

15:00 - 17:00

Presentation and talk on the world of Virtual and Augmented Reality by Agnese Pietrobon & Valentina Temporin at Palazzo Pretorio

19:00 - 21:00

Red Carpet with Competing Filmmakers, VIP Guests and Award Ceremony at Teatro Sociale

21:30 - 22:30

Gala Gran Buffet with All Participants at Hotel Filanda

22:30 - 24:00

Night Party and Closing Ceremony with Party DJ at Hotel Filanda