Organizer Information:

Vertov Project (Directed by Francesca Leoni & Davide Mastrangelo). Ibrida Festival showcases cutting-edge works at the intersection of video art, experimental cinema, live performance, electronic sound, XR environments, and AI-driven moving images.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the Ibrida Festival 2026: Hyper Reality.

The 2026 edition explores "Hyper Reality," the zone where physical perception and digital augmentation merge into a single expanded dimension. The festival welcomes works that engage with synthetic vision, post-physical bodies, immersive or hybrid environments, and the shifting instability of the real.

Category:

Video Art, Experimental Cinema, AV Performance, XR/VR/AR, & Installation.

Eligibility:

  • Who: Open to artists of all countries and backgrounds. (Works may have been previously screened).
  • Artwork Age: Submitted works MUST NOT predate 2024.
  • Submission Limit: Artists may submit a maximum of 3 works.
  • Category Limits: Video Art / Experimental Short Film / AI Video works must be a maximum of 15 minutes. Live Cinema / AV Performances must be between 25–60 minutes.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Awards & Prizes:
    • IBRIDA AWARD – International Video Art: €1,000 + award plaque.
    • IBRIDA AWARD – Italian Video Art: €500 + award plaque.
    • IBRIDA AWARD – AI Video Art: €500 + award plaque.
    • ATRIUM — Architetture Dissonanti Award: A residency dedicated to creating a video artwork focused on the Rationalist architecture of Forlì (residency value and production support provided by ATRIUM).
  • Live Performances & Installations Support: Artist fee, travel expenses, accommodation & meals, technical support, and invitation letters (if required).
  • Video Works Support: Festival pass and one/two hotel nights for attending artists.

Application Fee & Program Costs:

The application fee applies to all categories (Video Art, AI Video Art, Live Cinema, XR/VR/AR, and Installation) and is tiered based on when you apply:

  • Earlybird Deadline: €6
  • Regular Deadline: €8
  • Extended Deadline: €10

Application Requirements:

  • Technical Specs: Video files must be .mp4 or .mov (H.264 or ProRes) with a minimum resolution of 1080p.
  • Language: Works not in English or Italian MUST include English subtitles.
  • Installations: Installation and multi-channel works MUST include a tech rider and setup diagram.

How to Apply?

Submit your application and pay the fee via the official Ibrida Festival FilmFreeway portal.

Key Dates:

  • Earlybird Deadline: March 31, 2026.
  • Regular Deadline: April 30, 2026.
  • Extended (Final) Deadline: June 15, 2026.
  • Notification of Results: July 31, 2026.
  • Festival Date: September 17, 2026.

Location:

Forlì, Italy.

Contact Information:

Website: https://www.ibridafestival.it/

Application Portal: https://filmfreeway.com/IbridaFestival