Film Commission Torino Piemonte

TFI Torino Film Industry: the 9th edition returns from November 26 to 30, 2026, in collaboration with the 44th edition of the Torino Film Festival
Industry Screenings confirmed, TFI Immersive renewed, and new training collaborations launched: scrittura, sala cinematografica and scuola at the core of the program.

Curated by Film Commission Torino Piemonte, the ninth edition of TFI Torino Film Industry (November 26–30, 2026) reaffirms its role not only as an essential business showcase for co-production and networking among decision-makers and seasoned professionals, but also as a generative hub focused on the integration and professional development of new generations. Its core identity as a research and innovation lab, a platform for discovering new talent, and a creative workshop defines both the segment curated entirely by Production Days and the programming of project partners.

TFI 9 thus becomes an integrated ecosystem where institutions, major production networks, and young beginners engage in dialogue around technological transformation, industrial sustainability, and the enhancement of local and national talent.
On-set professions, training for young professionals, accessibility, environmental responsibility and sustainability, project development, international co-production, the short film market, the intersection of live performance and new technologies, and the broader impact of Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies on moving-image production are just some of the key themes of this 9th edition—an event designed to meet the needs of a wide and diverse professional audience.

The 3 New Sections and Strategic Focuses of the 2026 Edition

The ninth edition presents itself as a true benchmark edition, centered on the core concept of the project. Within this framework, the "tre S"—representing the thematic pillars of Scuola, Scrittura, and Sala cinematografica—take center stage. These translate directly into the three overarching sections structuring the entire program: OFFICINA, MARKET, and MEETING.

TFI 9 – PARTNERS

Film Commission Torino Piemonte – Production Days

The Production Days curated by Film Commission Torino Piemonte within the 9th edition of TFI—an event entirely coordinated by the Fondazione itself—will take place from November 26 to 30, 2026.

Key highlights include:

• The debut of the 1st regional summit of Piedmont film festivals ("Piemonte. Land of thousand festivals");

• The return of Torino Film Clinic (2nd edition);

• The AI 2027 focus afternoon on artificial intelligence;

• The presentation of the European AVENUE project for XR/VR technologies.

Regarding international expansion:

• A prestigious new collaboration with Berlinale Talents, primarily involving the Piemonte Film Tv Development Fund;

• A partnership with the regional ecosystem under the "Progetto Integrato di Filiera ICT" promoted by Regione Piemonte and managed by Ceipiemonte (funded by PR FESR 2021-2027), organizing the 3rd edition of the International Cinema & Audiovisual Business Days, featuring international operators and a focus on Italy-Canada co-productions.

The program includes:

• Meeting and Officina sections: Institutional panels on market trends featuring major national and regional entities (MiC, Rai Cinema, ANICA, APA, Regione Piemonte, and Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo); debates on gender equality in cinema (with directors Irene Dionisio, Alina Marazzi, and Roberta Torre); digital promotion strategies (with Lucky Red and ArteSettima); and a masterclass on the film-disco "Rider" with Dade and Kaze.

• Market section: 5 pitching sessions (covering short films, documentaries, and feature films) and a structured schedule of B2B and One-to-One meetings to drive internationalization and matchmaking.

"The Production Days confirm their role as an ecosystem capable of combining strategic consolidation with constant research into the future of the audiovisual sector. This ninth edition of TFI and the programming of the Production Days faithfully reflect this mindset, enhancing our international footprint through prestigious new partnerships and strengthening synergies with national players." So comments Paolo Manera, Director of Film Commission Torino Piemonte, who adds: "With a program that merges development, training, and the exploration of crucial technological frontiers, the Production Days operate as a true workshop and a benchmark market, focusing on the growth of independent cinema, support for young authors, and the cultural and economic enhancement of our region."

Centro Nazionale del Cortometraggio – ShorTO Film Market

The 11th edition of ShorTO Film Market (November 28–30) opens and closes with public screenings. The opening night on November 28 features special guests Total Refusal, an Austrian collective that transforms video game environments and tools into cinema and social critique; the closing screening is dedicated to short films competing at the Settimana Internazionale della Critica di Venezia.
The core of the professional program features four pitching sessions with 24 selected projects (11 Italian). Highlights include the new Almost Famous session—created with Lights On Distribution—targeting completed short films seeking distribution and premieres.
The XR Content Market Showcase, presented for the first time in collaboration with CTE NEXT, will feature 360° immersive experiences and international projects.
Panels will present European initiatives such as Talent Bridge and Animation HUB, alongside a session with Creative Europe Desk Italy MEDIA on the future of AgoraEU within the EU 2028-2034 budget debate. On the national front, presentations will include the results of the Italian Short Film Atlas and short-film industry metrics published by 8½ and Bianco e Nero magazines.

"With a well-structured program—the result of the activities that the Centro Nazionale del Cortometraggio pursues throughout the year—this edition of ShorTO Film Market once again confirms its position as a crossroads where those working in short films can establish connections that subsequently open up new professional and creative perspectives," says Elena Ciofalo, Director of the Centro Nazionale del Cortometraggio.

Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo – onLive

onLive is the strategic initiative by Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo exploring the intersection of live performance and digital media. At TFI, it annually explores the future of performing arts enabled by new technologies.
The 2026 edition presents a wide-ranging reflection on contemporary languages, introducing "onLive osserva"—a new shared program by Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo, Istituto di Ricerche Economico Sociali del Piemonte - IRES Piemonte, and Libera Università di Lingue e Comunicazione IULM with its Centro di ricerca Dedalus | New Media and Digital Culture Research Center. The edition also continues ongoing research into dance video (in collaboration with COORPI) and accessibility, a core pillar of Piemonte dal Vivo's work.

"We are delighted to renew our collaboration with Torino Film Industry, an environment that represents for us the ideal place to explore the increasingly permeable boundaries between cinema, the audiovisual sector, and live performance," states Manuela Lamberti, President of Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo. "It is precisely at the intersection and hybridization of different languages that new expressive possibilities and new ways of imagining the relationship with the audience emerge. The trajectories running through this edition of onLive reflect a vision that guides the Foundation's work: viewing innovation not merely as a technological transformation, but as an opportunity for cultural and social growth."

Unione Interregionale A.G.I.S. del Piemonte e Valle d’Aosta

With over 200 screen members associated with ANEC and ACEC, Unione AGIS Piemonte Valle d'Aosta returns as a strategic TFI partner to champion the sala cinematografica as the key anchor of the audiovisual pipeline.

Shared focus areas for the ninth edition:

• Media literacy for younger generations—using cinema as an educational tool and professional opportunity;

• Promoting local "made in Piemonte" titles for regular theatrical distribution both regionally and nationally.

AGIS also collaborates on the Industry Screenings taking place from November 26 to 30 at Cinema Lux, a historic theater in central Turin.

In an era where content consumption is increasingly fast-paced, individual, and algorithm-driven, it is necessary to equip younger generations, in particular, with the tools for a genuine understanding of audiovisual content," reports Marta Valsania, General Director of AGIS Piemonte Valle d’Aosta. "Together with educational communities, we continue to invest in young people by presenting cinema both as an extraordinary educational tool and as a concrete professional opportunity. Partnering once again with TFI allows AGIS to reinforce a shared strategic vision: the movie theater is not only the ultimate venue for viewing content, but the true hub around which the enhancement of the entire audiovisual industry revolves

Participation in the full TFI program is accessible via accreditation, which must be requested no later than November 12 on the official website: www.torinofilmindustry.it/accrediti