Program
The 7th edition of the Heroes International Film Festival will take place at Romics, Pavillion 8 (Fiera Roma) from 1st to 2nd October.
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Thu, 10/01/2026 - 10:30 - 11:00pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Stefano Lodovighi | DirectorAwards ceremony Heroes Action Award: Stefano Lodovighi (Il Falsario, Il Cacciatore, Christian). |
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 11:00 - 12:00pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Stefano Lodovighi | DirectorAwards ceremony Heroes Action Award: Stefano Lodovighi (Il Falsario, Il Cacciatore, Christian). |
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 11:00 - 12:00pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Stefano Lodovighi | DirectorAwards ceremony Heroes Action Award: Stefano Lodovighi (Il Falsario, Il Cacciatore, Christian). |
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 11:00 - 11:30pad_8_major_events_hallKeynote Pietro Scola Di Mambro | Character Design and Concept ArtKeynote with Pietro Scola from Mambro (Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Witcher, Wicked, Pinocchio). |
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 11:30 - 12:30pad_8_large_events_hallScreening Screening | Independent and Graduation Short Films |
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:30 - 13:00pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Erika De Nicola | Art Direction for AnimationKeynote with Erika De Nicola (Tear Along the Edges, A Few Pennies). READ MORE |
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 13:00 - 13:30pad_8_large_events_hallMasterclass Mark Coulier | Make-up and Special Effects: The Art of Mark CoulierAwards ceremony for the Heroes Master Award: Mark Coulier (Pinocchio, *Poor Creatures*, *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*). READ MORE |
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 14:30 - 15:00pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Alessandra Torella | Costume design: technique and imaginationKeynote with Alessandra Torella (Life is Beautiful, The Bastards of Pizzofalcone). READ MORE |
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 15:00 - 15:30pad_8_large_events_hallMeeting Yoshiko Watanabe | Illustration and animationMeeting with Yoshiko Watanabe (Astro Boy, Princess Sapphire, Kimba the White Lion, Rocky Joe) |
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 15:30 - 16:00pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Andrea Salvatori | Digital Sculpting for Films and TV Series: Dragons and Magical CreaturesKeynote with Andrea Salvatori (Magic: The Gathering, The Rings of Power). READ MORE |
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 16:00 - 18:00pad_8_large_events_hallScreening Screening and awards ceremony: Film of the YearAward ceremony for the winner of the feature film in the ‘Film of the Year’ category. |
Fri, 10/02/2026 - 10:30 - 11:00pad_8_large_events_hallMasterclass Enzo d’Alò | Animation directorAwards ceremony Heroes Master in Animation: Enzo d’Alò (The Seagull and the Cat, Pinocchio, The Blue Arrow). READ MORE |
Fri, 10/02/2026 - 11:00 - 11:30pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Marco Valerio Gallo | Storyboarding: storytelling through imagesKeynote with Marco Valerio Gallo (Leoni di Sicilia, Freaks Out) |
Fri, 10/02/2026 - 11:30 - 12:00pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Stefano Bessoni | Illustration and stop-motion animationKeynote with Stefano Bessoni (Imago Mortis, Krokodyle, Pinocchio). READ MORE |
Fri, 10/02/2026 - 12:00 - 12:30pad_8_large_events_hallMasterclass Dan Walker | concept art: The Art of Dan WalkerMasterclass with Dan Walker (Doctor Who, The Flash, Batman – The Dark Knight). READ MORE |
Fri, 10/02/2026 - 12:30 - 13:00pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Pino Donaggio | soundtrack: telling a story through music and soundAwards ceremony Heroes Master: Pino Donaggio (Carrie, Blow Out). READ MORE |
Fri, 10/02/2026 - 13:00 - 13:30pad_8_major_events_hallScreening Screening and awards ceremony: Independent and Graduation Short FilmsAward ceremony for the winning short films in the Short Film Competition and Graduation Short Film Competition categories. |
Fri, 10/02/2026 - 14:30 - 15:00pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Noemi Marchica | production design: narrating the crimeKeynote with Noemi Marchica (Diabolil, Ammazzare Stanca). |
Fri, 10/02/2026 - 15:00 - 15:30pad_8_large_events_hallKeynote Lino Grandi | Animation, visual effects and 3D artKeynote with Lino Grandi (Duster, Daft Punk ft. Julian Casablancas + The Voidz). |
Fri, 10/02/2026 - 15:30 - 17:30pad_8_major_events_hallScreening Screening: feature film (out of competition) |