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Our event is postponed,
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OUR VISION
The Alta Badia Art & Film Festival (ABAFF) is an exciting new cultural event set in one of the world's most breathtaking regions — a place that has never hosted a festival of this kind until now. This year's theme, "Climbing the Metaphorical Mountaintop – Stories of Overcoming Adversity and Challenge", celebrates the spirit of resilience and determination, both in life and in art. ABAFF brings together visionary filmmakers and artists whose work embodies the courage to push boundaries, inspiring audiences to conquer their own peaks — both literal and symbolic.
A Celebration of Culture & Heritage ABAFF highlights the unique linguistic and cultural tapestry of Alta Badia, where Italian, German, and Ladin coexist. This rare blend of traditions offers a powerful opportunity to promote the region’s rich heritage and the filmmakers who draw inspiration from it. We bring renowned international talent to Alta Badia, introducing them to local traditions while welcoming filmmakers who are passionate about preserving their cultural identities.
Celebrate diversity and emerging talent.
Support regional languages and culture.
Protect the environment and raise awareness.
Inspire with masterclasses and local engagement.
ATMOSPHERE
& ACCESS
Celebrities and local talent come together in a stunning mountaintop cinema and lounge, designed to foster authentic connections and creativity and showcase Alta Badia’s extraordinary local cuisine. A cozy lodge-style atmosphere encourages engagement between talent, brands, and audiences, with organic activations that feel natural and inspired.
TALENTS
& IMPACT
The festival is a platform for new voices — fostering talent, creativity, and dialogue. Through masterclasses with renowned international filmmakers, we support the next generation of storytellers. By encouraging local participation and offering free access, we create cultural value that reaches far beyond the screen.
BUILDING A MOVEMENT
Establish ABAFF as a catalyst for a larger movement that transcendes regional borders, inspiring similar initiatives across the alpine region and beyond.
Gage local and global audiences in meaningful conversations about the intersection of film, culture, and environmental responsibility - creating a ripple effect that encourages collective action.
23. - 26. August 2025 • 23. - 26. August 2025 •
23. - 26. August 2025 • 23. - 26. August 2025 •
23. - 26. August 2025 • 23. - 26. August 2025 •
23. - 26. August 2025 • 23. - 26. August 2025 •
23. - 26. August 2025 • 23. - 26. August 2025 •
23. - 26. August 2025 • 23. - 26. August 2025 •
23. - 26. August 2025 • 23. - 26. August 2025 •
ABAFF PRESENTS THE 2ND EDITION:
CLIMBING THE METAPHORICAL
MOUNTAINTOP
STORIES OF OVERCOMING ADVERSITY AND CHALLENGE
THIS YEAR'S PROGRAMM HIGHLIGHTS
FILM SCREENINGS
Directed by Maura Delpero.
Vermiglio
2024
Directed by Kevin Claydon
& Phil Moniz
Racewalkers
2025
Directed by Matthias Salzburger
Directed by Alessandro Marino
Directed by Ella Bourne
Directed by Madeleine Farley
Chloe
2024
Great Ocean
Love
Bark
Fist Bump
2024
2023
2024
MASTERCLASSES & TALKS
Emmy-Nominated Actor & Director
Giancarlo Esposito
Breaking Bad
Actress & director
Ella Bourne
Great Ocean Love
Actor & filmmaker
Alessandro
Marino
Bark
Olympic snowboarder &
environmental advocate
Tania Detomas
Founder of Earth League
International
Andrea Crosta
Award-winning Director & Producer
Matthias
Salzburger
Chloe
Screenings
Ciasa dla Cultura, La Villa
Talks & Masterclasses
accompanied with sunset aperitifs
23. - 26. August 2025 • 23. - 26. August 2025 •
Partners
FLASHBACK 2024
The Festival in 2024 – A Cinematic Debut in the Dolomites.
HIGHLIGHTS
FROM OUR
FIRST EDITION
In its first edition, the Alta Badia Art & Film Festival laid the foundation for a new cultural tradition in the heart of the Ladin region. With acclaimed guests like Francesca Scorsese or Daniel Hirschbiegl, the festival brought together cinema, nature, and local culture in a powerful mix of screenings, performances, and conversations. The event opened a new chapter for storytelling in the Alps.
OUR TEAM
ABAFF is led by a passionate team combining international experience with local roots. Founder Sophy Pizzinini brings her vision and background in film to her hometown in the Dolomites. Hollywood correspondents Silvia Bizio and Elisabeth Sereda contribute decades of industry expertise and global connections. Director and film student Alessia Dianese adds a fresh creative perspective. Together, they build a festival that celebrates storytelling across cultures.
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