Watersprite is the largest student film festival in the world, with participants from over 105 countries. The festival offers a creative, inclusive, and international space for the next generation of filmmakers. For its 17th edition, Watersprite is seeking the best short films in the following categories: > Fiction > Documentary > Animation > Experimental The… Find out more
An opportunity for RUFA students and all Italian artists under 35. A major call has been published by the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art (GNAM), aimed at artists under 35, for the creation of a large permanent mural in the heart of Rome. The competition, which offers a €5,000.00 prize in addition to… Find out more
On the occasion of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IQY), the National Quantum Science and Technology Institute (NQSTI) launches the Quant’ARTE Festival, an initiative that brings visual art and quantum science into dialogue, with the aim of introducing the general public to the potential and implications of quantum technologies through creative expression…. Find out more
OPEN CALL PERFORMANCE CLUSTER 2025 DISCIPLINE / DESIRE / SURVEILLANCE Convened by Elise Morrison and Marta Jovanović Students of Yale and RUFA universities presenting their works together at MAXXI Museum in Rome . Performance Cluster, RUFA’s annual performance art event, will take place this year in collaboration with Yale University. It takes inspiration from Morrison’s… Find out more
RUFA is pleased to share with its community an innovative initiative that brings together academic research, creative experimentation, and new technologies: it’s called Cort-IA, the first contest dedicated to short film scripts written with the support of artificial intelligence. Promoted by SophIA – Audiovisual Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence, the competition is part of a research… Find out more
International Ceramic Design Competition Applications are now open for the thirteenth edition of the Rometti Prize, an initiative dedicated to discovering and celebrating excellence in the world of ceramic art and design through the vision of a new generation of creatives. Participation in the 2024 Rometti Prize is reserved for students of Art Academies… Find out more
Open Call for RUFA Students – Applications open until June 30 RUFA is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Live Artena Association for the XIII Edition of Live Artena – Festival of the Arts 2025, which will take place in the evocative setting of Artena on July 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2025…. Find out more
CONTEST DESCRIPTION The contest – conceived and organized by CNA Roma in official partnership with Daydream Studio, under the patronage of the Department for Major Events, Sports, Tourism and Fashion of the Municipality of Rome and with the support of the Rome Chamber of Commerce – aims to become a key reference point in the… Find out more
RUFA officially announces the opening of the GTA Contest 2025, the international competition dedicated to students from all Institutions involved in the Grand Tour AFAM project. The Contest aims to celebrate art, creativity, and emerging talent in the field of Higher Artistic, Musical, and Choreutic Education. The theme: “Normal is Extraordinary” Every moment is… Find out more
Have you ever thought that a mistake could be the first step towards something extraordinary? RUFA, in collaboration with Scomodo, presents the “Sbagli di Successo” scholarship, aiming to reward the creativity and courage of those who know how to turn failures into new opportunities. RUFA and Scomodo invite you to explore the transformative power… Find out more
The contest “La realtà che NON esiste” is an initiative launched by One More Pictures with Rai Cinema, aimed at young screenwriters under 35, with the goal of exploring new narrative and digital languages. The competition aims not only to discover new talents but also to create a social impact, inviting reflection and debate. Theme… Find out more
Are you ready to share your vision of the world and see it exhibited during Milan Design Week (April 7-13, 2025)? RUFA invites you to participate in the new edition of #CosmoIAM, a creative lab promoted by Cosmopolitan that engages students aged 19 to 25 from all over Italy in a visual and narrative… Find out more
The new edition of the Myllennium Award is officially open, the prize that for eleven years has celebrated the commitment and creativity of young Italians under 30. With over €340,000 in cash prizes and concrete opportunities for professional growth, the Myllennium Award – promoted by the Barletta Group and the homonymous Foundation – recognizes the… Find out more
CNR is one of RUFA’s institutional partners, with whom we share a commitment to research and innovation. We are pleased to highlight the following call promoted by CNR, aimed at all our RUFA students. ScienzaInCorto is a festival dedicated to short films created by students of film schools and academies, with the aim of bringing… Find out more
“Beyond and Elsewhere: contemporary photography in search of possible futures for a conscious innovation of vision”. An event designed to enhance and promote emerging talent in contemporary photography. Award Features: Free entry for all participants. Awards: 3000 € for the Open category. 500 € for the Student category. Exhibition of selected works at the… Find out more
RUFA partner Marte Studios announces the Marte Film Festival, a unique event dedicated to cinema and creativity. The Marte Film Festival will take place along the banks of the Tiber, at the picturesque “Industrie Fluviali” in Rome, during the month of March. The festival will also stop in Palermo and Milan, offering a day… Find out more
The cultural association ‘Tra Terra Cielo e Mare’ of Renato Verdecchi, with the technical collaboration of the cultural association ‘IlCorto.it’, present the 11th edition of the FLAMINIO FILM FESTIVAL 2024 International Competition. The Flaminio Film Festival is dedicated to the art of short films. Each year, the Festival is centered around a theme that… Find out more
Art contest for illustration enthusiasts and professionals: image the sustainable energy of the future! Snam is looking for someone who can creatively interpret and represent the challenge of the energy transition. Often, as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry taught us in ‘The Little Prince’, the essential is invisible to the eyes. The networks on which Snam… Find out more
RUFA educational offer – in line with the reform process of the AFAM system enacted by the Ministry of Universities and Research – is expanding exponentially. In addition to the academic courses at the first and second level, equivalent to bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and the one-year academic masters for specialization in specific fields of… Find out more
Sorry, this entry is only available in IT. Cineteca Milano lancia “Video Killed the Radio Star”, concorso di cortometraggi di produzione nazionale che abbiano come soggetto il tema del rapporto tra cinema e musica. Musica e grande schermo sono da sempre strettamente legate, fin dai tempi del cinema muto quando le proiezioni erano accompagnate… Find out more