6th Son of a Pitch® Award

Name: 6th Son of a Pitch® Award
Start: 2026-09-02
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Rome

The 6th Son of a Pitch® Award is an international cinema competition staged in Rome, Italy, specifically for directors who are under the age of 30. This event focuses on highlighting emerging filmmakers with a primary emphasis on global sustainability themes, including social humanity, technology, and the ecological environment.

Date: Sep 2-12, 2026
Location: Rome

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Event summary

Highlights

Best Short Film awarded to 'Like a Miracle' by Abod Kazemi
Professional jury led by Pierfrancesco Diliberto (Pif)
Focus on directors under 30 and sustainable development themes

Founded in Venice in 2021, this award ceremony offers a stage for younger talent to express critical viewpoints through film. The festival prioritizes innovative narratives and experimental techniques that interpret modern society from a forward-looking perspective. The competition invites creators from across the globe to explore ideas related to sustainable development.

The 6th edition of the event featured a professional artistic jury chaired by Pierfrancesco Diliberto, commonly known as Pif, a prominent figure in Italian television and cinema. During this edition, the Iranian production 'Like a Miracle,' directed by Abod Kazemi, was recognized as the winner of the Best Short Film category.

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Location described by the source: Rome, Italy; www.tehrantimes.com
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