🎬 Reality sucks. Let’s rebel with absurdity!
Welcome to the Assurdo Film Festival, a unique space for filmmakers who dare to be different, challenge conventions, and create cinema that breaks all molds. If you believe that reality is too mundane, join us and let the absurd take center stage.
Each month, we honor the best films in multiple categories — from traditional awards like Best Film and Best International Film, to bold genre selections and standout technical achievements such as directing, editing, and cinematography.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Every month, in the first days of the month, without a specific deadline, our jury hosts a private showing to evaluate the submitted films and assign the monthly awards across all entry categories.
🌟 The highlight of each month is the Rebel Vision Award — a special prize celebrating the boldest, most original, and truly independent works that embody the spirit of rebellion. Perfection isn’t required — only a fearless creative vision.
The jury may also assign Special Mentions, unofficial but glorious awards like Best Wannabe Absurd, Best You Have a Good Pusher, or Best It Deserved an Award So We Created One, because… why not?
At the end of the season, a selection of the very best films — carefully chosen by our jury — will enter the Official Annual Selection and will be screened during our final event in April 2026. The titles selected will be officially announced on our website and social media channels.
📚 BONUS VALUE:
Every submitted film is automatically added to the international platform Shortmoviedatabase.com, an important showcase for indie creators and a permanent trace of your work in the absurd cinematic universe. No extra steps, no extra cost — just more visibility for your vision.
The event date may change by a few days due to organizational needs.
⚡ Join us to showcase your most absurd, rebellious ideas.
Follow us on @assurdoff.
Festivals partner:
https://filmfreeway.com/RealeFilmFestival
https://filmfreeway.com/MonzaFilmFest
https://filmfreeway.com/MilanoIndie
https://filmfreeway.com/Nightofshorts
Monthly awards
(with digital laurel reception, in pdf / jpg file)
Standard Categories
Best Film
Best International Film
Best European Film
Best Asian Film
Best American Film
Best Italian Film
Best Lombard Film
Best Micro Short (under 5 minutes)
Best Super Short (under 15 minutes)
Best Medium Length (under 60 minutes)
Best Low Budget Film
Best Original Idea
Best Debut Film
Best Title
Absurd Genre Awards
Best Absurd Film
Best Drama
Best Experimental Film
Best Comedy/Parody
Best Horror/Mystery
Best Action/Thriller
Best Sci-fi/Fantasy
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Music/Musical
Best Romance
Best Crime/Violence
Best Silent Film
Best LGBTQ+ Film
Technical Awards
Best Director
Best Young Director
Best Soundtrack
Best Editing
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Visual Effects
Best Actor/Actress
Best Producer
Best Arthouse
Best Movie Poster
Special Award
Rebel Vision Award – Assigned monthly to the boldest, rawest, and most independently produced film that embodies the rebellious and absurd soul of the festival.
Special Mentions (awarded only in exceptional cases, at the jury’s discretion)
Best Wannabe Absurd – For films that proudly aspire to absurdity
Best You Have a Good Pusher – For wildly creative visions that feel a bit… enhanced
Best It Deserved an Award So We Created One – Because sometimes rules don’t apply
Best WTF Plot Twist – For the most jaw-dropping narrative turn
Best Don’t Watch It When You’re Eating – Awarded to the most brilliantly disgusting creation
These Special Mentions are not guaranteed every month — they appear only when a film absolutely demands it.
IMPORTANT: The jury may decide to change the entry category of any film if it deems it appropriate.