BCFF goes to milan!
Beyond Cars Film Festival will host a special edition in Milan in September 2026 as part of Mobiweek, the city's programme for the European Mobility Week.
BCFF x mobiweek
This year, the Beyond Cars Film Festival is proud to collaborate with Mobiweek, organized by the Municipality of Milan, as part of the European Mobility Week (16–22 September 2026).
Mobiweek explores innovative, sustainable, and inclusive ways of moving within the city and beyond. The programme also includes a film night featuring a curated selection of works that look at mobility from a range of perspectives.
We are looking for films connected to mobility, which will be screened alongside some of the most significant works from BCFF.
All films submitted to this call will also be automatically considered for the main BCFF competition in Preston, United Kingdom, in November 2026.
Continue reading to find out how to participate.
How does it work?
The Beyond Cars Film Festival, in collaboration with Mobiweek, invites directors and filmmakers to submit feature and short films that explore the theme of mobility from a variety of perspectives.
Selected works will be screened during Mobiweek 2026 at Castello Sforzesco in Milan.
What kind of films can apply?
Theme:
We are looking for films that directly or indirectly explore the themes of mobility, transport, and urban spaces. We particularly welcome works that address the impact of car use and road infrastructure on cities, people, and the environment, as well as those that explore alternative ways of moving and experiencing urban life.
Genre and length:
We accept short and feature-length films, including fiction, documentaries, animation, experimental works, and music videos.
Language:
There are no language restrictions. Films may be submitted in any language; if not in Italian, they must include Italian subtitles.
Production year:
We accept films produced in any year.
How to apply
Please submit your film by sending a viewing or download link via email to: beyondcarsfilmfestival@gmail.com
Each submission must also include:
Film title
Director’s name
Short synopsis
Year of production
Country of production
Filmmakers must have all necessary rights (e.g. music, archival footage, and third-party materials). By submitting, filmmakers confirm that they hold all required rights and permissions for public screening.
Filmmakers may submit more than one film, provided each film is submitted separately and meets the guidelines of the call.
We welcome filmmakers of all experience levels and productions of any budget.
Submission is free of charge.
Selection
A jury will select the films based on originality, artistic quality, and relevance to the theme.
Selected filmmakers will be notified by email by 7 September 2026.
deadline
The submission deadline is 31 August 2026.
Send your application to beyondcarsfilmfestival@gmail.com