Alassio Sea Cine Fest (ASCF) – Shorts By The Sea is a new showcase dedicated to contemporary short filmmaking, set to take place in the second half of June 2027 in the beautiful coastal town of Alassio, on the Italian Riviera.
The Festival explores the complex relationship between people, the sea, and coastal communities, welcoming fiction, documentaries, animation, and experimental visual works that engage, directly or indirectly, with environmental conservation, maritime traditions, adventure, and the emotions and imagery evoked by water.
Bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and jury members, ASCF places hospitality at its heart: all eight shortlisted directors selected for the competition will be hosted in Alassio free of charge for the entire weekend, including two nights of accommodation and official festival dinners, giving them the opportunity to present their films in person and take part in live Q&A sessions.
