Out of Bounds Film Festival

Overview

Out of Bounds is an independent event, in Puglia, southern Italy. In 1945 the American army landed in southern Italy for the "liberation" campaign and suddenly passed through Molfetta, our base city. During their stay the allies reported some neighborhoods as "OUT OF LIMITS" due to the "social danger" of the people who lived there. In the first two editions, 2013 and 2014, our festival took place in two squares, Piazza San Michele and Piazza delle Erbe, near the areas still considered by many to be "out of bounds", in Molfetta. The “Out Of Bounds” film event is run by filmmakers and focuses on empowering the best independent artists and encouraging all aspects of independent film production. We seek the unconventional, the unusual, the underground, the intuitive, the innovative and the true. Subsequent editions took place in the cloister of the church of San Domenico, in the port area of ​​the town and in the ancient arena of the castle of Barletta, an evocative and historic medieval place and at the Artists' Citadel of Molfetta. The special sections chosen for this edition are "Dystopian shorts”, short films dealing with themes related to pollution, war, and the exploitation of resources, including dystopian scenarios, and “Shorts on gender equality, even those directed by a male director" (INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL). There is no submission fee for short films from Iran, Palestine, Ukraine, Venezuela, Sudan, Yemen or a State in a critical political situation.

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

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  Great festival with strong social impact among young people

• Filmmaker

  Festival stupendo, pieno di entusiasmo ed amore per il cinema! È stato un onore per me partecipare!

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  great festival with great films, I recommend it.

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  persone stupende, organizzazione ottima, di alto spessore culturale e sociale

• Filmmaker

  Our experience at the festival was extremely positive. The organization stood out for its attention to detail, constant availability, and a high level of professionalism throughout the entire event. The team was always present, responsive, and genuinely supportive, creating a well-structured and respectful environment for all participants. It’s clear that the festival is run with care, seriousness, and a strong commitment to quality.

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