NociCortinfestival is an international short film festival held annually in the town of Noci, located in the Southern-Italian region of Puglia--the heel of the Italian boot. Each August NociCortinfestival provides a forum for Italian and international filmmakers to screen, discuss, promote, and celebrate their films and their medium. Recent editions of NociCortinfestival have been enriched by the participation of filmmakers from a range of European film academies, the Beijing Film Academy, and numerous acclaimed directors, actors and journalists. NociCortinfestival brings together the best of contemporary short-film culture with the pleasures of summer in southern Italy, offering an unforgettable experience for cinema professionals and enthusiasts.