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Celebrating Unconventional Voices in Cinema

404 Festival is a platform for innovative filmmakers who challenge norms and explore new dimensions of storytelling through art, technology, and personal expression beyond mainstream cinema.

A close-up view of a box with the label 'Italian Pavilion' and some text related to the Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica di Venezia, featuring a color-coded design. Beside the box, a dark cylindrical container is partially visible with the text 'MAÌA GARDA DOC' on it.
A close-up view of a box with the label 'Italian Pavilion' and some text related to the Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica di Venezia, featuring a color-coded design. Beside the box, a dark cylindrical container is partially visible with the text 'MAÌA GARDA DOC' on it.
A transformative experience for filmmakers.

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Film Innovation

Showcasing unconventional films that challenge traditional storytelling norms.

A cinema entrance with a colorful neon sign displaying the name 'Kino Europa'. Below the sign is a marquee listing movie titles in a foreign language.
A cinema entrance with a colorful neon sign displaying the name 'Kino Europa'. Below the sign is a marquee listing movie titles in a foreign language.
Artistic Exploration

A platform for filmmakers to express their unique visions.

A person sits in a dark room on a bench, watching a black and white film projected on a large screen. The room is spacious with a high ceiling and two rectangular windows with curtains on either side of the screen. The film being shown features a scene with two people in what appears to be a framed photos-filled setting, and there are subtitles present.
A person sits in a dark room on a bench, watching a black and white film projected on a large screen. The room is spacious with a high ceiling and two rectangular windows with curtains on either side of the screen. The film being shown features a scene with two people in what appears to be a framed photos-filled setting, and there are subtitles present.
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A dimly lit gallery corridor features a series of framed artworks on the walls. The foreground is dominated by a bright yellow light leak from the film, creating an abstract and retro effect. In the background, a few people are standing and observing the art pieces.
A dimly lit gallery corridor features a series of framed artworks on the walls. The foreground is dominated by a bright yellow light leak from the film, creating an abstract and retro effect. In the background, a few people are standing and observing the art pieces.
A dimly lit cinema with a large screen displays a historical film scene featuring a man in a military uniform with medals. The cinema seats are visible, and a person’s feet are resting on the back of one of the seats. The room has a modern design with structural elements on the walls.
A dimly lit cinema with a large screen displays a historical film scene featuring a man in a military uniform with medals. The cinema seats are visible, and a person’s feet are resting on the back of one of the seats. The room has a modern design with structural elements on the walls.
Visual Storytelling

Revealing new perspectives through bold and creative narratives.

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woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

404 Festival transformed my perception of cinema, showcasing truly unique and inspiring short films that resonate deeply.

Alex Lee

An abstract close-up image of a film strip with visible sprocket holes. The background is blurred, featuring muted colors and soft focus.
An abstract close-up image of a film strip with visible sprocket holes. The background is blurred, featuring muted colors and soft focus.

An incredible platform for innovative filmmakers, 404 Festival celebrates authentic storytelling beyond mainstream conventions.

Jamie Chen

A vintage-style cinema building with a white facade displays film posters and a marquee sign with the text 'UM IVANOV.' Several cars are parked in front of the cinema, and there are trees on both the sides. The sky is clear, and it appears to be a sunny day.
A vintage-style cinema building with a white facade displays film posters and a marquee sign with the text 'UM IVANOV.' Several cars are parked in front of the cinema, and there are trees on both the sides. The sky is clear, and it appears to be a sunny day.
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Challenging cinema through art and technology.

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