The Meglio matti che corti (Better crazy than shorts) contest – since 2014 - aims to look into those stories which recount the world of mental health through the language of moving images.
This contest is one of the most eagerly awaited events of Màt, the Mental Health Week in Modena which will take place in the second half of October. The aim of the project is to promote a culture of inclusion and awareness, which fights against prejudice, investigating the world of mental health and the stories of those who experience it. What better way to use film language to give voice to the citizens and all the professionals who work every day to reduce the suffering and improve the quality of life of those who access the services?
The project is promoted and organized by the association Arci Modena and the Local Health Unit Azienda Usl in Modena.

Awards & Prizes

Technical Jury Award 'Vittorio Saltini': € 500,00
People’s Choice Award: € 200,00

Rules & Terms

The short films shall not exceed the duration of 20 minutes and must be submitted no later than 1 July 2024. Participation is open to any genre, provided that the work deals, either explicitly or metaphorically, with the theme of mental health.
The selected films will be announced privately to the directors on 30 August 2024. The official communication will published on September 2024.
The final event will take place in Modena on 15 November 2024 at the Cinema Astra (Via Francesco Rismondo 21, Modena). More information as soon as possible.
If it is necessary to proceed to an online event (due to the international health emergency), the selected will be notified in time of this eventuality.
After the screening, the technical jury award and the people’s choice award will be assigned.
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  • Antony Petrou

    Amazing festival. lovely people and well organised. Very proud to have won best film!

    February 2020
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  • Luca Angioli

    It was an honor to take part to this great festival about mental health. The location was great, an old and beautiful cinema in Modena, the selection was full of great movies and the projection was technically perfect. Great experience!

    December 2019
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  • Francesco Felli

    ci sono molti festival assolutamente più blasonati, dove il tema è solo un pretesto, spesso rinnegato dalla tipologia di film scelti e dall'incompetenza sull'argomento da parte degli stessi operatori.
    In questo caso, pur trattandosi di una piccola realtà, ho conosciuto persone straordinarie ed impeccabili. Inoltre è uno dei pochi festival che riconosce un premio in denaro!

    December 2017
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  • Ben Grace

    I had a fantastic experience with Meglio Matti Che Corti, as one of the festival winners they ensured I was able to attend the festival. They were kind and welcoming and completely inclusive, even ensuring that one of the Arci Modena volunteers (Filippo) was there to translate the discussion for me as I don't speak Italian.

    I'd absolutely recommend entering supporting this competition and entering your film - this was the best festival experience I've ever had!

    December 2017
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