Faito Doc Festival 2025 is the immersive experience at the heart of the Faito Doc Festival, an international documentary film festival held every summer on Mount Faito, near Vico Equense, Italy. The 2025 edition will take place from July 19 to July 27, combining independent cinema, camping in nature, and cultural exchange.
Located at 1,200 meters above sea level, the camp brings filmmakers, students, artists, and nature lovers together for a week of screenings, workshops, and open-air life with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, and Capri.
Where is Faito Doc Festival 2025?
Il festival si svolge sul Monte Faito, una delle cime più panoramiche della Penisola Sorrentina, facilmente raggiungibile da Vico Equense tramite funivia o strada carrabile. Le attività sono distribuite tra la Casa del Cinema, i sentieri circostanti e le aree attrezzate per il campeggio immerso nella natura.
What does the festival offer?
The Faito Doc Festival offers a rich and multidisciplinary program:
Film screenings
Around 50 international documentaries will be screened during the week, of which 27 are in competition. Sections include:
Feature films and short films
School and experimental documentaries
Retrospectives and previews
Workshops and training
In addition to screenings, the festival organises:
Masterclasses with cinema professionals
Writing and directing workshop
Sound and audiovisual production workshops
Confirmed guests include award-winning engineers such as Maricetta Lombardo, known for her work in sound design.
Activities in nature
Part of the experience is living in the forest. Every day there are:
Signature walks along the paths of Monte Faito
Meditation and yoga sessions
Stand Up comedy show
Artistic itineraries and land art projects curated by students and academies
Section “Doc for Kids”
Parallel programming designed for children and families with selected screenings, educational games and creative meetings.