Artis–Naples has announced the film lineup for the 17th annual Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), taking place October 23–26, 2025 across multiple venues, including Hayes Hall, Daniels Pavilion, Norris Garden, and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Mercato.
The festival will open on Thursday, October 23, with Opening Night Shorts: Unexpected Outcomes in Hayes Hall, showcasing all seven short films participating in NIFF’s inaugural Short Film Juried Competition. The program celebrates the creativity and storytelling of short-form cinema with works from emerging and established filmmakers.
The festival will close on Sunday, October 26, with a special presentation of The Princess Bride in Concert, featuring a live performance of Mark Knopfler’s score by the Naples Philharmonic, conducted by Jack Everly…