Travel Puglia has joined the ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 as an official sponsor for the first time, offering festival audiences the chance to win a trip for two to Puglia valued at up to $18,000.
Presented by Palace Cinemas, the festival is the world’s largest celebration of Italian cinema and is screening across Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, Byron Bay, Ballina, Melbourne, Ballarat, Brisbane and Perth until 18 October 2026.
This year’s program celebrates Italy’s stories, language and culture through contemporary cinema, documentaries and comedy.
The partnership reflects Travel Puglia’s commitment to showcasing the region’s culture, cuisine and way of life, while reaching a national audience with a strong interest in Italian travel and culture.
“Cinema has an extraordinary ability to transport people and inspire them to experience a destination for themselves, and through this partnership we hope to introduce more Australians to Puglia’s beautiful towns, rich traditions and warm hospitality,” Travel Puglia co-founder Monique Fabris said.
The major prize includes Travel Puglia’s 5 Senses of Puglia tour for two, valued at $13,000, together with up to $5,000 towards return flights from Australia.
The experience includes seven nights in a traditional masseria, daily breakfast, selected lunches and dinners, local wine with included meals, transport throughout the tour, bilingual hosts and expert local guides. Experiences include olive-oil tasting, mozzarella making, local cooking and guided visits to some of Puglia’s most beautiful towns.
“We are thrilled to give one festival-goer and their guest the opportunity to experience the region through the immersive, locally led style of travel that sits at the heart of everything we do,” said Fabris.
For competition details and film dates schedule click here.
