MODENA — The 12th edition of the DIG Festival will take place on 23-27 September 2026 in Modena with the title "Bella Ciao".
In the past 10 years the DIG Festival has become an international point of reference for journalists devoted to investigations and reportage.
As in the previous years, Journalismfund grantees will be among the speakers of the festival. This time they will be part of 'Who Owns Environmental Harm? Tracing the power chains behind environmental destruction" panel, focusing on tracking the structures behind environmental damage.
DIG Awards
Founded in 2015, the DIG Awards have become a key reference, honoring bold investigations and powerful reportage that have given voice to globally relevant stories. Over the years, these awards have championed free, independent, and high-quality journalism.
As usual, the DIG Awards offer several competition categories to highlight different forms of video and audio journalism:
- Video: Investigative Long, Investigative Medium, Reportage Long, Reportage Medium, Short
- Audio & Podcast
- DIG Pitch «Matteo Scanni»: dedicated to documentaries in development, with funding of up to €15,000 for the winning project.
Admission
Attendance is free: you don’t need to buy a ticket to attend the events, DIG Talks, and DIG Academy sessions. There is also no registration required. However, certain events might require a ticket or reservation. Find more details on the festival's website.
