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Village, culture and FAI Days
Piazza Carlo Coletti, the Historic Documentary Center, the medieval alleys, the Clock Tower, the historical parade, and the Sanctuary during the guided tour.
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Applications open
Applications close on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM (Italian time).
Applications are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal: the program and information remain available on this page.
The project
The San Donato Creator Experience is a call for content creators promoted by Visit San Donato Val di Comino: a weekend, October 10 and 11, 2026, to showcase San Donato Val di Comino through its cultural heritage, people, and local flavors, along with a nature hike in the Comino Valley. It takes place during the FAI Autumn Days.
We ask you to bring your own personal perspective: you'll walk through the alleys and buildings open for the occasion, meet the hosts and cooks in the village, cycle through the valley's landscapes, and create content designed for your community. This isn't a course or a school: it's a local experience.
The FAI Autumn Days
This is the weekend when the FAI – Italian Environment Fund – opens up often-littered heritage sites to the public. This call is an initiative of Visit San Donato Val di Comino and is not organized by the FAI; visits follow the program and access conditions established for the days.
The press tour includes
Who are we looking for?
We don't require a minimum number of followers: what matters is the quality of the story and the affinity with the local area.
Travel and local stories, for those looking for their next destination.
History, architecture, traditions, and people of small towns.
Typical products, cheeses and those who preserve them.
Hospitality, stays and pace of those who choose to stay.
The call is also open to international creators. In your application, please indicate the language of your content, your country of origin, and your availability to travel to San Donato Val di Comino.
How the selection takes place
Fill out the form or email [email protected] with the requested information.
We examine the portfolio, audience, and narrative proposal of each application.
We contact the selected profiles to check availability and details.
We will send the final program to the selected profiles, including times, meeting points, and access methods to the FAI sites.
The required contents
You can create a single video that encompasses the entire weekend in a single storytelling, or multiple videos, one for each theme. Format, length, and delivery times will be agreed upon with the selected creators.
Strand 1
Piazza Carlo Coletti, the Historic Documentary Center, the medieval alleys, the Clock Tower, the historical parade, and the Sanctuary during the guided tour.
Strand 2
The partner accommodation and the hosts who host you: welcome, spaces, and stories from those who welcome you.
Strand 3
The farm that produces zero-mile cheese and the Saturday evening tasting, combining rural traditions and local products.
Strand 4
The excursion with Civico 13 E-Bike Store among the landscapes and routes of the valley, on Sunday morning.
You can create a single video about the weekend, or multiple videos per strand, and deliver the files to Visit San Donato Val di Comino.
Any publications on your channels are defined in the agreement.
The video, or one of the videos, may be published in collaboration with the Visit San Donato Val di Comino profiles and partners, according to agreements.
The channels, duration, and terms of use of the content are established in writing in the agreed license.
If your community speaks another language, you can offer content in your own language; any Italian or English subtitles will be agreed upon.
Official program
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October 2026: the village, the culture and the flavours, then the Comino Valley by e-bike
12:00–13:00
Arrival and check-in
We will send you the name and address of the property where you can check in.
13:00–14:00
Lunch break
Free time for lunch and to prepare for the afternoon visit.
14:00–15:00
Welcome and briefing
Informal meeting at Shake Bar, Piazza Carlo Coletti 43, with representatives from Visit San Donato Val di Comino.
15:00–17:00
FAI Autumn Days: Guided Tour
17:00–20:00
Golden hour and free time
From 5:00 PM, the village is bathed in the golden light of sunset: the perfect time to photograph and film Reels and Stories among the alleys, arches, and stairways. Then, there's free time to rest, work on your first content, and drive to Casal Marini for the tasting.
20:00
Tasting of cheeses and typical products
Casal Marini, Contrada Ponte di Tolle 33. A farmhouse that produces locally sourced cheese.
The host accompanies guests during the tasting, sharing the traditions of rural hospitality and how local cheeses and specialties are produced.
For content creators, it's an opportunity to document the preparation, tastings, people, and stories behind local products. The location is accessible by car.
Information for content creators. The program is designed to encourage spontaneous and personal exploration of the area: each participant chooses which moments to explore through photographs, videos, and social media content. In case of rain, outdoor filming will be adjusted, and the e-bike excursion may be subject to change, in accordance with the operator's instructions. Lunch and dinner are not included.
To be confirmed Before sending the final program: actual time of the historical parade, excursion itinerary, possible Sunday aperitif, and access methods to the FAI sites.
The selected creators
Profiles published with the creators' consent
Block to be completed after selection: for each creator authorized portrait, name and social profile.
The contents created
Block to be completed after the event: each video linked to the creator and partner. Any results must be published with the source and measurement period.
Application
Tell us who you are, who you speak to, and how you would describe San Donato Val di Comino. We'll evaluate all applications and contact the selected candidates.
Would you prefer to apply by email?
Write to [email protected] with object «"Creator Application - San Donato October 10–11, 2026"» and indicates the same information as in the form: name, country and city of departure, content language, social profiles, three representative links, community, availability and narrative proposal.
Fields marked with * are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can international creators apply?
Yes. The call is open to Italian and international creators: please indicate in your application the language of your content, your country of origin, and your availability to travel to the destination.
When can I apply?
Applications close on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM (Italian time).
Are you participating all weekend?
Yes: the program is a single weekend, from Saturday 10th to Sunday 11th October 2026, with an overnight stay.
What does the press tour include?
The press tour includes accommodation (check-in Saturday, October 10th, check-out Sunday, October 11th), a guided tour with FAI representatives, a tasting of cheeses and traditional products in Casal Marini, and an e-bike excursion with Civico 13 E-Bike Store. The name and address of the accommodation will be sent to you before check-in; the type of accommodation and services will be agreed upon with the selected creators.
Are travel and transfers covered?
We offer round-trip transportation from Cassino train station. Other travel arrangements are agreed upon with the selected creators.
Are lunch and dinner included?
No, lunch and dinner are not included. A free lunch break is provided on Saturday. An evening tasting of cheeses and typical products is offered in Casal Marini. On Sunday, an aperitif featuring local products may be included, if confirmed by the organizers.
What is the language of the activities?
Activities take place locally with local guides and operators. The language of the tour and any English-speaking assistance are to be agreed upon with the organizer.
How much content is required?
It can be a single video that encompasses the entire weekend in a single storytelling, or multiple videos, one for each theme. Format, length, and delivery: agreed upon with the selected creators.
Is professional support provided?
Yes: a photographer and videographer will assist you with preparation, filming, and editing, before, during, and after the event. Times and methods are agreed upon with the selected creators.
Is publication also required?
Any publications on your profiles and in collaboration with partners are defined in the agreement.
How are videos used?
Visit San Donato Val di Comino and its partners may reuse the content according to the license established in writing: subjects, channels, duration and modifications.
How do you get to Casal Marini?
Casal Marini, at Contrada Ponte di Tolle 33, can be reached by car: on Saturdays, after free time, we travel by car for the tasting at 8:00 PM.
How are the results communicated?
We will contact the selected candidates via email after the applications close.
Are there any accessibility needs?
Yes: please indicate them in the logistics notes or email [email protected]. We'll discuss possible solutions together.
Press trips
For ordinary press travel requests, the procedure remains valid with at least 30 working days' notice.
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