Submit films from 1 March - 21 June, 2013
International short filmmaking in all its diversity, the 2013 festival edition will include 7 competitions and numerous special programmes & events in 7 cinemas and additional locations in Berlin.
500 Films in 58 programmes, 7 competitions and 7 cinemas and locations!
With an audience record of 17,000, the Festival came to a euphoric close! We had a lot of fun with more than 550 guests from all over the world. Thanks to all of them, thanks to our partners and friends and thanks to the Berliners for having been a great audience!
Read the Catalogue (Part 1) and see the Special Programmes + Check out the online festival magazine Behind the Screen! + Watch the Festival-Trailer!
Festival OpeningCome and celebrate the 28th International Short Film Festival Berlin on 11 November 2012! |
The ProgrammeView all programmes comprising 7 competitions and numerous special sections |
International Competition7 programmes in the International Competition compete for the jury's favour and celebrate the diversity of short film culture! |
Confrontations CompetitionThe three Confrontations programmes highlight global political and social issues |
Documentary CompetitionThe doc section reveals a world full of unforgettable portraits and incredible observations in 2 programmes! |
German Competition3 programmes that reveal the true diversity, fun and seriousness of German film culture. |
Green Screen Competition
Entertaining and insightful environmental films at Green Screen in two unique programmes. |
Eject CompetitionEject XV - The Long Night of Odd Films with 25 weird shorts in a long, late and crazy Friday night screening! |
Viral Video AwardCast your vote in the online competition and select your favourite of 21 viral videos with a message! |
EventsCheck out interfilm's legendary festival events |
Focus AfricaSix programmes bursting with African culture, politics and life! |
Focus IcelandThree programmes that transport you to Iceland and extraordinary encounters! |
Guestsinterfilm welcomes the world with Guest Progammes from China, Czech, Holland, Berlin and a Poetry Film Festival! |
DelicaciesEnjoy our irresistable selection of special programmes in Delicacies! |
Clips & TracksEnjoy a mix of international music videos and animation in 3 stunning programmes! |
Sound & VisionWe're turning off the sound and inviting amazing musicians to create live music for epically visual films at Sound & Vision |
Bike ShortsIndulge in a wild mix of sport, thrills and fun at the Bike Shorts special, full of international films! |
Table QuizTest your short and feature film knowledge at interfilm's wacky quiz night: Table Quiz! Please note: This event is held in German |
ShortFridayCelebrating the diversity of short film creativity on a long ShortFriday at numerous events and exchanges - on 16 November at the Volksbühne! |
Pitch me!Present your film and media projects! Pitch, screen and meet during ShortFriday at Pitch me! |
Festival PartySee you at our festival party on Sat. 17 Nov. in Kreuzberg at fab location Bi Nuu (Schlesisches Tor) |
And much, much, much more ...... check out The Programme |