FINE FILMS, FINE GUESTS – FINE FESTIVAL!
The 22nd International Short Film Festival with 63 short film programs was very successful and fine. 14.000 visitors came to see the films, we had guests from all over the world – more we ever had, and 18 awards worth € 40.000,- found happy winners in 5 competitions.
From over 4,000 entries from 98 countries, we have chosen 486 films from 48 countries , of which 161 were nominated for the following six competition programs: International Competition, Confrontations: Against Violence and Intolerance, Documentary Competition, German Competition, Children's Short Film Competition, and Eject - Midnight Movie Madness.
The special focus dealt with the genre of animation , with internationally recognized guests such as Bruno Bozzetto and Michaela Pavlatova as well as retrospective programs on the work of renowned animation artists . Country focus programs on the Czech Republic and Brazil, and the results of a children's film workshop provided additional highlights among almost 30 special film programs . From „Classic New York“ to „Asi-Anima“, from „Clipped“ to „Realitiy Bites“, it seems we had a keen sense of thrilling themes. And: at lounges, brunch, location tour and parties we had good fun.
Thanks for joining the festival – see you again next year!
