Every year, Filmfest Dresden is supplementing its film programmes with a extensive range of special events with discussions, receptions and get-togethers for members of the media profession. In this way the festival is providing an active platform on which all of the latest issues in the short and animated film areas can be presented and discussed in detail. Media professionals and interested poeple have thereby an opportunity to get into closer contact with filmmakers and experts. Furthermore, sufficient opportunities for more exchange and nightly amusement will provide our festival club.