Life is too short for long stories. Join the short side!

Become a member of the Friends of FILMFEST DRESDEN and support our festival that celebrates short films in all their diversity.

Your membership helps bring national and international filmmakers, emerging talents, and exceptional short films to Dresden, keeping the festival a lively meeting place for audiences and creators alike.

The Friends make it possible to:

  • Endow the Audience Award in the Central German Competition, giving visibility to regional talent
  • Support travel and accommodation for invited filmmakers
  • Ensure fair fees and screening payments for artists
  • Host events that foster exchange between audiences and filmmakers

Whether as a Fan, Small Friend, or Big Friend – every membership strengthens our community and makes Dresden a hub for film art and cultural exchange.

Join the short side and help shape the festival with your membership.

Thank you to our members

Filmnächte am Elbufer

Ansgar Froese / Annekatrin Klepsch / Corinna Lauck, Buchenblau / Tidi von Tiedemann, Kontrastfilm Filmproduktion / Oliver Ebert, Kreuzgut.Disko / Silvana Sieborn

Ralf Daniel / Steffi Messerschmidt / Christian Schmiedgen / Jenny Hecker / Carola Fritzsche / Veronika Börner / Stephan Weiße