Archiv - Filmfest Dresden

13 Nov

Our selection committees for FFDD26

Until 1st December, filmmakers are invited to submit their works for next year’s festival. While submissions are coming in, our selection committees for the International, National and Central German Competitions have already begun their first meetings. We’re delighted to welcome back many familiar ...

11 Nov

Join the short side: News for Friends of FFDD

Life is too short for long stories – so we’ll keep it short: our Friends of FILMFEST DRESDEN programme has just been refreshed! With your membership, you help bring national and international filmmakers, young talents, and outstanding short films to Dresden – making it possible for us to continue ...

01 Sep

Call for Entry for FFDD26 is now open!

Submissions for the 38 FILMFEST DRESDEN (14–19 April 2026) are now open. As in previous years, please use www.shortfilmdepot.com to submit your films. We are looking for short fiction and animation films (up to 30 minutes) produced after 31 December 2023 for our International and National ...

10 Jun

FFDD25@YouTube: Watch Our Festival Talks Online Now!

Couldn’t make it to all of this year’s events at FILMFEST DRESDEN? Or want to revisit the most inspiring moments from the festival’s industry programme? Now’s your chance. We’ve recorded a selection of standout panels, masterclasses, and filmmaker conversations — and they’re now available to stream ...

08 May

30th Dresden Short Film Night at the Filmnächte am Elbufer – Save the Date: 10 July!

We are thrilled to announce that the 30th edition of the Dresden Short Film Night will once again take place in collaboration with our long-standing main partner, the Filmnächte am Elbufer. On Thursday, 10 July 2025, we invite you to join us for a special summer evening as we look back – with a ...