June 2021

18 Jun

FFDD21: Nominees Screening for the LUCA Film Award for GenderDiversity

For the fourth time, the LUCA Film Award will honour short films at FILMFEST DRESDEN that send a clear signal for the acceptance of all genders, against sexism and against any discrimination. On Thursday, 15 July at 8 pm you can see the nominated shortlist for the award at a special screening at the ...

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17 Jun

FFDD21: Open Air at TUSCULUM

Our summer festival from 13 to 18 July has an additional open-air venue! In cooperation with the Studentenwerk Dresden, we are happy to welcome you to three evenings of short films in the green court behind the TUSCULUM student club. Admission is free, each evening starts at 9:30 pm. Come ...

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12 Jun

FFDD21: New sponsor for Golden Horseman International Animation

We are very pleased that a new prize donor is supporting us: this year the Saxon State Chancellery is donating the Golden Horseman Animation in the International Competition, endowed with 7,500 €. From the official press release of the Saxon State Chancellery: "Saxony's Media Minister Oliver ...

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10 Jun

FFDD21: Discourse Europe - UK

The Discourse Europe: UK section also has a political focus: In the WHEN THE ONLY PLACE TO GO IS IN programme, the British director Daniel Elliott takes a personal approach to addressing even unpleasant subjects. Doing so, he calls upon us to no longer literally ignore the “elephant in the room”. ...

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09 Jun

Call for Applications: Talking Shorts - Summer Film Criticism Workshop

Lago Film Fest & FILMFEST DRESDEN join forces with Talking Shorts to bring you an exclusive workshop on short film criticism. You will gain insights into journalistic practice under the guidance of established journalists and film scholars. You will acquire the fundamental craft of film ...

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