Archiv - Filmfest Dresden

10 Jul

Become part of the pre-selection team at FILMFEST DRESDEN

Every year, several thousand short films from around the world are submitted to FILMFEST DRESDEN. Before the selection committee decides which films will be screened in the International Competition, each submission goes through a multi-stage selection process. We would like to open up that process. ...

04 Jun

FFDD26@YouTube: Watch Our Festival Talks Online Now!

Couldn’t make it to all of this year’s events at FILMFEST DRESDEN? Now’s your chance. We’ve recorded two standout panels – and they’re now available to stream on our official YouTube channel. From in-depth artistic discussions and eye-opening debates to practical insights from behind the ...

04 May

Save the Date: Short Film Night on 16 July 2026

We are delighted to be guests once again this year at our long-standing partner, the Film Nights on the Banks of the Elbe. Make a note of Thursday 16 July 2026 in your calendarsnow, as it promises to be a "short" but impressive evening. Look forward to a special summer evening full of short films ...

24 Apr

Over 21,400 people visited FFDD26

The 38 FILMFEST DRESDEN came to a very successful close last Sunday with a significant increase in visitor numbers. From 14 to 19 April, the festival attracted more than 21,400 guests to 197 events at 19 venues throughout Dresden - a significant increase compared to the previous year (2025: 17,000). ...

21 Apr

The FFDD26 Golden Ponys of the Kids & Youth programme

Once again, the 38 Filmfest Dresden invited both young and older visitors to get involved by voting for their favorite films in the Children and Youth Section – a big thank-you to everyone who took part! The programme was carefully curated in the spring by a dedicated group of 33 young curators, who ...