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42. Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg - Call for Entries
Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg
About the Open Call
The 42nd edition of Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg (June 2-7, 2026) is a qualifying festival for the British BAFTA Awards, BIFA, and the European Film Awards. It features several competitions including International, German, and the theme-based Triple Axel Competition (2026 theme: 'Three'). The festival also hosts the Junges Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg - Mo&Friese for young audiences.
What is Offered
Prizes worth a total of €15,500; Triple Axel audience prize of €1,000; ECFA Short Film Award nomination; qualification for BAFTA and BIFA.
Requirements
Films of all genres with a maximum running time of 30 minutes (3 minutes for Triple Axel). Production date requirements: after January 2025 for International/German competitions, and after January 2024 for Mo&Friese and Triple Axel.
How to Apply
Submissions are accepted via Shortfilmdepot and Filmfreeway starting from October 1, 2025.
Key Information
Deadline
January 31, 2026
Location
Hamburg, Germany
Categories
Compensation
paid
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