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 ... Join the short side: News for Friends of FFDD
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 ... Our selection committees for FFDD26
DOC NYC is here! We’ve curated some tips to help you navigate the festival like a pro, save money, and make the most of your experience! WATCH A WORLD PREMIERE DOC NYC 2025 has a staggering 31 Never-before-seen-films that are making their debuts at this year’s festival. Some of the eagerly anticipated titles include Rory […]
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After premiering “Aquarela” in Berlin, renowned Russian director Victor Kossakovsky — whose titles also include “Gunda” and “Architecton” — immediately received an email. “You understand me. I need to show you something,” said the mailer, and against his usual practice of deleting fan messages, the filmmaker agreed to meet for a coffee the next day. […]
(L-R) Jessica Hargrave, Tig Notaro, Stef Willen, Ryan White, Megan Falley, and Andrea Gibson attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “Come See Me in the Good Light” premiere at Library Center Theatre. (Photo by Chad Salvador/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Jessica Herndon The unmistakable power of Andrea Gibson’s poetry is their radical vulnerability — […]
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By Bailey Pennick One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we can learn a lot about the filmmakers from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival through the art that these storytellers share with us, there’s always more we can […]
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L–R: Ed Harris, Gyula Gazdag Inaugural Robert Redford Luminary Award to Honor Ed Harris and Gyula Gazdag PARK CITY, UTAH, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced details for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival’s annual fundraiser, Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford, taking place on Friday, January 23, 2026, […]
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With 92,000 spectators and visitors at screenings in physical venues and online, as well as at events, the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival called it a wrap. From October 30th to November 9th, this year’s edition hosted premieres, fascinating discussions, masterclasses, exhibitions, and parties. It welcomed glamorous figures of world cinema, including Isabelle Huppert, Indya...
The VS-Films Festival is the first qualitative festival for very short films that do not exceed ten minutes in length. It includes competitions for feature films, documentaries, and animation.
Festival founder Ziad Basmair and festival president Osama Abonar are passionate about bringing stories to life through very short films.
Whether you’re a seasoned industry professional or a...