About

Welcome to the Brandenburg International Film Festival, a celebration of cinematic innovation and artistic expression. In the heart of Berlin, we invite short film-makers from around the world to join us in reimagining the captivating world of German Expressionist cinema.

Our vision for this festival is a cinematic journey where contemporary creators pay homage to the groundbreaking German Expressionist films of the early 20th century. Our goal is to delve into the artistic movement that transformed the cinematic world through the medium of short films. We invite visionary filmmakers to showcase their works infused with the same bold spirit, dramatic shadows, and avant-garde storytelling that defined this era. Let's collaborate to create something truly exceptional and leave our mark on the world of cinema.

The Brandenburg International Film Festival is a platform for artists to transport us to the depths of human emotions, to experiment with visual storytelling, and to engage in a dialogue that transcends time. Join us in re-evaluating and reinvigorating the essence of German Expressionist cinema, uniting the past and present in a thrilling cinematic experience.

The Brandenburg International Film Festival is on a mission to illuminate the art of storytelling through short films while paying homage to the iconic German Expressionist films that have left an indelible mark on cinematic history. Our purpose is to provide a global platform for emerging and established short film-makers to showcase their unique perspectives, reimagining the artistic movement that gave birth to German Expressionist cinema.

We aim to nurture a creative environment that celebrates the innovative spirit of these visionary filmmakers, encouraging a re-evaluation of their cinematic contributions in a contemporary context. Our objective is to establish a dynamic and inclusive community of storytellers who are unified through the enchantment of cinema, enabling us to connect the past and present seamlessly. By doing so, we hope to evoke emotions, provoke thoughts, and spark discussions that transcend boundaries and time.

The Brandenburg International Film Festival is dedicated to nurturing the talents of short filmmakers and preserving the legacy of German Expressionist films, ensuring that the cinematic art form continues to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide.

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Officially Selected Projects

Documentary film, short film, feature filmDocumentary film, short film, feature film
short filmshort film
script writing, short filmscript writing, short film
Fiction film, Short film, Student filmFiction film, Short film, Student film
Documentary film, Short filmDocumentary film, Short film
fiction filmfiction film
Experimental film, Fiction film, Short filmExperimental film, Fiction film, Short film
Fiction film, Short film, Student filmFiction film, Short film, Student film
Docu-Feature film, Documentary film, Experimental film, Short filmDocu-Feature film, Documentary film, Experimental film, Short film
Animation film, Documentary film, Short film, Student filmAnimation film, Documentary film, Short film, Student film
Animation film, Other, Short filmAnimation film, Other, Short film
Animation film, Documentary film, Other film, Short filmAnimation film, Documentary film, Other film, Short film