Nippon Connection, Frankfurt am Main
The world’s largest festival for Japanese film productionsoutside Japan, Nippon Connection, takes place every June in Frankfurt am Main. The festival, which not only offers a huge treasure trove of rarely screened Japanese films but also an extensive Japanese supporting programme, is organised by the non-profit association Nippon Connection e.V. on a voluntary basis. The Nippon Connection Festival truly opens the door to a world of film in which there is always something amazing to discover.
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Lichter Filmfest Frankfurt International
The Lichter Filmfest Frankfurt International takes place in Frankfurt am Main. Every year, international films and video art projects compete for a number of awards in different categories. Founded in 2008, the festival is still relatively young but has become an important platform for filmmakers and film lovers in the Rhine-Main region. With its interesting panel discussions, it also provides important impulses for the German film landscape.
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Afica Alive Festival, Frankfurt am Main
The month-long Africa Alive Festival takes place in Frankfurt am Main and focuses on artistic productions from the African continent. Music, videos, fashion, photography and, above all, films by African artists are exhibited and presented under a different theme each year.
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Cuba im Film, Frankfurt am Main
The only Cuban film festival in Europe takes place in Frankfurt. Cuba in Film shows various documentaries, feature films and short films from Cuba, which mainly deal with modern Cuban society.
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Filmz – Festival des deutschen Kinos, Mainz
Filmz – Festival of German Cinema has been held in Mainz since 2001. It is the first feature film festival in Rhineland-Palatinate and screens a variety of German short, feature and documentary films over the course of just under two weeks. The audience becomes the jury for the competitions.
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Vista Curta, Viseu
The Vista Curta Film Festival in Viseu specialises in Portuguese short films. At the heart of the event is the intention to support regional film production through its awards. Short films of all genres are welcome, and there is even a prize for unfinished films, awarded by a jury of under-18s.
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Curtas Vila do Conte – Festival Internacional de Cinema
The International Film Festival of Vila do Conte was founded in 1933 and has become an important event for international short film in Portugal. Every year short films are screened and awarded in many different categories such as International, National, Experimental and several others. For more information, please follow the link.
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Liberation Movie Filmnacht, Offenbach am Main
The Liberation Movie Nights have been an integral part of the Waggon programme since 2013. Once a month, short films of all genres are screened, followed by an audience discussion, often with the filmmakers of the productions shown.
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CineEco – Festival Internacional de Cinema Ambiental da Serra da Estrela
CineEco – Festival Internacional de Cinema Ambiental da Serra da Estrela is an annual environmental film festival held in Seia, Portugal, since 1995. It features films on topics such as climate change, sustainability and conservation, and includes competitions for short and feature-length films from all over the world. In addition to film screenings, the festival offers workshops and discussions to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote sustainable actions.
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KinoKulinarisch, Offenbach am Main
The KinoKulinarisch film festival combines film screenings with culinary experiences. Held regularly in Offenbach am Main, it features a selected film accompanied by a menu specially created to accompany the film. Before the film, guests can enjoy a multi-course dinner based on the film’s theme. The festival is an interesting blend of love for food and love for film.
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New Generations – Independant Indian Filmfestival, Frankfurt am Main
The New Generations – Independent Indian Film Festival provides a platform for independent films from India and other South Asian countries. The selected feature films, documentaries and short films are often shown as German or European premieres. In addition to the screenings, there are film discussions, lectures and cultural events. The festival offers cineastes and those interested in culture the opportunity to discover the diversity of the South Asian film world.
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