Tübingen | Stuttgart International French-language Film Festival
TypeFeature film and short film festival
ThemeFrench-language
LocationGermany
PeriodOctober, November
Event presentation
Since its creation in 1984, the International Francophone Film Festival Tübingen | Stuttgart has become the must-see event dedicated to French speaking cinema in Germany. Every year, the festival offers the latest French productions to a very enthusiastic audience, which also gives a particularly warm welcome to the new generation of French filmmakers. With its annual "Focus Africa", the festival is also considered an important forum for contemporary African cinema. Since 2025, the "Young Audiences" section has offered a varied programme of films and workshops for children and teenagers, in addition to screenings for school classes, establishing itself as a festival for all generations.
Grand Prix of the Tübingen International Francophone Film Festival | Stuttgart for the best film in the "International Competition", worth €5,000. Half of this prize is awarded to the director and half to the producer of the film, selected by the International Jury.
Audience Award for Best French-Language Feature Film in the Official Selection, worth €3,000. The award is presented to the director.
Audience Award for Best French-Language Short Film in the Official Selection, worth €2,000. The award is presented to the director.
The Franco-German Youth Jury Prize in Tübingen, worth €1,000, rewards a selection of films chosen from all films in all sections. The prize is awarded to the director.
The Stuttgart Youth Jury Award, worth €1,000, rewards a selection of films chosen from all films in all sections. The award is presented to the director.
SHORT FILM SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Film produced from: January 2025 onwards
Subtitles: required (English or German)
Maximum length: 25 minutes
Genres accepted: all genres
Requirements: Films not previously shown on television or in cinemas (country)
Required format for screening: DVD, DCP (Digital Cinema Package), Blu-ray
Information on feature films
Contact UniFrance: Yoann Ubermulhin
Registration conditions for short films
Films produced on or after : Janvier 2021
Subtitling required
Maximum runtime : 15'
Films produced on or after : Janvier 2021
Genres accepted : All genres
Conditions : Films not previously released in theaters or broadcast on TV (by country)
Pre-selection format requirements : Short Film Gallery
Screening format requirements : DVD, DCP (Digital Cinema Package), Blu-ray
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