FILMFEST DRESDEN was founded in 1989 before the imminent collapse of the GDR and reunification of Germany. The short film festival focuses on short film in all its facets, and has become one of the most important festivals of its kind throughout Germany. FILMFEST DRESDEN is also one of the best endowed short film festivals in Europe with prizes and awards worth more than €60,000.

By now FILMFEST DRESDEN attracts around 20,000 visitors annually, including up to 500 national and international media professionals.

FILMFEST DRESDEN supports having responsible, fair and respectful relations between film festivals and the owners of film rights and has committed itself to complying with the voluntary code of ethics for German festivals.

Films produced on or after : 01/01/2017
Registration deadline : 01/12/2018
Registration deadline by Unifrance : 01/12/2018
UniFrance contacts at this event : Benoît Blanchard
Registration Form available on external website : http://www.filmfestivallife.com/FILMFEST-DRESDEN-International-Short-Film-Festival

Subtitling required
Maximum runtime : 30'
Films produced on or after : 01/01/2017
Genres accepted : Fiction films and animated films
Pre-selection format requirements : Streaming
Screening format requirements : 35mm, DCP (Digital Cinema Package)