Filmfest Düsseldorf

In the organizer's words:

Short films are entertaining and moving in their own special way and are in no way inferior to major film productions.

This versatility prompted students of media and cultural studies from Düsseldorf to launch a short film competition.
Our aim is to give ambitious, up-and-coming young filmmakers the opportunity to present their passion and talent to a wide audience and at the same time promote intercultural exchange.

This mission has been ongoing for over 20 years since the premiere.
uninterrupted.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of a total of around 900 students, the Düsseldorf Film Festival has built up a reputation as an established and well-known short film festival in recent years.
established and widely known short film festival.

In recent years, we have inspired more visitors than ever before with a very special supporting program and this year we would like to offer an unforgettable experience once again.
and this year we would like to offer another unforgettable cultural experience.

We are looking forward to live musical acts, exciting interviews with
with the filmmakers and a special expert jury, which consists of various film experts every year.
jury, which consists of different film experts every year.

Thanks to the connection between the university and the city, the
Filmfest Düsseldorf, you will meet a diverse target group of creative students and a culturally interested audience
from the entire region.

In addition, the Filmfest offers an exchange platform for filmmakers and those interested in film as well as academic representatives of different generations. So don't hesitate and become part of the largest
student project at Heinrich Heine University!

Price information:

All people are welcome and may enjoy our top selection this year with Free admission!