International Short Film Festival Oberhausen

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29 April - 4 May 2025

Festival

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Accreditation for the 71st International Short Film Festival Oberhausen is possible until 23 April via our online form.

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Festival programme

Theme:
The Long Way to the Neighbour – GDR Films in Oberhausen

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Festival

Registration for the Oberhausen Seminar still open!

Led by researcher, author and curator Galit Eilat, the seminar is, as always, aimed at young artists, filmmakers, curators and academics. 

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Artistic Autonomy and Polyphony

Statement by the programme committee and new artistic director on the future orientation of the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen

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Announcing the new directors of the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen

Madeleine Bernstorff and Susannah Pollheim will take over as co-directors of the festival following the departure of Lars Henrik Gass

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Distribution

Our distribution programme 2024
39 new acquisitions are available for screenings.

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This Is Short

THIS IS SHORT is online!
The new streaming service for short films, globally available and curated by six European film festivals, including Oberhausen is live!

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New programmes at the 71st Oberhausen Festival

12 Mar 2025

New programmes at the 71st Oberhausen Festival

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Call for Entries MuVi Award 2025

12 Feb 2025

Call for Entries for the MuVi Award 2025

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Announcing the new directors of the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen

18 Dec 2024

Announcing the new directors of the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen

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