Feature Film 2024
General Information
Each feature-length film is submitted as a general feature-length film. The festival selection committee assigns the films to the film sections on the basis of quality, content and form, but also on the basis of the information given at the time of submission. Nominations for competitions are also made by the selection committee. The submission of a film does not require festival participation; the selection committee also decides on this.
General feature film submission is open to all films with a minimum runtime of 70 minutes. There are no limitations on content or genre. Open to documentaries. The film must not have been theatrically released, broadcasted on television in Germany or be available to purchase as DVD, Blu-ray or stream before the festival dates. German-festival or world premieres and films from the year 2024 will be first choice. Depending on the origin, language and content the festival will assign film submissions to the festival’s sections.
Feature-length films of 50 minutes or more are only permitted if
-
the film addresses the issue of sustainability (see GREEN HORIZONS AWARD)
-
there is a regional connection to the film/film team (see HEIMSPIEL AWARD)
_______________________________________________________________________________