No Fee
Submissions deadline
05 Nov 25
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05 Aug 2025
Call for entries
05 Nov 2025
Final deadline
06 Nov 2025
Notification date
05 Dec 2025
01 Feb 2026
Festival start: 05 December 2025 Festival end: 01 February 2026
The current severe political and ecological crises seem to make idealistic or even utopian thinking—developing positive visions of the future—almost impossible.
Our theme, Collaborative Futures – SMALL APPROACHES, seeks to focus precisely on these small gestures of hope or success.
Participation will be determined by a jury composed of the cooperation partners listed on the website.
Cash Prizes: 777€
3 x Invitation to Artist Talks in Schwäbisch Gmünd
3 x €777 Audience Award
Further Information:
The selected works will be presented:
in the spaces of the Gmünder Kunstverein
in public urban spaces (shop windows, facades)
at the “Brazil” arthouse cinema in Schwäbisch Gmünd
on the social media channels of the Gmünder Kunstverein
on a website specifically designed for the project
in a printed catalogue to be published in spring 2026
Film formats (artistic/documentary) as well as animations may be submitted, with a maximum length of 3 minutes and a clear reference to the exhibition theme.
Submit here for free.
Submissions must include:
An application form with a short biography and project description.
The film contribution in MP4 format, at least in HD
Forms for the transfer of rights as described on the website
→ All forms will be available on our website starting August 5, 2025.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
05 Nov 25