Internationale Kurzfilmwoche Regensburg (33)

Festival start: 04 March 2027      Festival end: 14 March 2027

The International Short Film Week Regensburg was founded in 1994 by the Arbeitskreis Film Regensburg e.V. (AKF e.V.) as a non-profit festival and has been held annually ever since.

What began as a small experiment has grown into an integral part of Regensburg’s cultural scene. Since March 2013, the festival has officially operated under the name International Short Film Week Regensburg.

At no fewer than four venues across Regensburg, the festival celebrates the short film format.

In addition, throughout the year the festival maintains a regional, national, and international presence through collaborations with partner festivals, supporters, and sponsors.

Four competitions form the heart of the festival, and the several thousand submissions received each year testify to the international relevance the festival has built over time.

Alongside the competitions for contemporary productions, the festival also presents a high-quality special programme featuring thematic and country-specific focuses as well as retrospectives. Some of these screenings are curated and presented by renowned guest curators, who also engage with audiences through discussions and contextual presentations.

Workshops, musical contributions, and art exhibitions further distinguish the festival from the wide range of cultural offerings and attract both interested audiences and industry professionals to the cathedral city alike.

Another important component of the festival is its programme of screenings for children and schools, accompanied by media education initiatives. These activities help preserve film as an art form while also encouraging critical and informed engagement with media in everyday life.

Cash Prizes: 13,888€

1. International Competition

Bavarian Broadcasting Award (EUR 5.000)
BMW - Award for Social Sustainability (EUR 4.000)

Award of the City of Regensburg (EUR 1.000)
Architecture Film Award (EUR 1,500
Audience Award (EUR 333)


2. German Competition
Candis Award (Best Film, EUR 1.500)
Max-Bresele-Award / Political Film Award (EUR 500)
Architecture Film Award (EUR 1.500)
Audience Award (EUR 333)


3. Architecture Film Competition
Architecture Film Award (EUR 1.500)

1 Only short films up to a maximum length of 30 minutes are accepted.

2. The year of production of the submitted film is 2025 or 2026.

3. Only one film submission per filmmaker/director is allowed.

4. Films submitted in previous years may not be submitted again.

5. Submission period is from 01 June to 31 October 2026 inclusive.

6. The allocation to a competition category is determined by the country of production. For more information, see below

7. The pre-selection committee also proposes individual films from the submissions for special programmes.

8. A screening fee (film rental) is not paid generally for submissions.

9. A submission fee of EUR 12/15 (regular/last minute) (International Competition // Architecture Film Competition) and a submission fee of EUR 8/10 (regular/last minute) (German Competition) will be charged for participation.

10. KURZFILMWOCHE reserves the right to make changes.