Filmfest Bremen

Filmfest Bremen is an international film festival that brings films from around the world to audiences in Bremen. Its annual program combines screenings with competitions, premieres, special presentations and events for film professionals. Festival categories include humor and satire, innovation, local stories, global perspectives, sustainability and diversity, alongside a short-film award and audience prizes.

The festival also presents the Bremer Filmpreis, recognizing significant contributions to cinema, and has honored international artists including Vanessa Redgrave. Its industry program offers a space for professional exchange, complemented by events and activities across the city. Audiences can explore the program, attend screenings at festival locations and purchase tickets, while filmmakers can submit work for consideration in upcoming editions.

Filmfest Bremen also shares festival highlights and information through its website, newsletter and social media. The festival is supported by partners, sponsors and collaborators, and brings together filmmakers, juries, volunteers and the public. With its varied selection and awards, Filmfest Bremen celebrates cinema while connecting local audiences with filmmaking from beyond the region