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Lünen Film Festival
Kinofest Lünen - Festival für deutsche Filme
Borker Str. 56-58
44534 Lünen
Germany
phone +49-23 06-70 73 29
fax +49-23 06-70 71 68
http://www.kinofest-luenen.de
email: info@kinofest-luenen.de
Festival Director
Michael Wiedemann
Year of Foundation 1990
Event Date from 15 November 2012 till 18 November 2012
in Luenen, Germany
Sections Competition (new films from Germany); Short Film Competitions: Shorts, Mid-Length, Extrem Nah; Children's Films, Specials
Category Documentary, Feature, ShortTerms of Entry productions may not be older than one year, all lengths possible, previous participation in other festivals possible
Subtitles
Format 35 mm, Beta SP PAL, DigiBeta PAL, DVD PAL
Registration Deadline 20 August 2012
Fees none
Attendance Figures 8,200
Participants of the Film Industry mostly German producers, distributors, exhibitors, marketing experts
Prizes/Awards
FEATURE FILMS
Lüdia - Lünen Film Award (Euro 10,000)
16+ Student Jury Award (Euro 2,500)
CHILDREN'S FILMS
Rakete - Children's Film Award (Euro 3,000)
10+ Student Jury Award (Euro 2,500)
SHORT FILMS
Erste Hilfe Award (short film, Euro 1,600 & English subtitling)
Erster Gang Award (midlength film, Euro 1,600 & English subtitling)
Best Film Title (promotion services worth Euro 5,000)
Best Film Music (Euro 2,500)
Best Screenplay (Euro 2,500)
Best Extrem Nah Film
Number of Films Shown about 25 feature length films and 20 short films
Media Coverage solid local and regional and national print in trade magazines, TV and radio coverage; international coverage through partner film festival in San Francisco
Evaluation Because of its modest size, this festival, dedicated exclusively to German films, offers one of the most pleasant atmospheres in the German festival scene. The number of premieres is limited and the press coverage is mostly national. The films are chosen according to their theater and marketing value. Workshops with focus on national and international theater exposure. The festival awards the Best Film Title - a unique prize in Germany.
