In April the new edition of the NEXT GENERATION SHORT TIGER short film program had its cinema premiere at Filmfest Dresden. The international premiere in Cannes will be the next highlight, before the films start on their international tour.
From April 19 to 23, the TYSKE FILMDAGE in Copenhagen presented a wide range of German films that have been well-received at major international festivals. Actor Enzo Brumm and director Viktor Jakovleski were on site in Denmark to present their films.
Three international stops in one month highlighted Ildikó Enyedi’s SILENT FRIEND, with FACE TO FACE WITH GERMAN FILMS ambassador and actor Enzo Brumm presenting the film at Istanbul Film Festival, Sofia International Film Festival, and Tyske Filmdage in Copenhagen.
The International TV Series Festival, Series Mania, took place in Lille from March 20 to 27, 2026. At the Forum—the industry arm of Series Mania Festival, Europe’s largest event dedicated to series—German Films hosted a one-hour panel titled "Face to Face with German Talents: Serious about Series."
On March 23, 2026, German Films organized a pitching event at China Film Group’s headquarters in Beijing, where five German world sales companies—Epsilon Film, Global Constellation, Studio 100 Film, Sola Media GmbH, and The Playmaker Munich—presented their films to key Chinese industry representatives.
European Film Promotion (EFP) announced this year's Producers on the Move at the end of April. German producer Philipp Trauer from BerghausWöbke Filmproduktion, who is one of the 20 up-and-coming producers in this year's program, represents Germany.
The next session of KINO! FILM SALON online film club on May 17, 2026, will focus on the historic family drama SOUND OF FALLING by writer-director Mascha Schilinski
In our May episodes of the SHORT TAKE podcast, we talked to Philipp Trauer from BerghausWöbke Filmproduktion, who will be representing Germany at the Producers on the Move program in Cannes and is also known for films like SEPTEMBER 5 and 22 LENGTHS. We also sat down with FACE TO FACE ambassador and actor Enzo Brumm, who recently starred in Ildikó Enyedi’s SILENT FRIEND.
At the end of April, we took our podcast DEEP DIVE GENRE in a new direction. Going forward, our episodes will feature conversations with filmmakers and artists about their current projects, giving us a deeper behind-the-scenes look at their work. It’s all about a DEEP DIVE TALK. In our episode from April 28, we spoke with actress Caro Braun, who is currently starring in the film ROSE.
KOSCHKA by Bernd Sahling at Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth presents the Main Competitions of its 66th Edition, taking part from May 28 to June 3, 2026. The respected German author of films for children and youth, Bernd Sahling, returns to Zlín with his new film KOSCHKA (Germany), which the festival will present as a world premiere in the International Competition of Feature Films in the Children Category. The film, intended for the youngest viewers, works with the motif of caring for animals, through which it naturally opens up themes of friendship and responsibility.
Calls for submissions:
#DocsConnect | Conscious Filmmaking Training: Rooted in over 25 years of international documentary industry experience through Taskovski Films, the program supports filmmakers from idea to screen, from development to impact, while placing wellbeing, ethics, and sustainability at the center of the creative process. The invitation goes to all filmmakers and creators, with or without a project, who are looking for guidance, support and a professional environment that prioritizes both creativity and well-being. More information can be found here.
Atelier Ludwigsburg-Paris: The Atelier Ludwigsburg-Paris is a one-year program of continuous education funded by the European Union. The training year is aimed primarily at up-and-coming film producers and distributors who have already graduated in a similar field. Prestigious lecturers come from the most varied fields of expertise in the film industry. They include producers and distributors, and also authors, directors and film composers from France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. Deadline is June 1, 2026. More information can be found here.
51. Laceno d’Oro – International Film Festival: Circolo ImmaginAzione for film culture, as part of Laceno d’Oro Film Festival 2026, announces three international contest categories: feature & medium-length films, short films and one category including works by authors from Campania or set in Campania only. The 51st edition will take place on December 5-13, 2025. Registration for the contests is available on the international platform www.filmfreeway.com and on the official festival website www.lacenodoro.it; Deadline is August 31, 2026.
