The 21st edition of Filmfest Dresden will take place 14 - 19 April 2009. It is Europe’s short film festival with the best funded prizes.

Filmfest Dresden is keen to attract entries from as many countries as possible. The deadline for submissions is 5 January 2009.Specific information concerning the festival as well as registration formalities are available on www.filmfest-dresden.de.

The following film productions are eligible for submission in the competition sections:

- length 30 minutes maximum
- date of production after 31 December 2006
- short fiction or animated film.

For the (non-competition) special programmes, films in the animation, short fiction, experimental and documentary genres, 45 minutes can be submitted, including those produced before 31 December 2006.

For requests concerning your application please contact:

entry@filmfest-dresden.de