The GERMAN SHORT FILMS Catalogue is a database for German short films. It offers a curated selection of German short films, serving both as a research tool and a viewing platform. The catalogue sees itself as an important instrument for the promotion and dissemination of German short films in Germany and abroad. Its aim is to facilitate access to high-quality short film productions and to strengthen the international visibility of German short films. The catalogue now contains more than 2,000 films, all of which have been included since 2004.

The Short Film Catalogue is updated with new films three times a year. The update schedule follows the international film markets in Clermont-Ferrand and Berlin (February), Cannes and Annecy (May), and Leipzig (October), and is tied to presenting the current selection on-site at these events. Around 100 new films are added each year.

AG Kurzfilm has established a multi-stage process for selecting films. Details can be found here:

Only members of AG Kurzfilm are eligible to propose films for the Short Film Catalogue.

The data and information about the films are publicly accessible.

However, viewing the short films themselves is reserved for members of the film industry (such as curators, festival representatives, cinema operators, journalists, distributors, film buyers, etc.).

In addition, a smaller portion of the catalogue is available for viewing by representatives from the education sector—for example, media educators, subject teachers, and lecturers at both schools and higher education institutions who wish to use films for educational purposes in classes, courses, or lectures. Access is intended exclusively for research purposes. Screenings (including in the classroom) require obtaining rights from the respective rights holders.

Unfortunately, we cannot grant preview access for private research or other purposes.

Films marked with   are available for viewing by representatives from the professional sector of the film industry. A smaller number of films are additionally marked with   . These films can also be viewed by representatives from the education sector.

To ensure that use of the catalogue corresponds to the intended viewing purpose and that access is not used by unauthorized third parties, AG Kurzfilm must be able to understand the planned use.

No. Access to the preview does not grant any additional usage rights, such as public or private screenings, educational use, downloads, reproduction, etc. These rights must be obtained separately through the contacts listed in the film entries.

No, since 2022 the Short Film Catalogue has only been available online. PDF versions of the printed catalogues from 2004–2021 as well as information about compilations produced from 2006 until 2020 can be found here.