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Starting now and until Dezember 01, 2025, we are accepting submissions of independent short film productions. The best entries will be awarded the SHORT TIGER AWARD by the FFA (German Federal Film Board) in April 2026 and will then go on tour internationally as part of the NEXT GENERATION SHORT TIGER short film program by German Films.

Do you want to screen an accessible short film program and check whether the films already have audio description? In our new film list, you’ll find both German and international short films with accessible screening options – including the respective rights holders. We update the collection continuously: if you have a short film that can be shown in an accessible format, please get in touch!

Our short film catalog GERMAN SHORT FILMS has been expanded with 35 new short films. The third selection round this year once again presents an exciting variety of current short feature films, documentaries, and animated films. - Trailer: Victor Orozco Ramirez, Motif: Sasha Svirsky

For 15 years, AG Kurzfilm has been touring both countries with FEINKOŠT, a selection of six current and inspiring short documentaries from Germany and Czechia. This year's kick-off event will take place on October 8, 2025, at the Přítomnost cinema in Prague, where filmmakers will also be present.

AG Kurzfilm will be presenting short film specials at the 25th Filmkunstmesse (September 22–26, 2025): The proven KURZ VOR FILM program will be shown, featuring short films that are ideal for supporting a feature-length film. Also presented will be the FAMILIENBANDE program, which is accessible to all with audio description, subtitles for the hearing impaired, and German sign language inserts.

Starting now, events can be registered on the website for the 14th nationwide KURZFILMTAG 2025 (SHORT FILM DAY 2025). This year's event is held under the motto “JETZT!” (NOW!). The first film programs are already available online.

From 10-13 June 2025, the AG Kurzfilm, together with German Films, will be present as part of the Festival International du Film d'Animation at the affiliated film market MIFA. In addition, they present the current short animated films in our online catalog. Numerous German short films can also be seen in the competition sections of the festival.

We present new catalog films in Cannes, offer numerous networking opportunities for the German filmmakers on location, including workshops, market guidance and pitch training. Three German short films were invited to La Cinef and Semaine de la Critique

Our short film catalog "German Short Films" is filled with fresh films three times a year.The second selection of this year has taken place. Take a look and discover the 29 brand-new short fiction films, documentaries and animated films! - Trailer: Nana Xu, Music: Quicche, Motiv: Sasha Svirsky

In 2025, we are confronted with cuts in the cultural budget of the city of Dresden (location of the AG Kurzfilm office) and the state of Saxony and must therefore come to the conclusion: The insufficient funding makes fair payments for authors and translators impossible. From now on, there will be no more articles on shortfilm.de. Only festival dates and deadlines will continue to be updated regularly.

Under the umbrella of German Films, we will be presenting our current projects at our stand at the European Film Market from February 13-19, 2025, advising filmmakers and festival representatives on all questions relating to short film, arranging contacts and working on new collaborations.