A Celebration of Independent Cinema

Munich Film Festival

Coming 2026 Munich, Bavaria Open for Submission
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The Vision

Cinema is not just about watching. It's about feeling.

We are building a sanctuary for the bold, the strange, and the beautiful. A festival that rejects the ordinary and embraces the avant-garde. Munich will be the canvas.

Submission Categories

Bavaria New Wave Short

Local stories, fresh voices. Under 40 minutes.

Bavaria New Wave Feature

Full-length regional cinema redefining the Heimat.

International Short

Global perspectives in brief. The world in a snapshot.

International Feature

World cinema without borders. Feature-length narratives.

Low Budget Short

Creativity over capital. Budget under €5k.

Low Budget Feature

Masterpieces on a shoestring. Budget under €50k.

The Program

JUL 12 Neon Shadows Opening Night
JUL 13 The Alps Are Alive Premiere
JUL 14 Midnight in Munich Special Event

The City

Munich is the stage.

From the historic Odeonsplatz to the vibrant Glockenbachviertel, the festival takes over the city. Open air screenings, pop-up cinemas, and late-night discussions in the city's best bars.

Odeonsplatz Architecture Frauenkirche Towers Olympiapark Architecture Vintage Cinema Facade

Festival Locations