New German Short Films – Spring Catalogue Update
30 new fiction, documentary, animation and experimental shorts produced since November 2023 have just been added to the AG Kurzfilm’s online short film catalogue. The new shorts, selected by a jury from suggestions made by members of the AG Kurzfilm (German Short Film Association), include films from the festival line-ups of Clermont-Ferrand, Berlin, Rotterdam, CPH:DOX, and the animation festivals Stuttgart and Annecy, among others. Those interested can search for German short films in the online catalogue using a wide range of functions, keywords, themes, categories. International film professionals can screen the films online after registering. More than 1,000 short films produced since 2004 are now available for viewing. The latest catalogue update is available here. A selection of the recently added films can also be found on the T-Port Platform for Student and Short Films.
Applications open for Munich FilmUp! Mentoring and residency program
The initiative MunichFilmUp! sees the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF) supporting six debut feature projects on the basis of a treatment in cooperation with the Filmschoolfest Munich and the Filmfest München and as part of a partnership with the Pop Up Film Residency. Filmmakers will receive comprehensive mentoring between November 2024 and June 2025. This includes an individual three-week residency, support with the first draft of the film's script, and intensive networking activities within the industry and at festivals. The program is free of charge for the six finalists and also includes travel and accommodation. International film school students and young alumni (up to three years after graduation) can apply until September 1, 2024. Further information is available here.
