Festivals

We support film and media festivals in North Rhine-Westphalia that present diverse programs, facilitate exchange, and strengthen film culture in the state.

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Five Facts About Festival Funding

Strengthening Film Culture in North Rhine-Westphalia

We support festivals and film-related cultural events that present unique programs, open up new perspectives, and highlight the diversity of film culture in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Festivals as Places of Encounter

Festivals bring filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences together. They create spaces for exchange, discussion, and shared engagement with film and audiovisual culture.

Diversity on Screen and Stage

From major film festivals to specialized formats and special program focuses, funding supports a variety of approaches and target audiences.

Visibility for Special Films and Topics

Festivals and film series provide a platform for films, filmmakers, and socially relevant topics, and facilitate encounters with an interested audience.

North Rhine-Westphalia as a Festival Destination

Through our funding, we strengthen the diverse festival landscape in North Rhine-Westphalia and support events that foster cultural and cross-sector connections within the film and media industry.

Events

  • Cinema Programming Award

    As part of the event, the FMS honors cinema operators from North Rhine-Westphalia who have made outstanding contributions to a diverse program of German and European films, as well as films for children and young people.

    Aufnahme des bisher leeren Saals der Veranstaltung Kinoprogrammpreis 2025

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