The FilmFestival Cottbus is opening the submission phase for its 35th edition. From April 1st to July 15th, 2025, filmmakers are invited to submit their feature and short films from Eastern, Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe for the festival, which will take place from November 4 to 9, 2025. As one of the leading festivals for Central and Eastern European cinema, FilmFestival Cottbus presents up to 150 films over the course of six days. Prize money totaling over 60,000 euros, including 46,500 euros in the three main competitions alone - feature film, short film and youth film - offers an outstanding platform for ambitious filmmakers.
The deadline for film submissions is July 15, 2025, but late submissions may be considered in exceptional cases. Films can be submitted via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/FilmFestivalCottbus.
If you have any questions, please contact program coordinator Holger Bergmann at h.bergmann@filmfestival-cottbus.de.