Schleswig-Holstein Cinema Prize 2021

23.04.2021 | Apply now!

Attention cinema operators from Schleswig-Holstein: You have until 30 April to apply for the 2021 Schleswig-Holstein Cinema Prize, which is endowed with a total of 50,000 euros and awarded by the Minister of Education, Science and Culture.

The basis is not the 2020 programme year, but you are invited to create a short exposé about your respective location. An independent jury will then decide on the award winners. The award will take place as part of an online event in June, followed by a "Future Cinema Workshop" as an industry meeting in the second half of the year. All further information and conditions of participation are available here.

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