Festival planner 2023: Time for film festivals!

31.07.2023 | Film festivals in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein

From short film formats to nature film productions and arthouse highlights to queer cinema: the film festival landscape in the north has a lot to offer. We have put together a list of various film festivals in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein that are coming up this year.

Credits: Filmfest HH/ Martin Kunze; Green Screen Naturfilmfestival; Filmfest HH; Cinefest

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Schwarz-weiß Porträt einer Frau mit Hut und Kette im Mund

A historical drama in black and white

"Rose" in the Berlinale competition

Austrian Director Markus Schleinzer has made a historical drama - without any pomp or opulent costumes. Set in the 17th century, it tells the story of a woman in trousers in black and white. For the filmmaker, this is a great medium for dealing with unifying themes. The fantastic Sandra Hüller plays the title character. Rose" celebrates its world premiere in the Berlinale Competition in mid-February. There's a bit of Hamburg in it too.

Zwei Männer und eine Frau stehen hinter einer Kamera und schauen gebannt.

How much Istanbul is there in Hamburg?

"Yellow Letters" at the Berlinale 2026

The success story continues: last year's "The Teachers' Lounge" received an Oscar nomination and five German film awards - now İlker Çatak's next drama "Yellow Letters" is in competition at the Berlinale 2026. Here we tell you why Hamburg acts as Istanbul here and how this highly political story came about.

Hauptrolle Tom steht mit zwei weiteren Personen vor einem Eingang. Im Hintergrund sind Bäume und Büsche.

Grimme Prize 2026 for "Greetings from Mars"

Children's film by Sarah Winkenstette wins in the Children & Youth category

The children's film "Greetings from Mars" by Directors Sarah Winkenstette wins the Grimme Prize 2026 in the Children & Youth category. The film was largely shot in Schleswig-Holstein and

From the community for the community

NEST decision-makers

Since the beginning of the year, a community of former NEST Space grantees has been deciding which future projects will receive NEST funding. For each Nest round, six people are selected from the NEST alumni pool who have relevant professional expertise and relevant industry experience and contribute this specifically to the evaluation of the respective projects. With a diverse composition, we want to ensure that stories can be told that might otherwise go unheard

A lot of North at the 76th Berlinale

Hamburg Tea Time und acht geförderte Filme

The Hamburg Senate and MOIN Film Fund invited the film industry to Tea Time at the Hamburg State Representation in Berlin on Saturday, 14 February, as part of the Berlinale. Among the guests were Shahrbanoo Sadat, Bruno Alexander, Laura Tonke, Aaron Hilmer, Doris Dörrie, Jeanette Hain and Merlin Sandmeyer.

Ein paar junge Erwachsene sitzen gut gelaunt auf einem Segelschiff, lachen und schauen sich ein Buch an

Screen Talent Europe Pitching Forum 2026

Attention up-and-coming filmmakers from Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein! You have until 1 March to apply for the Screen Talent Europe Pitching Forum 2026. The event will take place from 9 to 13 June in Grimstad, Norway. You could win production funding of 4,000 euros for your next short film. You can also make valuable contacts with filmmakers from all over Europe.