71st International Film festival Mannheim-Heidelberg

Call for entries

(Feature films)

The International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg is currently accepting entries for its 2022 edition.

Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the festival.

• Competitive: Yes
• Entry fees: 10 to 25 euros

Eligibility

•  First and Second Feature-length fiction films
•  Running time of +61 minutes;
•  Only open to newcomers: directors who are unknown outside their home country;
•  German Premiere is required
•  Priority is given to World, International or European premieres;
•  The world premieres of the submitted films must have taken place after September 18, 2021;
•  Films are not allowed to have been previously screened publicly in German cinemas and must not have participated in the official programme of another German film festival. They must also not have been broadcast on German television before the end of the festival and must not be available on video-on-demand platforms within Germany.

The International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg focuses on discovering newcomers, celebrating innovation and setting new trends in the film industry.

As one of the most important festivals in Germany, 50 narrative films, from directors who are newcomers – unknown outside their own country are presented each year. The festival’s International Jury bestows a number of awards, including the main Award, the “Grand Newcomer Award Mannheim-Heidelberg”.

Telefilm Canada recognizes selection to this festival and provides assistance through the International Promotion Program.

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