International Poetry Film Festival founded in 2013. The festival is dedicated to all genres of poetry short films including poetry performance films, experimentals, schrift films, animations, and essay films. Main competition for German speaking countries. International competition based on a chosen festival poem. In addition, there will be a curated side program with international films, readings, and lectures The Art Visuals & Poetry Film Festival will take place April 7-10, 2026 at Künstlerhaus Vienna.

Awards & Prizes

- "AWARD GERMAN SPEAKING COUNTRIES" (JURY AWARD)
- "POETRY PERFORMANCE FILM AWARD" (AUDIENCE AWARD)

Planned pricemoney 1000.- Euro for each of the two competitions.
For latest information about prizemoney, please see: http://www.poetryfilm-vienna.com

Rules & Terms

- We are looking for literary short films in the genre "poetry film"
(length: 2-20 min maximum)

- The main poetry film competition "AWARD GERMAN SPEAKING COUNTRIES" is dedicated to German speaking countries only. We accept films that date back 10 years (production year 2016). We highly welcome German language films, but it is not a requirement. English or German subtitles are required. Please check carefully if you can meet these criteria!
We take films up to 20 min.

- The second poetry film competition "POETRY PERFORMANCE FILM AWARD" is an international competition. It includes poetry films with dance, poetry films from the performance/acting field as well as performance poetry films from the visual arts, spoken word and poetry slam. Length up to 7 min.

- Do not send us any films that have already been submitted to us.

Please remember that this is a POETRY Film Festival! We are only looking for literary art and poetry films. Check more details about the film format e.g. at www.poetryfilm-vienna.com

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  • Nada W. Al-Kharusi

    Absolutely thrilled to have my film 'Inheritance' selected for the International category alongside many talented filmmakers! Was fortunate to be able to attend and experience a celebration of poetry in all its forms. To connect with beautiful souls through our love of art and have meaningful conversations was such a gift! From the organisation to the warm welcome of the organizers to the meticulous curation it was all such a rich experience! Thank you for this space - so glad I attended!

    April 2026
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  • Manuel Zauner

    Very nice, committed Festival. It's in a way more than a film festival, but a celebration of poetry as such. We had a great time.

    April 2026
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  • Angie Siveria

    One of the best poetry festivals I’ve ever visited! Great organization, a cozy atmosphere, and lovely people. I highly recommend taking part. I will definitely submit my future films there again!

    April 2026
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  • malcolm barrett

    Really pleased to have my short 'La Luna' selected for the International category especially as the poem was both challenging and stimulating. I will certainly submit again if I can.

    December 2023
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  • Erika THOMAS

    Amazing festival! One of the best! I fell so proud and honored to have my video-art "May Peace Be With You" in this festival! A great opportunity for artists and poets! Great communication, great audiance, wonderfull place: bravo!!!

    November 2023
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