Fantasy Filmfest is one of the largest film-events in Germany swell as a renowned platform for genre titles and very much supported by the local film industry. Fantasy Filmfest is based on a traveling concept touring 7 major German cities September each year.

Our program’s focus is on a hand-picked and high quality selection of about 40 features and 10 short films. The continuously increasing number of visitors confirms the festival’s reputation as one of the biggest genre events worldwide.

Fantasy Filmfest is well-respected among distributors for being a link between them and producers as well as sales companies. German buyers and distribution companies consider the festival an extraordinary market and a promotional opportunity, often attending each festival city to get an up close impression of the audience’s reaction. It is therefore considered an important nationwide event and a testing ground for audience reception. It is not uncommon for films to get picked up by German distributors after inclusion in the festival’s program.

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Awards & Prizes

Get Shorty Audience Award - 2.000 Euro

Fresh Blood Award - 1st/2nd feature

Fear Good- European features

Rules & Terms

The 40th Fantasy Filmfest takes place in September 2025 across seven German cities: München, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Berlin, Frankfurt, Köln and Nürnberg.

1. We accept films in science fiction, horror, thriller, black comedy, animation and anime, fantasy and action adventure.

2. About 40 features and 10 shorts are selected by invitation. All selected films screen in every festival city.

3. Submitted works must not have been shown in Germany before. Any theatrical, Blu-ray, video, TV or genre event in Germany prior to the festival generally disqualifies a film.

4. Films not in English or German must include English or German subtitles.

5. We do not pay rental fees. Our resources go toward promoting the films and working closely with world sales, producers and buyers.

6. Fantasy Filmfest is competitive. The audience selects the Fresh Blood Award winner for first or second features.

7.All films must be viewed by the programming team. Online screeners must arrive by August 10 and include title, runtime and contact information.

8. Once selected, a film cannot be withdrawn. Confirming the official invitation means full acceptance of the festival regulations.