Helsingborg's premiere film festival event, Gåsebäck Film Festival (GFF) is a celebration of independent international cinema, featuring a curated selection of feature films, short films and documentaries along side our industry market event, Hel's Kitchen.

We bring together emerging regional talent, international producers, directors and actors to connect with Helsingborg's diverse audiences.

The film program is presented at Röda Kvarn cinemas in Helsingborg, while the Hel's Kitchen market, work shops and in-conversations take place at various locations in Gåsebäck.

The Hel's Kitchen market elevates a selection of narrative and documentary feature films in development and connects them with industry representatives from Sweden and around the world. Filmmakers present a short pitch about their film before a conversation with the moderator and Q&A session with the industry. Networking (aka parties) ensue.

Now in our 4th year, GFF programming consists of a curated selection of 8 feature and documentary films, along with two dedicated programs of short films by emerging directors from Sweden and around the world.

Through our submissions process we seek films that display innovation in storytelling, cinematic courage ands share a unique perspective about the world. We value daring films. We seek out original voices. We love to celebrate work by emerging directors from our region and far beyond its borders. Through our programming we reflect the broad demographic of our audiences in the plurality of filmmakers we select.

Audience engagement is key. When possible the festival program includes a Q&A with the creators of the films to give our audiences a peek inside the creative process and industry needs. We aim t offer a taste of the dedication, artistry and passion needed to make a film.

Throughout the program, themed programs emerge. We weave these themes into the festival offering where ever possible. 2023 focussed on nonfictions films dedicated to climate change. 2024 was dedicated to the act of resistance. 2025 hosted a special section on music and society.

GFF endeavors to be a dynamic, responsive film event that shares humanist values through our festival selection. Everyone is welcome.

For film submission enquiries check out the homepage or email us: programming(at)gasebackfilmfestival.com.

For Hel's Kitchen questions, email helskitchen@gasebackfilmfestival.com

Awards & Prizes

The festival honors three films with the Freddan Fredrik Olsson Award Award each year.

One audience award to the best feature film. Another for best international short film. And the last for best local film. Each are celebrated through a count of audience votes after each screening.

The award is named after one of Helsingborg's great cultural leaders, Freddan Olsson, who was instrumental in establishing the Gåsebäck Film Festival. After his passing in 2024 , we did not want to see the hole left in Helsingborg's cultural landscape grow: we had to honor Fredrik's spirit and his 40 years of dedication to art, cultural and creative collaboration in the spirit of peace and friendship.

Rules & Terms

We do not adhere to strict premiere status policies.

We have screened world premieres, Swedish premieres and non-premieres.

We do our best to invite films that are less than 12 months old at the time of the screening.

We request all films are subtitled in English to screen at the festival.
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  • Danjin Malinovic

    Fantastic festival! Met many people from the business and saw some wonderful films! Great organisation

    September 2025
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  • Michael Emami


    The Gåsebäck Film Festival is a truly remarkable event. Under the vision and leadership of Hussain Currimbhoy, it brought together an exceptionally high-caliber group of filmmakers. Every aspect of the festival was conducted with professionalism, care, and creative energy, making it one of the very best festivals I’ve attended.

    What makes Gåsebäck stand out is the richness of the experience it offers. The connections one makes and the thoughtful feedback exchanged are invaluable, creating an environment where filmmakers feel both inspired and supported. It’s a festival that radiates quality and substance at every level.

    An outstanding and memorable experience—I look forward to returning.

    September 2025
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  • Ida Åkesson

    This is a really great up and coming festival in Skåne - the short film programme was top class with both local and international films. Trés cool!

    March 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much, Ida! It was so great to meet you and share your film with the audience. Here's to many more to come. We are all about connecting the talent in our region with the world. And your work is a great example of that !

  • Saeed Moltaji

    It was an honor to have our film (Message) showcased at this festival. A memorable collaboration.

    January 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Hello Saeed! It was so wonderful to show your film. The audience loved it, and it was an elegant fit for our themed programming. Def keep in touch with your future films!