The international festival FIKTIVA - TheaterFilmFest (TFF) is the only German film festival that selects audiovisual works in which the theatre gets special attention and appreciation. The priority is theatre, as an intermediate discipline in film. The similarities and differences between film and theatre become clear. This is an opportunity for everyone, self-taught artists, students and professionals, to present their films and/or videos to an audience in Germany in two cities, Düsseldorf and Dortmund. It’s a celebration of film and theatre.

Best Short Film

Best Feature Film

Best Director Award

Best Actor Award

Best Actress Award

Best Screenplay Award

Best Cinematography Award

Best Editing Award

Best Animated Film Award

Best Documentary Award

Audience Choice Award

Jury Special Award

Eligibility:
1. The entries must be original works and not infringe any copyright.
2. Types of works accepted include, but are not limited to, drama, documentary, animation, experimental films, etc.
3. The author must own the full copyright of the work or have obtained a legal license.
Duration:
1. The length of the short film shall not exceed 60 minutes.
2. The length of the feature film shall not be less than 60 minutes.
Language Requirements:
1. All films with non-english dialogue must be provided with English subtitles.
Production time:
1. All entries must have been produced within the past two years and will not be shown to the public in the coming year.
Submission Requirements:
1. Entries should be submitted in high-definition digital format, such as MP4 or MOV.
2. A full copy of the film and an official poster should be included in the submission.
Assessment criteria:
1. The judges will take into account creative originality, execution techniques, performance quality, film narrative and overall production quality.
Award announcement and presentation:
1. The winners will be announced and presented at the festival's closing ceremony.
2. All award-winning works will receive a custom-made Film Festival Trophy and award certificate.
3. Some categories of winners may receive additional cash awards or bonuses.
Other rules:
1. The contents of the entries shall not violate social ethics and morality, and shall not contain inappropriate violence, pornography or hate speech.
2. The organizers reserve the right to review and reject the entries. In case of disputes, the organizers will make a final decision.