Welcome to REELS ON WHEELS, Germany's first ever mobile international short film festival. In 6 annual editions REELS ON WHEELS presents a varied overview of contemporary cinema. The festival is an unconventional take on the actual cinema and film scene in Germany and an innovative way of re-thinking film screenings in the 21st century.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to one of our next festival editions.
Wiebke Thomsen and Johannes Thomsen
(The festival crew)
REELS ON WHEELS is Germany's first ever mobile international short film festival and an ambitious tribute to cinema's first walking attempts, when movies were shown at traditional fairs, in bars and other places where people came together.
REELS ON WHEELS is an unconventional and independent take on Germany's cinema culture in the 21st century and a passionate attempt to re-connect people to cinema as one of the most power- and wonderful art forms we have.
REELS ON WHEELS is organized and run by only two people: Wiebke Thomsen and Johannes Thomsen, cinema artists, decorated movie theater operators and film nerds from Hanover (Germany).
REELS ON WHEELS is an open, independent an social inclusive film festival for filmmakers worldwide. Every participant in the festival will be treated equally, with fairness, respect and open hearts. The festival speaks up against racism and discrimination of any kind. The festival team is committed to running an environmentally conscious festival.
REELS ON WHEELS features six festival editions in all parts of Germany each year - always digging for the most exciting, vibrant and flamboyant locations to show movies at.
If you are a filmmaker, please visit our "SUBMIT" page. There you will find every detail about the submission process at REELS ON WHEELS.
If you have or know a wonderful location where REELS ON WHEELS could take place, please contact us anytime.
1. The Fuzzbinder (200€)
The Fuzzbinder is an award only for German short and mid-length films with a total length of not more than 60 minutes. This category features all kinds of films as long as they present a cinematic picture. The Fuzzbinder is endowed with 200€ for the winning film.
2. The Felleenee (200€)
The Felleenee is an award only for European short and mid-length films (except German films) with a total length of not more than 60 minutes. This category features all kinds of films as long as they present a cinematic picture. The Felleenee is endowed with 200€ for the winning film.
3. The Linsh (200€)
The Linsh is an award for short and mid-length films from all over the world (except European films) with a total length of not more than 60 minutes. This category features all kinds of films as long as they present a cinematic picture. The Linsh is endowed with 200€ for the winning film.
4. The Reel (200€)
The Reel is an award for contemporary films from all over the world. We accept films of all kinds and lengths as long as they present a cinematic picture and an innovative concept. The Reel is endowed with 200€ for the winning film.