TaxiFilmFest - Fiction and truth, taxi legends and reality, we aim to give insight into a usually unknown world.

This year's Taxifilmfest motto is "Taxikultur" . We are working people. We are creators.

Taxis and movies are children of technological progress, of dream and reality. That’s why there are taxis in so many films. They are the starting points and turning points of stories. In some films, the taxi takes centre stage.

The TaxiFilmFest shows the human and cultural wealth that our colleagues at the wheel create day after day. All over the world, monopolistic platforms are attacking this culture. Those involved in the TaxiFilmFest are fighting back against material and artistic impoverishment.

Our focus is the work of taxi drivers,it's evolution and the cultural impact of taxi tranportation. We are also interested in changes in technology and legislation, the evolution of local taxi business under pressure by global monopolies, resistance and alignment at national and regional levels.

The Taxi Film Festival is more than just a film event. Its contributions and workshops open up a view of the world in which we want to live, in which everyone can make a good living from their work. We strengthen the taxi as a place of encounter and culture.

Awards & Prizes

Best movie made by taxi drivers present or former.
Most relevant taximovie this year
This Taxifilmfest most popular taxi movie (public vote)

Rules & Terms

Some relation to life, politics or business concerning taxi drivers must be present in the submitted movies.
The term "Taxi" has different meanings around the world. Therefore for us "Taxi" does refer to any form of professional transportation which has it's roots in a traditional taxi business beginning with the age when motor cars were introduced.
Current german laws apply.
We will not accept entries which do not fulfil our ethical requirements as following but not exclusively : No racism, nationalism or any other form of propaganda for discrimination of any group of people. We are open to depictions and critical views of exploitation and other phenomena we do not tolerate in real life.
We are a non-profit festival made possible by our own means and some generous supporters.
All images and sound of submitted movies must be owned by people or institutions submitting a movie. If any material is used which might require clearance with german copyright collecting societies like GEMA, VG Bild or VG Wort, it is the submitting partie's reposibility to make sure that screening at Taxifilmfest is possible. Any fees arising from copyright claims are to be paid by the submitting party.
Admission is free but ticket registration may be necessary for attending.

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  • Leander Behal

    Ein Festival, das sich ausschließlich Filmen rund ums Taxifahren widmet. Somit wohl eins der nischigsten Filmfestivals weit und breit - im positivsten Sinne! Vielen Dank für die lobende Erwähnung für unseren Kurzfilm "Taximann".

    April 2025
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  • Rakesh Ranjan Das ( Reemon)

    Really excited ☺️ for the nomination for my short film 🎥 Salted Black Tea

    March 2025
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  • Fatemeh Hosseini

    It is a good festival.
    Thank you for always answering my questions

    March 2025
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  • Sarah Knoetig

    Unfortunately the festival did not download the film files in time which meant a few films, including mine, didn’t end up being screened on the day. Two of my friends actually went to see them and were disappointed as well, especially cause apparently they were the only two people there as well. However they did say that the organisers were super lovely and had a nice chat with them. I got an email a few days later telling me that they organised a second screening for all the films that they’ve missed. Unfortunately i got that email one day prior which means neither me nor anyone else could attend on such short notice. Such a shame since everyone seemed to be really nice but the organisation wasn’t the best.

    March 2025
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  • Behnam Bahadori

    Thank you festival. your notification too late i can not traveling to see festival

    March 2025
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