PRESS RELEASES
The 2023 German Cinema New Talent Award: Sylvie Michel earns top prize for “More Than Strangers”
Friday, 06/30/2023
Tonight, the 2023 German Cinema New Talent Award was presented at Filmfest München. The jury honored Sylvie Michel as best director for her film “More Than Strangers”. Uschi Feldges grabbed the award in the category of best producer for her drama “Empty Nets”. Merle Grimme earned the award in the category of best screenplay for “Clashing Differences” as well as participation in the Bavaria Fiction mentoring program, which is now in its second round. Dor Aloni was presented the award for best acting performance for his role in the film “Salty Water”.
FILMFEST MÜNCHEN: The 40th edition has started
Friday, 06/23/2023
It’s that time again: this evening, June 23, the 40th edition of FILMFEST MÜNCHEN held its opening gala in Munich. Some 1,500 guests from the arts, the film industry, and local government attended the ceremony at the Gasteig HP8 venue for concerts and cultural events.
Let's talk!: Filmmakers Live! 2023
Tuesday, 06/20/2023
Once again, FILMFEST MÜNCHEN is offering its audience a special opportunity to attend moderated discussions where they can get up close and personal with filmmakers, actors, and guests from all over the world, ask questions themselves, and explore exciting topics. These Filmmakers Live! talks will be held daily at the Amerikahaus.
Confident and Fearless: The Films of FILMFEST MÜNCHEN 2023
Tuesday, 06/12/2023
The 40th FILMFEST MÜNCHEN is returning to movie theaters across town with 147 films. At the heart of the program are the three competitions CineMasters, CineVision, and CineRebels — each with 12 films, all of which contain bold, complex, and fearless imagery. In addition to Filmmakers Live! discussions, which can be attended free of charge, this year’s supporting program includes a focus on AI and other exciting panel discussions.