Oldenburg Film Festival

30^th Oldenburg International Film Festival September 13 - 17, 2023

Rated among the top 5 Film Festivals worldwide for Independent Films by American film critic Chris Gore in his esteemed 'Ultimate Film Festival Guide', and ranked Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World« by MovieMaker, Oldenburg has fostered its success with a strong commitment to innovative and independent filmmaking.

Labelled ‘the European Sundance’ by Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and Screen International, amongst others, Oldenburg has evolved while preserving its intimate atmosphere and founding purpose: to celebrate and support the diverse voices and visions of independent filmmakers, to honor the creativity of the artists upon which the Festival depends, and to create a unique experience and inspiring meeting place for filmmakers, audiences, and media professionals.

The only festival in the world to play films in jail and invite festival guests with inmates.

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Oldenburg Film Festival's Blogs

The Oldenburg International Film Festival presents closing night gala and more highlights

Sep 04, 2023 at 06:05 PM

The 30th Edition of the Festival marks a special Closing Night Gala with the world premiere of "Uppercut." Torsten Ruether's cinematic creation emerges as the American remake of his German indie...

World Premiere of Eva Hassmann's "Willie and Me" to Open the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Oldenburg International Film Festiv

Aug 14, 2023 at 11:16 AM

30th Oldenburg International Film Festival 13. - 17. September 2023 The German-born, LA-based actress Eva Hassmann will open the 30th Edition of the Oldenburg International Film Festival...

The 27th Oldenburg International Film Festival will be hosting “Living Room Gala” Premieres from Sep 17th

Sep 18, 2020 at 09:02 PM

World Premieres Dominate as Oldenburg Honors Discoveries Amidst Crisis while Hosting “Living Room Gala” Premieres and pays homage to film fans. The 27th Oldenburg International Film Festival...

The World Premiere “Puppy Love” by Michael Maxxis to open the 27th Edition of the Oldenburg International Film Festival

Aug 28, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Michael Maxxis' feature debut “Puppy Love” will open the 27th Edition of the Oldenburg International Film Festival. The Canadian drama starring Hopper Jack Penn and Paz de la Huerta will celebrate...

The 27th Oldenburg International Film Festival announces first program highlights.

Sep 14, 2020 at 12:28 PM

27th Oldenburg International Film Festival September 16 - 20, 2020 World Premieres Dominate as Oldenburg Honors Discoveries Amidst Crisis while Hosting “Living Room Gala” Premieres and pays...

27th Oldenburg International Film Festival will run 16 – 20 September 2020

Aug 07, 2020 at 08:26 AM

Oldenburg teams up with Pantaflix for a virtual festival segment, while the Film Festival comes home to film fans with a series of Living Room Gala premieres. Virtual, real, and emotional –...

Jan-Ole Gerster opens Oldenburg International Film Festival for the second time, with Corinna Harfouch starring as »Lara«

Aug 22, 2019 at 03:30 PM

Jan-Ole Gerster‘s breakout debut »A Coffee in Berlin« was the Opening Night film of the Oldenburg International Film Festival in 2012 – garnering him his first Best Film Award as it swept all awards,...

The Oldenburg International Film Festival honors Burkhard Driest with a Tribute

Aug 20, 2019 at 02:24 PM

The Oldenburg International Film Festival honors author, filmmaker and actor Burkhard Driest and is looking forward to an exceptional artist whose body of work was comprised of cinematic twists and...

Bella Thorne joins line-up, as First Features & Bold Cinema Dominate the 26th Edition of the Oldenburg Fest

Aug 17, 2019 at 11:26 AM

The actress, director, and LGBTQ activist will present the World Premiere of her latest directorial work, as two new Awards are added to honor Independent filmmakers World Premiere by...

Interview - "Is That You?" director Rudy Riverón Sánchez, Gabriela Ramos and Jorge Enrique Caballero

Oct 07, 2018 at 09:45 PM

(Rudy Riverón Sánchez, Gabriela Ramos and Tania Gomez on day 2 of the festival, photo courtesy of Christian Scholz / Oldenburg Filmfest) By LINDSAY R. BELLINGER Cuban culture is often...