Festival Calendar
2025

9 – 17 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Dangerous Gentlemen, Mermaids don't cry, The man without guilt ,The Trap, Jippie no more, Hotel Pula, Luzzu

October – November 2025

Repository's movies:
Hotel Pula, Jokes and Cigarettes, Je'vida, And the king said: what a wonferdul machine, Three kilometers to the end of the world

Side Events:
Side event 1: International Funds – First Steps Location: FUC Cinema Hall, Buenos Aires Date: 7 October Description: Producers Bárbara Francisco and Georgina Baisch participated in a panel moderated by María Fernanda Mugica, offering an introduction to the key criteria, strategic considerations, and practical steps for applying audiovisual projects to international funding schemes. Drawing on their own production experience, they discussed opportunities such as Ibermedia, Hubert Bals, the World Cinema Fund, and CNC, addressing questions from participants and encouraging them to explore a diverse range of global calls. The session was introduced by Mariángela Restrepo, Programming and Distribution Coordinator at FUC.

Side event 2: From Idea to Contract – How a Coproduction Is Built Location: FUC Cinema Hall, Buenos Aires Date: 8 October Description: Producers Paula Zyngierman and Agustina Llambi Campbell, moderated by María Fernanda Mugica, led an open discussion on the creative, legal, and financial process of building an international coproduction. Using concrete examples from their careers—and engaging directly with FUC students who presented their own projects—they explored the steps from early development to contractual agreements, as well as practical advice for pitching and approaching coproduction partners.

April 2025

Repository's movies:
Dangerous Gentlemen, Mermaids don't cry, The man without guilt, The Trap, Jippie no more, Hotel Pula, Luzzu

Side Events:
Co-production strategies between Europe and Latin America: As part of the 26th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (BAFICI), the European Film Festival organised a conference titled "The Secrets of Co-Production: Learning from Experience". The event featured Lithuanian producer Emilija Sluškonytė, founder of Austrė Studio, and Argentine producer Fernanda del Nido, known for Neruda and Blondi. They discussed funding sources, the dynamics of the European market, and the challenges of international co-productions. The session attracted a large audience of emerging filmmakers and industry professionals, fostering dialogue on building sustainable networks between Europe and Latin America.

24 to 30 May 2025

Side Events:
Pitching session and workshops with European film professionals: As part of EUFF 2025, Armenia hosted a week of side events focused on short film development and professional networking. On 24 June, 40 participants attended a professional breakfast hosted by the EU Delegation, EUNIC Armenia, and Goethe-Institut Armenia, featuring a DJ set and opening remarks by EU Ambassador Vasilis Maragos and festival curator Varvara Hovhannisyan. A rendez-vous session brought together filmmakers Robert Hospyan (France) and Marat Sargsyan (Lithuania) for a discussion on short film storytelling and development. From 25 to 29 June, two workshops guided by Hospyan and Sargsyan supported 40 emerging filmmakers in developing short fiction and nonfiction projects through group and individual mentoring. On 29 June, 12 workshop participants pitched their projects to a jury. Three winners received EUR 500 each. The pitching session gathered 100 participants. The week concluded on 30 June with an award ceremony in front of 500 attendees, where certificates and prizes were handed out by the EU Ambassador.

May 2025

4 to 7 December 2025

Side Events:
Side event 1: Mobile Short Film Competition Location: Dhaka Date: 7 December Description: During the European Film Festival 2025 in Dhaka and Mymensingh, a Mobile Short Film Competition engaged young creators and emerging filmmakers on the theme "In Transition – Exploring Personal, Societal, and Environmental Transformation through Film". Finalists’ works were screened on the closing day of the festival at BRAC University Auditorium, showcasing innovative short films shot on mobile devices and highlighting creative dialogue between Bangladeshi and European cinema.

Side event 2: Masterclasses on Filmmaking Location: Dhaka Date: 6 and 7 December Description: Two masterclasses took place at the British Council as part of the festival’s professional development programme. Over two days participants attended sessions aimed at expanding their filmmaking knowledge. The first master class was conducted by Dipankar Dipon, film director, on crafting the director’s eye. The second masterclass was delivered by Masum Reza, playwright, television drama and stage play director on scriptwriting.

Side event 3: Green Filmmaking Location: Dhaka Date: 6 December Description: ECO Filmmaking masterclass was held at the Zelaparishad VIP Conference Room in Mymensingh, focusing on sustainable and environmentally conscious practices in cinema. The festival’s masterclass series brought together film professionals and educators to enrich the skills of young Bangladeshi filmmakers and enthusiasts. The two tutors were Aktanin Khair Tanin, Green Manager IAFM and Bibesh Roy, Executive Director, International Academy of Film and Media (IAFM)

6 May 2025

9 to 11 May 2025

Repository's movies:
La Pirogue

8 to 12 April 2025

7 – 15 May La Paz // 29 May – 5 June 2025 Santa Cruz

Repository's movies:
Io sto bene, Jokes and cigarettes

17 to 23 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Jokes and cigarettes, Animal, Jippie no more

18 to 21 June 2025

22 to 27 September 2025

Repository's movies:
Luxembourg luxembourg, Ramona, Dodo, The man without guilt, The girl from tomorrow

30 October – 6 December 2025

Side Events:
Community Screenings and Public Dialogues Location: Ouagadougou Dates: 30 October – 6 December 2025 Description: As part of the European Film Festival 2025 in Burkina Faso, seven open-air screenings were organised across strategic neighbourhoods of Ouagadougou, bringing European cinema closer to local communities. This outreach initiative aimed to decentralise access to cultural events and foster inclusion by engaging audiences beyond traditional cinema venues. Each screening was followed by public dialogues addressing themes explored in the films, including gender issues, war, and environmental challenges. These discussions created spaces for reflection and exchange, encouraging active participation from diverse audiences. The neighbourhood tour was widely appreciated, with men, women, and children from the host communities attending in significant numbers and expressing strong enthusiasm for the initiative. The festival concluded on a positive note, reinforcing its role as a platform for cultural dialogue and community engagement.

13 to 23 May 2025

Side Events:
Youth-focused film competition and collective short film project: As part of the 5th edition of the European Film Festival in Burundi, the EU Smartphone Film Competition was launched to spotlight the creativity of young Burundian filmmakers. Participants were invited to create short films using smartphones, promoting accessible, low-cost storytelling. The ten selected finalists participated in the collective production of a short film in Bujumbura from 21 May to 4 June 2025, under the artistic direction of Jean-Merci Namegabe, winner of the 2024 Smartphone Film Competition. The winner of the jury prize became co-director of the collective film and will be supported by the Institut Français du Burundi to present the work at an international short film festival.

20 to 24 May 2025

Side Events:
Film screenings and professional debates: As part of EUFF 2025 in Cabo Verde, three side events were organised to highlight local and regional cinematic voices. On 21 May, a public debate took place animated by Natasha Craveiro and Emilia Wojciechowska, both producers at Korikaxoru Films, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective on independent film production. On 22 May, filmmaker Mário Benvindo Cabral presented and discussed his film Mudjeris di Areia, addressing women's stories in Cabo Verdean society. On 23 May, director Samira Vera-Cruz introduced her film Sumara Maré, followed by a conversation with the audience around the themes and production process of the film.

28 May, 5 June, 12 and 22 July 2025

February 2025

8 to 20 March 2025

Repository's movies:
Amchilini, Sira, Les yeux de Mabil, Dent pour dent

Side Events:
Masterclasses on women in film leadership and production: As part of the EUFF 2025, a series of masterclasses were held in Yaoundé, Douala, and Bafoussam focusing on gender equality and empowerment in cinema. In Yaoundé (10–11 March), 55 participants (64% women) explored Cinema and Female Leadership with Elise Kameni (ADAMIC), Franck Thierry Lea Malle, and Italian producer Serena Gramizzi. The training addressed gender stereotypes and international career development in film. In Douala (14–15 March), 23 participants (57% women) attended a session on Film Production and Entrepreneurship led by Françoise Ellong (online), Serena Gramizzi (online), and Franck Thierry Lea Malle (in person). The training covered project structuring, production steps, and investment readiness. In Bafoussam (17–20 March), 25 participants (76% women) took part in a workshop on Cinema and Women’s Empowerment. Trainers included Chantal Youdom, Narcisse Wandji, and Serena Gramizzi. The session culminated in the collective production of the short film Le Psychopathe, showcasing women’s resilience and practical skills gained during the training.

7 April, 5 May, 2 June 2025

Repository's movies:
Miss Viborg, Trained to see, Il Boemo

15 to 30 November 2025

10 to 15 June 2025

Repository's movies:
Four souls of coyote, Jokes and Cigarettes, Je'vida

6 to 8 May 2025

9 May to 13 June 2025

Repository's movies:
Four souls of coyote, External Action, Mermaids don't cry, Icarus and the Minotaur

14 to 28 August 2025

Repository's movies:
3km to the end of the world, Piargy, Jippie no more, The man without guilt, The trap

Side Events:
Euro CineLab - short film creation and training for young Central American filmmakers: Euro CineLab is a training initiative aimed at emerging filmmakers, focusing on the production of individual short films. Participants explored both fiction and documentary formats and received professional mentoring throughout the creative process. The course was led by two independent filmmakers: • Xavier Solano, Belgian-Ecuadorian filmmaker and coordinator of MemoryLab, with experience conducting documentary workshops in Belgium, Azerbaijan, and Ecuador. • Daniel Granados, Belgian-Honduran filmmaker trained at Ritz Film School in Brussels, with award-winning fiction films on the international circuit. The programme also included two specialised masterclasses: • Editing Masterclass with Hélène Grèzes, French editor trained in Paris and experienced in documentary and music video post-production. • Audio Masterclass with Alejandro Rivas Cottle, Bolivian composer and sound engineer based in Brussels, with a track record in audiovisual production across Latin America and Europe. Participants followed a 10-session training programme covering scriptwriting, documentary and fiction techniques, editing, audio, pitching, and individual mentoring. The course concluded with the public presentation of the short films developed during the training. An international jury awarded one winning short film per country, recognising the best work from each national group.

20 May to 14 June 2025

Repository's movies:
Chez les zébus francophones, Dent pour dent, Jacky Caillou, Les 3 lascars

Side Events:
Youth screenings and educational Q&A sessions: In the context of the EUFF 2025, special screenings were held for young audiences in a popular district of Abidjan. Before the main feature films, a series of short films focusing on hygiene, solidarity, and peace were shown. These educational shorts were followed by interactive Q&A sessions aimed at testing the children’s comprehension and reinforcing the messages conveyed in the films.

Screening and debate on restitution of cultural heritage: The Institut français hosted a screening of Dahomey, the acclaimed documentary by Maty Diop, who was present at the event. The screening was followed by a debate featuring Dr. Chikouna Cissé, lecturer and researcher at the Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan. This exchange of ideas aimed to explore society’s relationship with history, memory, and the restitution of cultural heritage. The evening concluded with an informal cocktail, allowing for further conversation among guests.

16 to 30 April 2025

Side Events:
Euro CineLab - mobile filmmaking for emerging creators: Euro CineLab is a training initiative focused on documentary and short film production, targeting audiovisual enthusiasts and self-taught creators under 30. The programme featured an 18-hour online masterclass led by filmmaker Xavier Solano on the theme of self-portrait. Fifteen participants produced one short film each, using mobile devices to explore fiction or documentary formats.

Reinterpretation of classic European film posters: In collaboration with the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts, young Cuban artists reimagined posters of classic European films selected by each EU Member State. The resulting artworks were exhibited in the gallery space of one of the main cinemas hosting the European Film Festival, fostering a meaningful visual dialogue between Europe and Cuba.

17 – 24 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Animal, La pirogue, Lumumba, Les trois lascars, Procès Mbako, Nous étudiants, Imad's childhood, Le fleuve n'a pas de frontières, Remember to blink, Sitabaomba, Trained to see, Lamb

May – June 2025

Repository's movies:
Dodo, Dangerous Gentlemen, Jokes and Cigarettes

10 – 15 November 2025

Side Events:
Fantastic Machine, Trained to See, The Man Without Guilt

22 to 31 October 2025

Side Events:
Side event 1: Cinema in the classroom for mediator training Location: Riobamba Dates: 8–9 July Description: A two-day workshop led by film-education specialist Cecilia Novoa, aimed at training schoolteachers to use cinema as a pedagogical tool in the classroom. The programme combined theoretical and practical sessions, providing participants with methodologies for film mediation and tools to integrate cinema into their teaching practice. Educational materials were distributed, and a teachers’ network was established to ensure continuity and support the implementation of newly acquired skills. The workshop also created a valuable synergy with the festival: several participating schools later attended screenings and took part in the Trazos de Cine drawing and painting competition.

Side event 2: First drawing and painting competition “Trazos de Cine” Target group: children aged 8–12 Description: This creative competition invited young students to express, through drawing and painting, their personal experience of the films showcased during the festival. Its aim was to foster early engagement with the arts and encourage children to articulate emotions and reflections through visual expression. Each participant received two A4 sheets of paper and a box of 12 crayons, ensuring equal conditions for all contestants. Interest exceeded expectations: over 600 students from 20 schools participated. In accordance with the contest rules, each school submitted three selected artworks to compete for the first, second, and third prizes. The competition demonstrated children’s strong connection with the festival’s narratives and highlighted cinema’s transformative value as an artistic catalyst.

3. Online short film CineLab – Sound Module Format: Online laboratory Dates: 30 August; 6 and 27 September Description: An online short-film laboratory focused on sound design and production, taught by experts Alejandro Rivas (Bolivia) and Javier Solano (Ecuador). The CineLab brought together emerging filmmakers from the Santa Elena Producers’ Collective, guiding them through the development of short-film synopses in preparation for production. However, shortly before filming was to begin, the province of Santa Elena was placed under a state of emergency due to escalating insecurity and violence. This situation made it unsafe to proceed with the planned shoots. Some participants even encountered risks during a scouting session, prompting the collective to suspend production until conditions improve. Despite these setbacks, the group remains committed to completing the short films once the state of emergency is lifted.

27 April to 2 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Jokes and cigarettes, Maria's silence, Mermaids don't cry, Life and Love, Piargy, Animal, Hotel Pula, Carmen

Side Events:
Film development workshop: A three-day masterclass on film development was held in Alexandria, led by screenwriter and consultant Simona Nobile. Twenty emerging producers participated in sessions covering script development, co-production strategies, and international collaboration. The training was part of the EU Film Festival in Alexandria, which featured 26 films from 21 EU countries, screened across eight cultural centres.

14 May to 4 June 2025

Side Events:
Euro CineLab - short film creation and training for young Central American filmmakers: Euro CineLab is a training initiative aimed at emerging filmmakers, focusing on the production of individual short films. Participants explored both fiction and documentary formats and received professional mentoring throughout the creative process. The course was led by two independent filmmakers: • Xavier Solano, Belgian-Ecuadorian filmmaker and coordinator of MemoryLab, with experience conducting documentary workshops in Belgium, Azerbaijan, and Ecuador. • Daniel Granados, Belgian-Honduran filmmaker trained at Ritz Film School in Brussels, with award-winning fiction films on the international circuit. The programme also included two specialised masterclasses: • Editing Masterclass with Hélène Grèzes, French editor trained in Paris and experienced in documentary and music video post-production. • Audio Masterclass with Alejandro Rivas Cottle, Bolivian composer and sound engineer based in Brussels, with a track record in audiovisual production across Latin America and Europe. Participants followed a 10-session training programme covering scriptwriting, documentary and fiction techniques, editing, audio, pitching, and individual mentoring. The course concluded with the public presentation of the short films developed during the training. An international jury awarded one winning short film per country, recognising the best work from each national group.

October – November 2025

Side Events:
Side event 1: Mobile short film competition As part of the European Film Festival 2025 in Eswatini, a Smartphone Short Film Competition celebrated the creativity of local young filmmakers. The competition featured a showcase of short films made on mobile devices, with winners announced during the festival programme, helping to highlight emerging talent within the Eswatini film community.

Side event 2: Refugee day screening at Malindza reception centre A special screening and cultural event were organised at the Malindza Reception Centre to mark Refugee Day, engaging a diverse audience of refugees, asylum seekers, and community members. Approximately 320 attendees participated in the event, which used film as a platform for inclusion, expression, and community engagement within the refugee setting.

Side event 3: Audio-Visual workshop An audio-visual workshop was held to support emerging practitioners and young creatives, with 16 officially registered participants and attendance rising to 18 during the sessions. The workshop focused on practical aspects of audiovisual production, providing hands-on training to develop technical and creative skills among local participants.

31 January to 9 March 2025

Repository's movies:
Any day now, Mermaids don't cry, The man without guilt, Jacky Caillou

Side Events:
Half-day free-of-charge masterclass led by Italian actor Alberto Paradossi: Entitled “The art of acting”, the session focused on acting in the Italian movie Zamora. It explored the emotional, physical and psychological elements that define powerful acting. Participants were guided through a journey of self-discovery and character embodiment, focusing on key techniques such as voice and movement, character development, improvisation and scene work, text analysis and emotional authenticity.

Half-day free-of-charge masterclass led by Irish script-writer Éamon Little.: Entitled “Losing the plot”, the session focused on writing the Irish movie That they may face the rising Sun. It offered a rare opportunity to learn how a work of Irish literary brilliance was carefully reimagined for film. Participants gained insight into adapting literature for screen, capturing the Irish landscape and psyche, tone, silence and stillness, character and community and collaboration and vision.

Half-day free-of-charge masterclass led by Portuguese actor Rúben Simões: Entitled “Entering the world of acting”, the session focused on acting in the Portuguese movie Vadio. It welcomed beginners and curious minds ready to take their first steps into the world of performance. Participants left with a basic toolkit of acting techniques, a deeper understanding of the actor’s process and the motivation to continue exploring the craft.

16 to 24 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Icarus and the minotaur, Animal, Four souls of coyote, Hotel Pula, Jippie no more, Three kilometers to the end of the world, Jacky Caillou, Dodo

6 to 16 May 2025

May 2025

8 to 18 May 2025

May 2025

Repository's movies:
Jokes and cigarettes, Greice, Icarus and the minotaur, External action, And the king said what a fantastic machine, Jacky Caillou

3 to 5 June 2025

Repository's movies:
L'oeil du cyclone

June 2025

Side Events:
Euro CineLab - short film creation and training for young Central American filmmakers: Euro CineLab is a training initiative aimed at emerging filmmakers, focusing on the production of individual short films. Participants explored both fiction and documentary formats and received professional mentoring throughout the creative process. The course was led by two independent filmmakers: • Xavier Solano, Belgian-Ecuadorian filmmaker and coordinator of MemoryLab, with experience conducting documentary workshops in Belgium, Azerbaijan, and Ecuador. • Daniel Granados, Belgian-Honduran filmmaker trained at Ritz Film School in Brussels, with award-winning fiction films on the international circuit. The programme also included two specialised masterclasses: • Editing Masterclass with Hélène Grèzes, French editor trained in Paris and experienced in documentary and music video post-production. • Audio Masterclass with Alejandro Rivas Cottle, Bolivian composer and sound engineer based in Brussels, with a track record in audiovisual production across Latin America and Europe. Participants followed a 10-session training programme covering scriptwriting, documentary and fiction techniques, editing, audio, pitching, and individual mentoring. The course concluded with the public presentation of the short films developed during the training. An international jury awarded one winning short film per country, recognising the best work from each national group.

18 to 31 March 2025

Repository's movies:
Mermaids don't cry, Il Boemo, Dangerous Gentlemen

November 2025

Side Events:
Side event 1: production masterclasses Location: New Delhi Date: 6 and 7 December 2025 Description: Two masterclasses took place at the British Council, each welcoming 55 participants. These sessions expanded practical skills and industry understanding for local filmmakers and audiovisual professionals.

Side event 2: directing masterclasses Location: New Delhi and Bengaluru Date: 5 December 2025 Description: Three masterclasses in film directing. Side event 3: ECO Filmmaking masterclass Location: New Delhi Date: 5 December 2025 Description: ECO Filmmaking masterclass was held at the Zelaparishad VIP Conference Room, focusing on sustainable and environmentally conscious filmmaking practices and attracting 72 participants. On, (Internal Delegation information)

May 2025

Repository's movies:
Three kilometers to the end of the world, The Trap

September 2025

Repository's movies:
Amchilini, Fathers & Mothers, Greice, Nome, Maria's silence, Carmen, The anchorage of time

13 to 22 June 2025

Side Events:
Diverse film workshops and events • Virtual workshop with Alessandra Pastore on pitching short film ideas (9–11 June) • Virtual masterclass on costume design in film with Laura Nobile (11 June) • Offline film talk on making quality children’s films with director Brian Durnin (13 June) • Short Film Pitching Project: 367 entries received (86% increase from last year), with pitching session held on 16 June (open call 25 March – 30 April) • Pre-festival Instagram live sessions featuring Indonesian and international film professionals, plus screenings of previous festival films (1 February – 8 June) • Virtual film talks with directors of films screened at the 2025 festival (16–20 June)

27 November to 1 December 2025

1 – 5 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Nha Fala, Jippie no more

May – October 2025 in Osaka, Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kyoto

Repository's movies:
Icarus and the Minotaur

Side Events:
Side event 1: Dutch style book reading event Location: Image Forum 3F ‘Terayama Shuji’ Date: 6 September 2025 Description: Held during the Tokyo edition of EU FILM DAYS 2025. It was an event in conjunction with the screening of a Dutch film Fox and Hare Save the Forest. The film is based on a highly popular Dutch picture book, which has also been published in Japanese translation. The event featured storytime sessions in both Japanese and Dutch (the original language). Lecturer Emi Yamamoto (Full-time Lecturer at Leiden University, Netherlands) is a member of a Dutch educational project team and co-author of the Japanese textbook for multilingual children, “Ohisama.”

Side event 2: Live music screening of ‘The Adventures of Prince Achmed’ Location: Theatre Image Forum Screen2 Date: 28 June 2025 Description: A special screening of Lotte Reiniger's 1926 shadow puppet feature film The Adventures of Prince Achmed was presented with live electronic music by　Japanese electronic musician Tentenko. This unique screening brought the century-old shadow animation to life with contemporary electronic soundscapes, creating a work resonating with the sensibilities of a new era.

Side event 3: Talk show by film critics, filmmakers after the screening Date: 10 May, 2 July, 4 July, 7 July, 31 July, 6 August, 25 Sept, 26 Sept 2025 Description: Talk shows featuring critics and filmmakers related to the themes of the screened films were held after some screenings. (One in Osaka, two each in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kyoto) o [Osaka]　 ・ 5/10 (Sat) / Laura Gonçalves, Edmonds Jansons (Animation Filmmaker) o [Tokyo]　 ・ 7/2 (Wed) ‘The Island’ / Kotomi Deai (Animation Director / Director) / Daisuke Tanaka (Program Advisor of New Chitose Airport International Animation Film Festival) ・7/4 (Fri) Short Program ⑤ / Daisuke Tanaka (Program Advisor, New Chitose Airport International Animation Film Festival) ・7/7 (Mon) ‘Law of the Heart’ / Honami Yano (Animation Artist/Director), Daisuke Tanaka (Program Advisor, New Chitose Airport International Animation Film Festival) o [Nagoya] ・7/31 (Thu) Short Program ③: / Hirotoshi Iwasaki (Filmmaker / Artist) ・8/6 (Wed) “Big Man” / ALIMO（Filmmaker） o [Kyoto] ・9/25 (Thu) “Ruben Brandt, Collector” / Yuki Arai (Kyoto University Graduate School, Doctoral Program (Animation Studies)) ・9/26 (Fri) “Sultana's Dream” / Junko Gosho (Writer, Author)

12 – 30 September 2025

April – May 2025

Repository's movies:
Mikado

Side Events:
Side event 1: European Film Festival campus edition Location: Maasai Mara University, Narok Date: 17 September 2025 Description: As part of the European Film Festival in Kenya, the Campus Edition brought cinema, discussion, and professional engagement to students and young creatives at Maasai Mara University. The event featured film screenings — including Mrs Robinsons and the Kenyan feature Otis Janam — followed by panel discussions and a film pitching workshop that enabled direct dialogue between emerging filmmakers and festival guests. Representatives from the EU Delegation and EU Member States also interacted with students on study opportunities in Europe and Erasmus/Horizons programmes, strengthening cultural and educational exchange.

Side event 2: Screenings and educational activities Location: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret (as part of wider EUFF programme) Date: May 2025 (main festival period) Description: Throughout the festival circuit in Kenya, community and campus screenings were held across multiple cities, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret, drawing diverse audiences. Screenings in university settings were complemented with discussions and engagement sessions designed to deepen understanding of European cinema and broaden audience access, especially among youth and academic communities.

Side event 3: Scholarship & educational outreach with DAAD Kenya Location: Kabarak University, Nakuru Date: 15 July 2025 Description: During the European Film Festival programme at Kabarak University, DAAD Kenya participated alongside the EU Delegation to present scholarship and study opportunities in Germany to students and lecturers. The day included a screening of the film Lamb and discussions on international academic programmes, marking a cultural-educational component of the festival outreach.

6 – 8 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Io sto bene

1 – 18 May 2025

October – November 2025

15 – 17 April 2025

Side Events:
Drug abuse awareness campaign at William V.S. Tubman High School: Organised in close collaboration with the Government of Liberia, particularly the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the event featured engaging sessions led by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency. Two civil society organisations also participated, contributing to community-based approaches and advocacy. The campaign was honoured by the presence of high-level dignitaries, including the UNDP Country Representative, the ECOWAS Ambassador to Liberia, the Monrovia City Mayor, and representatives from the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism. Their participation underscored the importance of the campaign and added significant visibility to the initiative.

5 – 8 June 2025

Side Events:
Masterclass in filmmaking: The event focused on how to craft impactful narratives through cinema, combining technical training, live performance, screenings, and thematic discussions. • Craig Mawanga, an experienced Malawian director of photography, who shared insights into camera work, visual storytelling, and post-production using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro ; • Neil Nayar, musician and band manager of the internationally acclaimed Madalitso Band, who discussed the process of documenting their rise from street performers to major global stages, followed by a live performance. • Flore Visseur, award-winning producer of Bigger Than Us, highlighted global youth activism and documentary storytelling. The session was held in collaboration with Big Mother Productions and the Foundation 4 Girls Leadership, who were in Malawi to film the sequel to the documentary. It spotlighted local changemaker Memory Banda, whose activism helped raise the legal marriage age in Malawi to 18.

20 – 28 July 2025

23 – 28 September 2025

Repository's movies:
Jippie no more, Three Kilometers to the End of the World

10 – 17 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Il Boemo, Dangerous Gentlemen, Four souls of coyote, External action, Nha Fala, Le mouton de Sada, Amchilini, La Pirogue

Side Events:
Masterclasses on performance and documentary: As part of the 2025 European Film Festival, Mauritania hosted two masterclasses featuring prominent film professionals. Senegalese actor Pape Lopy led sessions focused on acting techniques and performance, while Syrian filmmaker and producer Ala Alabdallah shared her expertise in documentary filmmaking. These workshops provided valuable training and inspiration for local participants, supporting the development of Mauritania’s emerging film community. From scriptwriting to directing; breakdown of mise-en-scène, actor direction, lighting and set design for the cinematic atmosphere; difficulties faced by filmmakers in Africa and Europe, and strategies to overcome these barriers.

3 – 30 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Mermaids don't cry

Side Events:
Youth-focused screenings and workshops: The 6th edition of the European Film Festival in Mauritius was dedicated to young audiences, featuring 25 short films from Europe. The programme was curated in collaboration with the Mauritian association Porteurs d’Images and the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. The screenings were organised in three age categories: Preschool (3–5 years), Elementary (6–9 years), and Middle School (10–14 years). The closing evening of the event was honoured by the presence of Kim Yip Tong, visual artist and director of Pie dan lo, and Armand Desponts, General Manager of the Mauritian branch of Gao Shan Pictures. This special session celebrated the original productions of the Réunion-based animation studio and its Mauritian subsidiary, which has been established in Moka for the past two years. The event showcased the growing collaboration and creative exchange between the two islands’ animation industries, highlighting their contributions to regional and international cinema.

7 – 17 May 2025 in Mexico, 20 June – 20 July 2025 in Guadalajara, Puebla, Sonora, Potosí, Veracruz, Aguacalientes, Tijuana, Querétaro

Repository's movies:
The Trap, The man with the answers, Hotel Pula, Fathers & Mothers, Jokes and cigarettes, Life & Love, Je'Vida, Animal, Four souls of coyote, Maria's silence, Remember to blink, Jippie no more, Greice, Three Kilometers to the end of the world

26 – 30 June 2025

Repository's movies:
The man with the answers, Three Kilometers to the End of the World

19 – 31 May 2025

Repository's movies:
External action, Icarus and the minotaur, Jokes and cigarettes, The girl from tomorrow, Trained to see: Women at War

29 – 31 May 2025 Podgorica
01 – 02 June 2025 Bijelo Polje
06 – 07 May 2025 Bar

28 April – 8 May 202

Repository's movies:
Greice

3 September – 29 October 2025

Repository's movies:
The Strange Case of Jacky Caillou, Je'vida, Saben Aquell

Side Events:
Side event 1: script-to-screen Kino-Namibia Location: Windhoek (in partnership with the Namibia Film Commission) Date: During the European Film Festival Namibia 2025 Description: As part of its capacity-building component, EUFF-Namibia supported the Script-to-Screen Kino-Namibia initiative, organised in partnership with the Namibia Film Commission. The programme provided emerging Namibian filmmakers with an opportunity to strengthen their storytelling and project development skills, guiding participants through key stages from concept to screen. The initiative fostered peer exchange and practical learning within the local film community, contributing to the professionalisation of Namibia’s audiovisual sector.

Side event 2: Cellphone video production workshop Location: Windhoek (in partnership with Goethe-Institut and the Embassy of Spain) Date: During the European Film Festival Namibia 2025 Description: EUFF-Namibia also supported a Cellphone Video Production Workshop, designed to equip aspiring filmmakers with accessible, hands-on skills for audiovisual production using mobile devices. Delivered in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut and the Embassy of Spain, the workshop focused on practical techniques such as framing, sound recording, storytelling structure, and basic editing workflows. The initiative emphasised inclusivity and accessibility, encouraging young creatives to produce content with readily available tools.

September 2025

Repository's movies:
Side event 1: Navigating festivals, funding and co-production markets workshop Location: Kathmandu Dates: 9–12 November 2025 Description: A four-day intensive workshop designed to equip emerging Nepali filmmakers and producers with practical tools for positioning their projects in international festivals, markets, and co-production platforms. The programme covered pitching, project packaging (log lines, synopses, pitch decks), strategic festival planning, and funding strategies. Sessions were delivered by industry professionals Sunir Pandey (filmmaker, educator, and mentor) and Sushant Shrestha (producer with international festival experience), offering direct guidance and personalized feedback.

Side event 2: Roundtable – What next for the film industry? Location: Kathmandu Date: 12 November 2025 Description: In collaboration with the British Council and UNESCO, a roundtable discussion convened filmmakers, cultural stakeholders, and industry representatives to address critical challenges and opportunities in Nepal’s film ecosystem. Panelists included Ramyata Limbu, Shanta Nepali, Sophia L. Pande, and Deependra Gauchan, with Sunir Pandey moderating. The conversation focused on policy frameworks, industry development strategies, and building a sustainable creative sector following UNESCO baseline research.

Side event 3: Film study tour reflection panel Location: Kathmandu Date: 15 November 2025 Description: A public reflective session where participants of a recent UK study tour shared insights gained during their international professional exposure. Filmmakers Abhimanyu Dixit, Ngima Gelu Sherpa, and Shanta Nepali discussed their experiences, creative influences, and the lessons they intend to bring back to Nepal’s evolving film sector. The panel offered the local industry, students, and audiences perspectives on global collaboration and creative development.

Side event 4: Talk – Imagining a Vibrant Decentralised Movie Industry Location: Kathmandu / QFX Chhaya Centre Date: 15–16 November 2025 (festival dates) Description: During the festival screenings, a talk was organised to explore future pathways for Nepal’s decentralised film industry, bringing together filmmakers, cultural leaders, and policymakers to discuss infrastructure, regional production hubs, audience development, and creative mobility across the country. The session underscored strategies for fostering a more inclusive and geographically distributed film ecosystem that builds on local narratives and international cooperation.

November 2025

Side Events:
Euro CineLab - short film creation and training for young Central American filmmakers: Euro CineLab is a training initiative aimed at emerging filmmakers, focusing on the production of individual short films. Participants explored both fiction and documentary formats and received professional mentoring throughout the creative process. The course was led by two independent filmmakers: • Xavier Solano, Belgian-Ecuadorian filmmaker and coordinator of MemoryLab, with experience conducting documentary workshops in Belgium, Azerbaijan, and Ecuador. • Daniel Granados, Belgian-Honduran filmmaker trained at Ritz Film School in Brussels, with award-winning fiction films on the international circuit. The programme also included two specialised masterclasses: • Editing Masterclass with Hélène Grèzes, French editor trained in Paris and experienced in documentary and music video post-production. • Audio Masterclass with Alejandro Rivas Cottle, Bolivian composer and sound engineer based in Brussels, with a track record in audiovisual production across Latin America and Europe. Participants followed a 10-session training programme covering scriptwriting, documentary and fiction techniques, editing, audio, pitching, and individual mentoring. The course concluded with the public presentation of the short films developed during the training. An international jury awarded one winning short film per country, recognising the best work from each national group.

November 2025

October 2025

Side Events:
Side event: National short film competition – “Being a Nigerian Youth” Location: Abuja Submission window: 5 September – 10 November 2025 Final event: 3 December 2025 Description: As part of the European Union Film Festival Nigeria 2025, a national short film competition was launched under the theme “Being a Nigerian Youth”, inviting emerging filmmakers to reflect on the realities, aspirations, and challenges of young people in contemporary Nigeria. The competition generated an exceptional response, receiving 537 submissions from across the country, demonstrating the vibrancy and creative energy of Nigeria’s young audiovisual sector. A five-member jury evaluated the shortlisted films based on originality, storytelling quality, technical execution, and relevance to the theme. The awards ceremony took place on 3 December 2025 in Abuja, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, cultural stakeholders, and media. The Grand Prize was awarded to Blindspot, directed by Angel Gabriel, who received 1,500,000 in national currency in recognition of the film’s artistic merit and its powerful engagement with the competition theme.

December 2025

22 – 28 September 2025

October 2025

19 – 25 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Four souls of coyote, The man with the answers, Banel & Adama, Dent pour dent, Greice, Le mouton de Sada, Nome, Omen

Side Events:
Euro CineLab - short film creation and training for young Central American filmmakers: Euro CineLab is a training initiative aimed at emerging filmmakers, focusing on the production of individual short films. Participants explored both fiction and documentary formats and received professional mentoring throughout the creative process. The course was led by two independent filmmakers: • Xavier Solano, Belgian-Ecuadorian filmmaker and coordinator of MemoryLab, with experience conducting documentary workshops in Belgium, Azerbaijan, and Ecuador. • Daniel Granados, Belgian-Honduran filmmaker trained at Ritz Film School in Brussels, with award-winning fiction films on the international circuit. The programme also included two specialised masterclasses: • Editing Masterclass with Hélène Grèzes, French editor trained in Paris and experienced in documentary and music video post-production. • Audio Masterclass with Alejandro Rivas Cottle, Bolivian composer and sound engineer based in Brussels, with a track record in audiovisual production across Latin America and Europe. Participants followed a 10-session training programme covering scriptwriting, documentary and fiction techniques, editing, audio, pitching, and individual mentoring. The course concluded with the public presentation of the short films developed during the training. An international jury awarded one winning short film per country, recognising the best work from each national group.

17 February 2025

Repository's movies:
Icarus and the Minotaur, The Strange Case of Jacky Caillou

Side Events:
Euro CineLab - mobile filmmaking for emerging creators: A five-day in-person masterclass led by filmmaker Xavier Solano focused on the theme of self-portrait. Twenty young participants explored storytelling techniques using mobile devices, culminating in the creation of individual short films. The workshop was part of the European Film Week 2025 in Panama.

22 – 30 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Icarus and the minotaur, And the king said: what a wonderful machine

Side Events:
Screenwriting workshop If I Hear the Train, I Don’t Need to See the Station: As part of a broader commitment to fostering dialogue and artistic exchange between Europe and Paraguay through the audiovisual arts, the Paraguayan-German Cultural Institute (ICPA) organized an intensive screenwriting workshop titled If I Hear the Train, I Don’t Need to See the Station. Led by filmmaker Joaquín Pedretti, the workshop offered a creative and reflective space for participants to explore storytelling through sound and listening. The goal was to reimagine personal and collective narratives into cinematic concepts, using auditory perception as the foundation for visual storytelling.

13 – 27 November 2025

September 2025

Repository's movies:
Three kilometers to the end of the world, Je'vida, Four souls of coyote, Animal, Jippie no more, Fathers & Mothers, Carmen, Greice, Hotel Pula, Life & Love, Maria's silence, The Trap

May 2025 in Moscow, Sochi and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Repository's movies:
Luzzu

Autumn 2025

13 – 18 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Xalé, Les yeux de Mabil, Sira, Un révolté sénégalais, Banel et Adama, Dent pour dent, Le mouton de Saada, Les 3 lascars

Side Events:
Open-air screenings and civic dialogues: Seven free public screenings were held in open or semi-open spaces across Senegal, including two in Dakar. Each event featured civic discussions, artistic performances, or educational talks, fostering community engagement around the films. Approximately 700 participants attended the screenings.

May 2025

Repository's movies:
My grandfather's demons, Animal

9 – 19 October 2025

Side Events:
Community screenings and campus dialogues Location: Multiple locations across South Africa: including Bertha Movie House (Khayelitsha – Isivivana), Sibikwa Arts Centre, CineBa (Bloemfontein), Maboneng Township Arts Centre, Amazwi Museum (Makhanda), WITS University, University of Cape Town (UCT), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), North-West University, and the University of the Northern Cape. Dates: During EUFF South Africa 2025 Description: As part of EUFF South Africa 2025, a strong community-focused programme was implemented in partnership with cultural institutions, township arts centres, museums, and leading universities across the country. The initiative brought European films directly to diverse audiences through on-campus and community screenings, followed by facilitated discussions designed to encourage critical engagement. These post-screening conversations explored key social, cultural, and political themes addressed in the films, including gender identity, migration, queer love, masculinity, emotional healing, and the search for belonging. By working closely with grassroots venues and academic institutions, the festival reinforced its commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and meaningful dialogue, fostering exchange between European and South African perspectives through the shared experience of cinema.

November 2025

16 – 19 July 2025

Repository's movies:
Carmen, External Action, And the king said: what a wonderful machine, Anchorage of time, Nha Fala, Pirogue, The Trap, L'oeil du cyclone, Omen, Sira

December 2025

November – December 2025

Side Events:
Community screenings with public discussions Location: Various cities across Chad (N’Djamena, Abéché, Mongo, Moundou, Sarh) Dates: 3–27 November 2025 Description: As part of the Euro-African Film Festival 2025 — hosted by the EU Delegation to Chad and local partners — a programme of film screenings was presented across five major cities, bringing European and African cinema to diverse communities. Each screening was accompanied by facilitated discussions with the public, encouraging dialogue on the social and cultural themes depicted in the films. Local creatives participated in the exchanges, including actors and filmmakers. Notably, the main actor from Diya, le Prix du Sang took part in several screenings in the capital, contributing first-hand insights to audiences about the film’s narrative and production. Additionally, director Salma Khalil, whose animated short Madjbara – Arc-en-ciel was featured in the festival’s opening programme, engaged with audiences following screenings, fostering deeper reflection on her work and its themes. The festival showcased key works that had recently been recognised at the FESPACO 2025 — where Chad was the guest of honour — and sought to expand access to cinema beyond traditional cultural venues by integrating screenings into community spaces.

14 – 25 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Carmen, Remember to blink, Jippie no more, Récit de soi, Flesh

25 September – 12 October 2025

Repository's movies:
External Action, Four souls of coyote, Je'vida, Lola, Nous, étudiants, Nhafala, Piargy, The man without guilt

Side Events:
Side Event 1: DIFF National Short Film Competition - Launch and Workshop Location: Dili, Timor-Leste (with some groups producing films in the districts); launch at Yayasan HKA Dates: Launch and workshop on 9 of May 2025; film production in June-September 2025 Description: The competition was launched by German filmmaker and DIFF Director Lena Lenzen together with communications consultant Octavio Araujo through a workshop on pitching and presenting film ideas. The aim was to prepare participants for the 2025 competition and highlight new international opportunities for young Timorese creatives (ASEAN, Australia, and beyond). A total of 18 groups of young filmmakers competed in two rounds of the National Short Film Competition: (A) Pitch and (B) Production.

Side Event 2: DIFF Workshop - Acting & Content Creation Location: Dili, Timor-Leste (Dili International School) Date: 9 June 2025 Description: Forty young creatives participated in an acting and content creation workshop led by Italian-Australian couple Ruby and Matt. Ruby led the acting component while Matt guided participants through the camera and content side — allowing participants to experience “both sides of the camera.” Local facilitator Gina Araujo, DIFF Director Lena Lenzen, and the DIFF team ensured smooth operations and effective translation of the creative aspects of the session.

Side Event 3 (Collaboration with the Presidency of Timor-Leste): DIFF for Kids Location: Dili, Timor-Leste (Palácio Presidente Nicolau Lobato) Date: 28 September 2025 Description: Co-hosted by H.E. President Dr. José Ramos-Horta, this special screening of the German film “Greetings from Mars” was dubbed into Tetun with funding from the EU Delegation to Timor-Leste (EUDTL). The event brought together children and youth for a morning of cinema and learning, celebrating creativity and cultural exchange.

Side Event 4 (Collaboration with the EU Parliament in ASEAN): DIFF Family Day Location: Dili, Timor-Leste (Fundação Oriente) Date: 5 October 2025 Description: Activities included an EU Project Expo, a Children’s Film Matinée with certificate distribution for the dubbing participants of “Greetings from Mars,” followed by afternoon screenings of EU films and an evening family screening of “Flow.”

Side Event 5 (Collaboration with the EU Parliament in ASEAN): DIFF Media Day Location: Dili, Timor-Leste (Centro Nacional CHEGA!) Date: 7 October 2025 Description: The event featured a screening of the documentary “External Action - At the Heart of EU Diplomacy,” followed by remarks from EU Ambassador H.E. Thorsten Bargfrede and a panel discussion titled “Safeguarding Media Freedom in Democracies: Lessons from the EU and Timor-Leste.” Panelists included Suzana Cardoso (Print / Agency Media 1), Erlia Sequeira (TV / RTTL), CHEGA! Director Hugo Maria Fernandes, and Antoine Ripoll, Minister-Counsellor of the EU Parliament in ASEAN.

12 – 24 May 2025

19 – 23 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Without air

15 – 28 September Tabarka
3 – 12 October Nafta

Repository's movies:
Icarus and the minotaur, Lola, Mermaids don't cry, The girl from tomorrow, The man without guilt, The Strange Case of Jacky Caillou, Trained to see: Women at War, Four Souls of Coyote, Jokes & Cigarettes, Jippie no more

Side Events:
Side events in Tabarka: ● Ciné-Café: with Imed Marzouk, Néjib Belkadhi, Badi Chouka and Propaganda. ● Careers in cinema: workshop and debate with Mouna Ben Zakour and Salem Daldoul. ● Streen & Trek: hike and lunch in Meloulla, promoting discovery of the local natural and culinary heritage – EU4Youth and Dar El Ain. ● Oasis Lab: workshop promoting oasis products - IPDLI and the PSSEETAT association. ● TunSea: three-day ecological workshop for children, focusing on the preservation of the sea and coastal areas through educational and fun activities. ● Coral Story: introductory workshop on coral and its environmental symbolism - EU4Youth and Dar El Ain. ● Round table - MaghrouMin - EU4Youth ● Screening of the children's film ‘Linda veut du poulet’ (Linda wants chicken), dubbed into Tunisian dialect by actor Mohamed Houcine Grayaa. ●Focus on Spain – ‘Cinésabor’: a series of activities including a cooking workshop with chef Foued Frini, themed film screenings, and a closing concert by ‘La Jose’. ● Closing of the festival with a concert by the group Soudeni.

Side events in Nefta: ● Dubbing workshop for the film ‘My Life as a Courgette’ led by Med Grayaa: over three days, the children learned about dubbing techniques and presented a public screening of the film with live dubbing and a screening of the film ‘Sirocco’, accompanied by dubbing in Tunisian dialect by Mohamed Grayaa. ●La Fabrique à Pockets: a series of workshops on audiovisual creation over five days with Mohamed Grayaa, followed by an editing workshop led by Houssem Bouadidi and an outing on the seventh day. ●Techy Kids workshop (3 days): introduction to robotics and environmental preservation. ● Theatre workshop (3 days) led by Med Grayaa, concluding with a public performance with immersive set design and staging. ● Focus on Italy: Link: Focus on Italy: discussion on film restoration and preservation, with Elena Tammaccaro (Bologna Film Library) and Mohamed Challouf, followed by a film concert by Italian pianist Francesca Badalini accompanied by the troupe from the Higher Institute of Music in Sousse, and a screening of the film ‘La Ragazza con la valigia’ in tribute to Claudia Cardinale. ● Environment Focus: film discussion with The Dreamer on the theme of ecology. ● Sound Constellation: night-time stargazing session accompanied by film music for an immersive experience. ● Workshop on promoting forest products, in partnership with IPDLI and a collective of women artisans, held over two days under the theme ‘Forest and Oasis Lab’.

May 2025

Repository's movies:
Four souls of coyote, Greice, Hotel Pula, Jippie no more, Maria's silence, The Trap, Jokes and cigarettes, And the King said: what a Wonderful Machine, Dangerous gentlemen

May 2025

23 – 29 June 2025

Repository's movies:
Dangerous Gentlemen, Carmen, Io sto bene, The Trap, Remember to blink, Four souls of coyote, Ramona

Side Events:
Developing and funding films: from concept to creation: A three-day in-person workshop led by Graziella Bildesheim focused on film development and financing. Participants explored topics such as script development, international co-production strategies, public funding mechanisms within the EU, and the global film business value chain. The sessions also covered legal frameworks for international co-productions, market pitching forums, and training opportunities, providing attendees with practical tools and insights into the European and global film industries.

7 – 9 November 2025

Side Events:
Side event 1: In Short, Europe: Sharing Memories Location: 7 November 2025 Description: Charting mental landscapes across a range of emotions, this collection of short films explores intergenerational trauma in seven European countries. From boundless animation to honest documentary and surrealist comedy, each film uncovers the impact of grief, trauma, and psychological conflict from a unique perspective. Q&A with directors Julia Í Kálvalíð, Zarja Menart, Meray Diner and moderated by Lillian Crawford, Festival Curator

Side event 2: In Short, Europe: Breaking Boundaries / Challenging Perspectives Date: 8 November 2025 Location: Regent Street Cinema Description: The barriers that stand between us are shown to be literal and psychological in these short films. Traversing documentary and fiction, each film examines the borders between people and nations, including sexuality, gender, age, and immigration. A collection of films designed to challenge perceptions and hearts. Q&A with directors Cora Bisset, Jack Stewart, Veronika Homolová Tóthová, Daniel Levický Archleb na dmodearted by Reshel Shah, Documentary Film Director and Senior Lecturer (School of Media and Communication, University of Westminster)

Side event 2: In Short, Europe: Challenging Perspectives Date: 8 November 2025 Location: Regent Street Cinema Description: The question of access is explored in a plethora of contexts by this collection of shorts. Exploring the harrowing history of the treatment of disabled people to the joyous possibilities of today, these films look at an array of obstacles people from wide-ranging backgrounds face to achieve their potential. Q&A with directors, Fruzsina Rózsik, Sam Yazdanpanna, Roxanne Peguet and moderated by Lara Bellini, Director of Employability and Senior Lecturer in Media Management (School of Media and Communication, University of Westminster)

7 – 10 May 2025

Repository's movies:
Maria's silence, Remember to blink, Jippie no more

17 – 23 January 2025

Repository's movies:
External action, Without air, Maria's silence, Sitabaomba

Autumn 2025

3 – 30 April 2025

Repository's movies:
Dangerous Gentlemen, Icarus and the minotaur, Il Boemo, Lola, Mermaids don't cry, Piargy, The girl from tomorrow, The man with the answers, The man without guilt, The Strange Case of Jacky Caillou, Trained to see: Women at War

Side Events:
Cortoscopio – Short Film Competition: As part of the 20th edition of the European Film Festival Euroscopio in Venezuela, the EU Delegation organised Cortoscopio, a short film competition aimed at showcasing innovative films on gender and identity by young Venezuelan filmmakers. The competition served as a platform for emerging voices to reflect on social topics through cinema and contribute to the national conversation. In parallel with the competition, selected participants received access to a series of micro-workshops and masterclasses designed to deepen their understanding of the competition's themes and to enhance their technical filmmaking skills. These training sessions, delivered in both virtual and in-person formats, allowed flexibility for participants from various regions. Additionally, the organisers provided mentoring and follow-up support during the production phase of the short films, helping participants develop and refine their scripts. This guidance aimed to ensure high-quality outputs and to empower the young talents with tools for future projects.

November 2025

Repository's movies:
Fathers & Mothers, Jippie no more, Remember to blink, The Trap, Four souls of coyote

Side Events:
Side event 1: Two post-screening Q&As (in Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City) with the director and cast of the Czech entry SUMMER SCHOOL, 2001 - also on the occasion of the official Vietnam premieres of the film during our festival.

Side event 2: Online film review competition - we received in total 64 entries, with 6 prizes given as selected by two Vietnamese film critics.

Side event 3: And the four screenings in cooperation with LUX Audience Award (for SENTIMENTAL VALUE & FLOW) perhaps could be counted as 'special presentation' side events too.

30 May – 1 June 2025

Repository's movies:
Icarus and the Minotaur, Lola

Side Events:
Side Event 1: National Arts Council Dialogue – From Policy to Production - Location: Harare, Mbare Art Space - Date: 29 May 2025 - Description: Dialogue on 2025–2030 Film Strategy, discussing regulation, distribution, regional collaboration, and integrating science in film education. - Participants: Charlene Furusa (Moderator), Munya Chidzonga, Josephine Mlanda Zvikaramba, Collin Nyamuyaruka, Nocks Chatiza

Side Event 2: Opening Night Harare - Location: Harare, Mbare Art Space - Date: 29 May 2025 - Description: Festival opening with performances, award ceremony (BIOSKOP & Ultra Shorts), keynote speeches, and screenings. - Participants: ~300 guests; Mary Anibal, Othnell Mangoma Moyo, EU Ambassador Jobst von Kirchmann, Dr. Nozipo Maraire, Sibongile Mlambo, Prosper Kunyetu

Side Event 3: Opening Night Bulawayo - Location: Bulawayo, Amakhosi Cultural Centre - Date: 6 June 2025 - Description: Festival opening featuring performances, BIOSKOP & Ultra Shorts screenings, and celebration of venue revival. - Participants: 88 guests; EU Ambassador Jobst von Kirchmann, Thandi Dhlakama

Side Event 4: Filamu Shorts Screenings - Location: Harare & Bulawayo - Date: Harare: 30 May – 1 June, Bulawayo: 6–8 June - Description: Showcase of 10 African short films with Q&A sessions for audience engagement and cross-cultural exchange. - Participants: Creatives, students, aspiring filmmakers; director Prosper Kunyetu (Q&A for A Future Untold)

Side Event 5: BIOSKOP Short Film Competition Screenings - Location: Harare & Bulawayo - Date: Harare: 29 May, Bulawayo: 6 June - Description: Screening of award-winning films under “Celebrating Women” across multiple categories. - Participants: Jury: Daniel Lasker, Sibongile Mlambo, Prosper Kunyetu, Sue-Ellen Chitunya, Hanieh Ziaeh; filmmakers and audience

Side Event 6: Ultra Shorts Competition - Location: Harare & Bulawayo - Date: Harare: 29–31 May, Bulawayo: 6–8 June - Description: Mobile-shot films (max 1:30 min) with the theme “Empowering Women.” - Participants: 37 submissions from aspiring filmmakers; jury: Christina Constance, Eliah Kausiyo, Tanaka Mukuhwa

Side Event 7: Matamba Immersive VR Showcase - Location: Harare, Mbare Art Space - Date: 29 May – 1 June - Description: Immersive VR showcase with four works including Bridal Homecoming and Mwendamberi 360 Music Video. - Participants: 60+ attendees; Chipo Marondera

Side Event 8: Masterclasses - Location: Harare & Bulawayo; online - Date: Harare: 29–30 May, Bulawayo: 6–8 June - Description: Workshops on documentary filmmaking, acting, producing with purpose, and performance artistry. - Participants: Tsitsi Madhodha (online, Harare), Chi Mhende (online, Bulawayo), Rumbi Katedza, Sibongile Mlambo, Sam Malete

Side Event 9: INPUT Conference - Location: Harare & Bulawayo - Date: Harare: 30 May, Bulawayo: 6–8 June - Description: Industry dialogue on film trends, strategies, and gender-inclusive leadership. - Participants: Speakers from CITE, Intwasa, Skyz Metro FM, Varsity Film Expo, institutional and creative participants