Special Events

In our Masterclass, filmmakers provide insight into their ways of thinking and working. Previous guests have included Rosa von Praunheim, Maria Schrader, and Abel Ferrara. We are especially delighted to welcome Julia von Heinz – a director whose career is closely intertwined with the International Hof Film Festival.

One of her short films was shown in Hof as early as 2003, and since then she has been a regular guest and is considered one of the most important voices in contemporary German auteur cinema. This year’s Homage is dedicated to her. The Masterclass will be moderated by Lukas Röder (Friedrich Baur Gold Award, 56th IHF). Both are “Rosakinder” – directors who studied under Rosa von Praunheim and learned to make films with conviction, courage, and a distinctive signature style. A rare, almost intimate glimpse into what truly defines cinema.

All XR projects combine great stories and experiences of the childhood, the way we deal with people and our nature, the separation and connection and in addition, real digital avatar stories via HoF. In panel, we will exchange ideas and learn where stories begin and when worlds open up for all of us.

The football match on Saturday morning is more than an endearing one Tradition – it's a ritual that filmmakers and festival guests Matches. Since 1969, the FC Hofer Filmtage and the FC film world against each other.

On the square, actresses stand next to producers, Female directors next to festival organizers, roles and hierarchies for 90 minutes. Team spirit, spontaneity and fun at the Game count. For many industry guests, the match is a welcome one Contrast to the hustle and bustle of the festival: fresh air, exercise and conversations that later in the cinema hall or at the industry dialogue.

The get-together afterwards with sausages, cabbage and beer is firmer Component. A highlight for all those who want to network beyond panels .

OPEN UP! Since 2011, the Hamburg Short Film Festival has been committed to cinema for everyone and shows how barrier-free cinema can work – Interactive, playful and enlightening. With the Klappomat, the including the team has developed an installation that makes it possible to experience how People with visual or hearing impairments perceive films. Visitors get to know and be able to use audio description and closed captions alone or in pairs, try out how complex it is to create a scene aptly described. Specially produced film clips illustrate the requirements of successful film descriptions.

During the Film Festival, the Klappomat in the Civil Society (BG) and accessible to all. In addition, the KLAPPE AUF! Team on Saturday, 25.10., at 2 p.m. for the industry dialogue "How To: Kino barrier-free". There, the experts will provide practical insights into funding, technology, inclusive language and new approaches to cultural offerings for everyone.

The Association of Professional Groups for Production Design and Costume Design (VSK) has been representing the artistic, copyright and political interests of production and costume designers in Germany since 1983. It is committed to improved working conditions and promotes the visibility of the profession. Since 1997, the VSK has been awarding the Bild-Kunst-Preis for the best production and costume design, one of the few endowed trade awards in the German film landscape, as part of the Hof International Film Festival.

Zündfunk is broadcast live every year from the Hof International Film Festival and brings the voices of the industry directly to the Listeners. In a relaxed, spontaneous setting, moderator legend discusses Achim Bogdan talks to filmmakers about current projects, trends and exciting backgrounds of the films of the festival.

Those who listen gain insights into the creative process, learn Stories from the screen and from the industry and experience the festival up close – even from home. The format combines information, Inspiration and entertainment, makes film discussions tangible and invites you to to experience the diversity of the festival world first-hand.

Anthropozänta is a residency and exhibition format contemporary art in the border area Upper Franconia/Thuringia/Saxony/Bohemia. International Artists develop works that deal with the history, environment and society of the region and its global context.

The open format promotes discourse, encounters and community and is Accessible free of charge. In addition to multimedia works, workshops, lectures and discussions. It is headed by Sophie Innmann and Daniel Vollmond.

Artists of the Anthropozänta:

• Daniel Vollmond (DE/CH)
• Julia Tiefenbach (DE)
• Lynne Kouassi (CH)
• Sophie Innmann (DE)