Sustainability in Mind – Action in Practice

Discover how we are making the Hof International Film Festival more sustainable – and how you can experience and support our initiatives.

A festival thrives on encounters: sharing the big screen together, conversations with filmmakers, and exchanges between film professionals and audiences. Precisely because these encounters mean so much to us, we are committed to making the Hof International Film Festival sustainable – not only ecologically, but also socially. Sustainability is already part of many stages of our planning, from catering and mobility to inclusion and accessibility. Step by step, we are working to make the festival even more sustainable – today and in the future.

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Mobility & Travel

Mobility rikscha

Rickshaw Service

Use our rickshaw service to move quickly, comfortably, and emission-free between venues – and discover Hof along the way.

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Festival Fleet

Most of our festival vehicles are electric.

Mobility ride share

Sustainable Travel & Carpooling

Find travel tips and carpooling options here.

Mobility poll

Mobility Survey

Help us improve sustainable travel to the festival by taking part in our short survey.

Sustainable Catering

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Vegetarian & Vegan Options

Enjoy the wide variety of food on offer in Hof’s historic old town.

Catering local

Regional Organic Products

Thanks to our partnership with dennree, many of the festival team’s meals come from sustainable, regional production. We also place special emphasis on vegetarian and vegan choices.

Catering recycling

Reusables & Tap Water

Please use reusable bottles and cups, and take advantage of Hof’s excellent tap water. Also, look out for the Hof Cup – a great project by the Hof Waste Management Association to reduce single-use coffee cups.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Inclusion film

Sustainability on Screen and Beyond

This year, numerous films and XR experiences in the festival program explore sustainability, environmental awareness, and social responsibility.

Inclusion languages

Language Buttons

Our staff wear buttons showing which languages they speak – for more openness and fewer barriers.

Inclusion wheelchair

Accessible Venues

Not all our venues are fully barrier-free. Please email us at or speak to us on site if you need assistance.
More details on accessibility can be found at here.

Inclusion parking

Accessible Travel & Parking

Designated parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are available near festival venues.
A full overview of locations is provided here.

Inclusion social

Social Inclusion

In cooperation with the Kulturloge of Diakonie Hochfranken, we enable people with low income or special needs to participate in the festival free of charge or at reduced rates.
Kulturloge is a local initiative that provides free or discounted cultural event tickets to those who could otherwise not afford them.

Klappomat

Klappomat
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Try out the interactive installation at the Bürgergesellschaft, our festival center. Learn in a playful way how audio description and subtitles enable people with visual or hearing impairments to enjoy films.

Wann und wo?

Im Foyer der Bürgergesellschaf. Die Öffnungszeiten werden noch bekannt gegeben. Der Eintritt ist frei.

What’s Next?

For us, sustainability is not a one-time project, but an ongoing journey. We are working to expand existing initiatives, integrate new ideas, and make the festival increasingly climate-friendly and inclusive – step by step. And we welcome your support!

Together we can make the Hof International Film Festival more sustainable – every contribution counts!

Contact us!

Do you have an idea on how the festival can become even greener?