Good Luck for BAD LUCK! HoF Film Nominated for the German Short Film Award

A film that captivated audiences at the 59th International Hof Film Festival in 2025 is now in the running for one of Germany's most prestigious short film honors: BAD LUCK by Jan Eilhardt has been nominated for the German Short Film Award 2026! 

In BAD LUCK, an inclusive dance collective is preparing for its big premiere. But when one of the dancers sprains her foot, everything is suddenly at stake. 

The jury particularly praised the film's remarkable blend of subtle humor, emotional depth and effortless dance-driven storytelling. 

Out of 239 submissions, just twelve films were nominated. BAD LUCK is competing in the Live-Action Film category (15–30 minutes). Presented by the German Federal Government, the German Short Film Award is Germany's most generously funded short film award, with prize money of €30,000. A nomination alone comes with €15,000 in funding. 

The German Short Film Awards will be presented in Hamburg on Monday, November 16, 2026. 

Huge congratulations to Jan Eilhardt and the entire team – here's wishing BAD LUCK a whole lot of GOOD LUCK!