The 60th International Hof Film Festival has barely wrapped up, and our films are already back on the big screen! Five HoF films are heading to the Festival for Future Storytellers – ready to captivate new audiences and keep the sparks flying!
ADEMI by Zhamilya Sakhari – a moving story about identity, self-determination and the courage to forge your own path. Honored with a Special Mention in Hof 2025, the Isarkies DOK Award in Landshut and the STIMMEN STÄRKEN Award at DOXS RUHR.
THE SWIMSUIT by Amina Krami – a sensitive exploration of growing up and discovering how we see ourselves. Winner of the Austrian Short Film Award and the ORF Topos Audience Award at Vienna Shorts, as well as the Simon S. Young Filmmakers Award 2025 in Salzburg.
ROLLING MOTHER by Alexander Peskador – wickedly dark humor meets delightfully absurd horror! Winner of the Pharos Shiver Screen Award in Hof, the Short Film Beaver Award in Biberach and the Méliès d'argent in Trieste – qualifying for the Méliès d'Or!
SEA SKIN by Selena Goedeke Tort – an atmospheric tale of hidden emotions, old connections and the mysterious legend of a sea creature. A distinctive cinematic voice from HoF's 60th anniversary edition.
VATERLAND – OR A BULE NAMED YANTO by Berthold Wahjudi – a touching story of identity, sibling love and the search for belonging. World premiere in the short film competition at the 2026 Semaine de la Critique in Cannes.
Let the sparks fly! ✨
