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The nine-minute German science-fiction short film will celebrate its world premiere in Hof, combining an existential story with an innovative cinematic approach.

The award, consisting of certified gold currently valued at approximately €35,000, recognises outstanding directorial achievement in a director’s first feature-length film of German production.

The award comes with a €7,500 prize and recognises the diversity and quality of documentary filmmaking in the German-speaking world.

The internationally oriented award recognises outstanding short films and first and second feature-length films in the genres of thriller, horror, action, science fiction and related fields.

The award recognises outstanding achievements by filmmakers on their first, second or third feature-length fiction film produced in Germany.

The 60th Hof International Film Festival invites audiences on a cinematic journey around the globe this year.

It’s now official: Alexander Conrads’ extraordinary long-term project will open the 60th Hof International Film Festival.

In a unique cinematic setting, we will screen five defining works that once premiered at the Hof International Film Festival – on 8, 16 or 35 mm.

To mark the 60th anniversary of the Hof International Film Festival, this year’s edition will feature not one, but two extraordinary tributes.

New award honours visionary feature films and documentaries on climate, the environment and the future – accompanied by a €5000 prize.

Hof verwandelte sich sechs Tage lang in eine vibrierende Filmstadt – voller Premieren, Begegnungen und inspirierender Kino-Momente.

With #oF Next, the 59th Hof International Film Festival is opening the doors to film culture for a young audience.

With 69 short films up to 50 minutes long, the year is particularly strong.

Die Reihe HoF Classics auf Film lädt ein zu einer ganz besonderen Reise: zurück zu den Ursprüngen des Kinos.

The homage of the 59th Hof International Film Festival 2025 is dedicated to the director and screenwriter JULIA VON HEINZ.

The 59th Hof Film Festival will turn the city itself into a cinema screen in 2025.