Film Submission 2026

Film submission for Grenzland-Filmtage International Film Festival 2026 is open again.
Submit your films now! We look forward to numerous entries.

Format

* All genres are permitted.
* Documentary films may only have a maximum length of 60 minutes
* Films must be available as DCP for the festival.

Deadlines and Restrictions

* The official submission period ends on 15 November 2025.
* We do not charge submission fees.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Further information on the conditions of participation for film registration at the 49th Grenzland-Filmtage International Film Festival, which takes place from 9 to 12 April 2026, can be found here.
How, where and when can a film be registered? How does the film selection process work? What criteria must a film meet to be submitted to the festival?

• When, where and how can a film be submitted?

  Films can be submitted here until November 15th, 2025 at the latest.
  https://grenzlandfilmtage.filmchief.com 
  Info: the platform for managing submissions is FilmChief.

• Are there any content or formal requirements for submissions?

  All genres are permitted.
  Documentary films must not exceed 60 minutes in length.

• What is the deadline for submissions?

  The deadline for submitting films is November 15th, 2025.

• Is there a submission fee?

  No, we do not charge any submission fees.

• Who should I contact if I need to make changes to a submission?

  Please contact us via our contact form or by email if there are any changes to a submission.
  info@grenzlandfilmtage-selb.de

• What happens once a submission has been sent?

  After submitting your entry, you will receive a confirmation email from us.

• How will I know if a film has been selected?

  If a film is selected after the completion of the selection process, we will contact the person who submitted it.

• What screening format is required?

  Films must be available in DCP format for the festival.