Mannheim Arts & Film

At its heart, the festival is a place for meeting, exchange, and discovery. We bring together filmmakers and artists from Mannheim, the surrounding region, and abroad, creating opportunities to present new work, share ideas, and start conversations beyond the screen. Our events are designed to feel open and accessible — a space where participants can watch films, meet other creatives, and build genuine connections in a relaxed environment.

Cinema remains the centre of the festival, but our vision continues to grow. We are increasingly interested in working with artist-run spaces, cultural venues, and multidisciplinary initiatives throughout Mannheim. By opening the festival to other forms of artistic expression, we hope to create events where film, visual art, performance, and experimental formats can meet naturally and inspire one another.

For winning projects, the festival offers official recognition through certificates, website features, and social media promotion. Selected films may also be presented with dedicated banners, stills, and additional project details. Winners and honorable mentions are considered for live screenings at our Mannheim events, giving filmmakers the chance to share their work with a local audience and connect directly with other artists, guests, and industry professionals.