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The Next Gen of Filmm[AI]king

15. May 2025

The conference explores how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing film production – from creative processes to ethical and legal questions.

INDEPENDENT DAYS | 24th International Film Festival

09. April 2025 — 13. April 2025

The international film festival presents 128 films from 32 countries.

PRIDE PICTURES – Queer Film Festival Karlsruhe

19. October 2024 — 27. October 2024

Once again this year, visitors can expect a colourful mix of films, discussions, parties and a special short film award to celebrate the diversity of queer film culture.

Kino im Blauen Salon

10. October 2024 — 03. March 2025

The program spans the entire winter semester 24/25 like a rainbow and shows 10 films of various genres that are dedicated to the fascinating phenomenon of colour in cinema.

T-Short Animation Film Festival

13. September 2024 — 15. September 2024

The festival offers an insight into auteur animation films that impress with their innovative visual design and profound narrative art.

Cinéfête at the Kinemathek Karlsruhe: French youth film festival

20. June 2024 — 26. June 2024

The long-established school festival brings the diversity of French cinema to life and takes students on an inspiring journey through compelling stories and cultural insights.

HfG Open Air Cinema 2024

20. June 2024 — 24. June 2024

Once again this year, the University of Arts and Design invites audiences to unforgettable film evenings in the open air, with musical backing and a varied programme.

Schwein gehabt – The art and culture night at the Alter Schlachthof creative park

11. May 2024

Experience a unique mix of visual arts, media art, live music, theatre and much more at an unforgettable festival of creativity in Karlsruhe.

11th edition of the dokKa festival

08. May 2024 — 12. May 2024

This year’s programme offers topics ranging from futuristic visions to a personal examination of faith and identity.

How film promotes thinking. A dialog with images in motion

24. April 2024

The Film Exploratorium at the ZKM Media Theater is part of the series Traumfabrik#26.

INDEPENDENT DAYS

10. April 2024 — 14. April 2024

The international film festival shows independent film productions from all over the world.

Open Call Media Arts Film Scholarship

15. March 2024 — 31. May 2024

The Filmboard Karlsruhe offers aspiring filmmakers the opportunity to realise their creative short film concepts with a production grant

21. Silent film festival Karlsruhe

07. February 2024 — 10. February 2024

The Kinemathek and Co. show a wide range of outstanding silent films.

Short Film Day 2023

19. December 2023 — 21. December 2023

To mark the shortest day of the year, different short film days will be hosted in Karlsruhe for two days. The focus is on animated short films and films on the subject of In der Schwebe.

30 years of PRIDE PICTURES queer film festival

21. October 2023 — 29. October 2023

To celebrate the festival’s anniversary, 15 international feature films, documentaries and 3 short film programs will be presented.

10 years of dokKa

17. May 2023 — 28. May 2023

The Karlsruhe Documentary Festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and is once again presenting diverse documentaries and audio documentaries.

International Filmfest Karlsruhe

19. April 2023 — 23. April 2023

Start of ticket sales. A total of 123 features from 36 countries will be screened at the SCHAUBURG cinema during the the five days of the festival.

Open Call: Media Arts Film Scholarship

15. February 2023 — 31. May 2023

Applications for the Media Arts Film Scholarship 2023 are open until 31 May.

Film meets art

14. January 2023

As part of the exhibition Drawing Rooms: Marcel van Eeden | Karl Hubbuch, the Städtische Galerie and the Kinemathek Karlsruhe will show films selected by the artist with a short introduction to his artistic work.

Pride Pictures Queer Film Festival

22. October 2022 — 30. October 2022

Diversity, acceptance and respect for queer lifestyles. Unique festival starts with pre-opening party and panel discussion.

Call for Submissions

24. March 2022 — 30. November 2022

Filmmakers can submit their films until 30 November.

Jury decision Underground Film Award 2021

13. July 2021

Filmmaker Patience Mitumwesiga wins 2021 Underground Film Award.

UNDERGROUND FILM AWARD

31. May 2021

International short film competition.

INDEPENDENT DAYS – International Film Festival (postponed)

01. April 2020 — 05. April 2020

The international film festival INDEPENDENT DAYS celebrates its anniversary.

What's on

News The film “Alive Building”, awarded with the Media Arts Film Scholarship, wins several prizes
News “Kino im Blauen Salon” honoured: Award acknowledges commitment to analogue film culture and student curation
News Winner for Media Arts Film Scholarship 2022 has been selected
News OPEN CALL – Media Arts Film Scholarship 2022