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Successful network meeting in Leipzig
2023-12-05The end-of-year reception organised by Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) is considered one of the most important networking events for the German film scene. Last week, they met in Leipzig's "Felsenkeller", including some representatives of the Lusatian film scene, pictured here are filmmaker Grit Lemke, filmmaker Erik Schiesko, the director of the… -
Winning film DYAD continuing its success
2023-11-24The Bulgarian production DYAD (Yana Titova, 2023, 89 min) wins the prize for best youth film at the 27. Black Nights Film Festival in Tallin. DYAD was also honoured at the 33rd FFC. The film centres on the teenager Dida. Dida bullies, steals and cheats on nude photos of her… -
Thank you for your donation
2023-11-22Thank you for your donation 363,60 EUR were collected at the screening of the short film THE BOY at the 33rd FilmFestival Cottbus. We are raising the amount to 500 EUR and sending the money to the family of Yahav Winner. In solidarity with Israel and as a tribute to… -
Impressions of the 33rd FFC
2023-11-20MONDAY The festival week began on Monday with the presentation of the first Lusatian child protection award, the Gondula Award, in our festival centre, the Stadthalle. This initiative was launched by Cottbus artist Martin Schüler. The prize money collected through donations totalling 10,331 euros was awarded after an online vote.… -
The 33rd FFC on the streaming site Klassiki
2023-11-16The streaming portal Klassiki is the official online partner of the 33rd FilmFestival Cottbus in the UK and the USA. Festival films can still be viewed there until 30 November, including the film THREE THOUSAND NUMBERED PIECES from the Feature Film competition. Interviews with the filmmakers and background articles can…