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FilmFestival Cottbus (Festival des Osteuropäischen Films)

Cottbus, Germany
03/11/2026 - 08/11/2026 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Rhythm: annual, next Festival afterwards (probably): October/November 2027

Non-Competitive Children's Film Section
Director/s: Buder, Bernd (programme director), Beyer, Anke (films for young people)
Prizes: FIPRESCI-Prize, FICC-Prize, O.C.I.C.-Prize and several sponsor-prizes
Deadline for film entries: 15/07/2026 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Programs: Features, Shorts, Animations, TV Programs
Number of films (app.): 8-10 films for children
Age of audience: 5-70
Number of spectators (app.): 10.000
Average number of journalists: 130
Festival's guests: Directors, Producers, Actors, Distributors, Others
Festival's recognition: international
Media coverage: international
Special Events: Workshops, seminars, round table talks, exhibitions, concerts
Notes/description: Festival specialised on Eastern European Films

Contact:
FilmFestival Cottbus
W.-Seelenbinder-Ring 44/45
D-03048 Cottbus
Germany

Phone: ++49-355-43 10 70
Fax: ++49-355-43 10 72 0
Internet: www.filmfestivalcottbus.de