Industry Programme

The Senator for Culture is supporting our Filmfest Lounge this year, because this is where the industry meets to network, celebrate, discuss films they have seen and plan new ones. Workshops, panel discussions, networking events and pitching sessions provide space to exchange ideas and learn new things. Some of the events are open to the public, offering a behind-the-scenes look at filmmakers and their work. Industry accreditation can be applied for via our website, giving access to further workshops and panels.

Festival-Counter at

NOON Cafe, Theatre Bremen

 

Opening hours:

Wed. 19 March 12pm – 7pm

Thu. 20 March 11am – 6pm

Fri. 21 March 11am – 7pm

Sat. 22 March 10am – 7pm

Sun. 23 March 10am – 5pm

 

Supported by

Industry Programme

 

An overview and the program as a PDF for download can be found here.

Pre-registration is only required for three events. Further information can be found at the respective event.

 

Some events are only open to accredited persons.

Public Events
Events for Accredited Guests
Industry Programme as PDF

Public Events

Talk with Stephen Frears

 

In conversation with Stephen Frears: a talk about film, humour and difficult times.

 

 

Thu. March 20 // 12.00 Theater Kleines Haus

Attention filmmakers!

 

The “Starthaus” of the Bremer Aufbaubank offers advice: From business plan to crowdfunding – concentrated start-up knowledge for filmmakers.

 

Thu. March 20 // 14.00 Theater Brauhauskeller

French Film Reception

 

With welcome drinks and program presentation of the French-language films followed by a block of short films (admission 5.00 EUR)

 

 Thu. March 20 //16:00 Institut français

Case Study

 

Jenni Zylka analyzes a film from one of the competitions from the development of the material to the end of production.

 

Fri. March 21 // 11.00 Theater Brauhauskeller 

Close-Up Presentation

 

Presentation of the new scholarship holders. Followed by a reception at the Noon.

 

Fri. March 21 // 19:00 Theater Kleines Haus 

Meet the Locals

 

How do filmmakers and actors live and work in Bremen? A little reality check with colleagues and representatives of the industry.

 

Sat. March 22 // 14:00 Theater Brauhauskeller

Meet the Jury

 

Jenni Zylka introduces the HUMOR, INNOVATION and BREMEN jury.

 

Sat. March 22 // 14:00 Institut français

Panel: Mental Health in Film

Dr. Tobias Dietrich talks to film crews about the portrayal of mental illness in film.

 

Sat. March 22 // 17:00 Theater Brauhauskeller

Pub Quiz

 

The quiz evening with Sören Gäting for movie nerds. Which group will manage to answer the most questions about films and actors correctly?

 

Sat. March 22 // 19:30 Café NOON 

Filmfest Party

 

Celebrate the film festival, the filmmakers and the wonderful world of cinema with us – with DJ HNO.

 

Sat. March 22 // 21.30 Café NOON

Film festival matinée with awards ceremony

All winners of the public and jury prizes will be announced at a festive matinée at 11.00 a.m. this morning.

 

Sun. March 23 // 11:00 Theater Kleines Haus

PITCH & PIE Filmbüro Bremen

Eight selected filmmakers pitch their current material in front of an industry jury. The winner will receive prize money of €300.

Followed by coffee and pie at NOON.

 

Sun. March 23 // 14:00 Theater Kleines Haus  

Lecture: Interactive Storytelling

 

In his 90-minute lecture performance, media artist Gordon Endt talks about his experiences with interactive media artworks with a focus on interaction with AI, game engines and machine vision models.

 

Sun. March 23 // 16:00 Theater Brauhauskeller  

 

WFB Short Film Competition

 

A jury will select the best cinematic contributions to this year’s short film challenge with the theme “My Bremen is real”.

 

Sun. March 23 // 16:00 Schauburg 

 

Events for Accredited Guests

Filmmakers Lunch at the “big table”

 

Discounted lunch for accredited guests.

 

Thu. 20 March // 13.00 Café NOON

Speed Dating for Filmmakers

 

In short meetings of 3 minutes, you will have the opportunity to get to know other filmmakers of Filmfest Bremen.

Please register in advance.

 

Thu. 20 March // 15.00 Theater Brauhausfoyer

Guided tour of Bremen city

 

The number of participants is limited to 25. The tour will be held in German and English. Registration required. Meeting: 11 am in front of the city hall.

 

Fri. 21 March // 11:00 City Hall

Filmmakers Lunch at the “big table”

 

Discounted lunch for accredited guests.

 

Fri. 21 March // 13.00 Café NOON

Hands-On nordmedia Workshop

 

The workshop, organised by nordmedia and Filmbüro Bremen, will give filmmakers and applicants the opportunity to familiarise themselves with nordmedia’s digital application portal and the application process. 

 

Fri. 21. March // 14.00 Theater Brauhauskeller

Women in Film – Panel: Yes, we can!

 

What is it that so often makes us women hesitate when faced with new or big challenges? In conversation with successful women from the film industry, we explore the inner hurdles that hold us back—and how to overcome them.

Panel will be in ENGLISH

 

Fri. 21 March //14:00 Theater Brauhausfoyer

Women-Networking

 

FLINTA film professionals from all fields, countrys and levels of experience are warmly invited to connect through small speed-dating sessions and large gatherings, strengthen existing relationships, and make exciting new connections.

In GERMAN AND ENGLISH

 

Fri. 21 March // 16.00 Theater Brauhausfoyer

Panel: Male Nightmares, Female Nightmares.

 

What are the differences between female and male nightmares – and how can genre contribute to equality?

 

Fri. 21 March // 16.00 Theater Brauhauskeller

Panel: Sounds good, doesn’t fit though.

 

Music and/or sound can accompany, enhance and bring a film to life. The success of film music shows how strongly this important work is perceived by the audience. But how do you know what music will fit and work? 

 

 Sat. 22 March // 11:30 Theater Brauhauskeller

Speed Dating for Filmmakers

 

In short meetings of 3 minutes, you will have the opportunity to get to know other filmmakers of Filmfest Bremen.

Please register in advance.

 

Sat. 22 March // 12.00 Theater Brauhausfoyer

Filmmakers Lunch at the “big table”

 

Discounted lunch for accredited guests.

 

Sat. 22 March // 13.00 Café NOON

Pitch, Please!

 

In the elevator, at breakfast, at a festival – where and how to best pitch a film/project?

 

Sat. 22 March //15:30 Institut français

Meet the Locals #2

 

We invite you to a relaxed coffee session with donuts at the “Hörbar” at NOON. With filmmakers and actors and actresses from Bremen.

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Sat. 22 March // 16.00 Café NOON

Filmfest breakfast

 

We welcome you with coffee, sparkling wine and German breakfast before the Filmfest matinée and awards ceremony starts.

 

Sun. 23 March // 10.00 Café NOON

Get-Together

 

A cosy gathering in the rooms of the Institut Français.

 

Sun. 23 March //18:00 Institute français

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