17. International ContraVision Film Festival
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Deadline for film submissions: 31. July 2009
Since 1993, the International ContraVision Film Festival has made
Berlin the gathering place for short filmmakers and aficionados of
short films alike. For 17 years exclusively, public viewers have
awarded the renowned ContraVision Awards. During the short film
festival competition, films of equal rank from independent and
freelance filmmakers, films from film and art colleges, as well as
commercial productions, compete for the audience’s affection.
Films are being accepted until 31. July 2009. The films are allowed a
maximum of 30 minutes running time. Short films from all genres are
permitted. There are no predefined themes or topics and there is no
application fee to enter films. Film submission is completed through
the Online-form. Films can be submitted via Internet-upload, quickly
and uncomplicated.
All the films that are nominated by the program commission will run in
the festival competition. In 2008, 80 films were screened during the
competition. The festival takes place from 18. - 19. & 25. - 27.
September 2009 in Berlin. The entry form and further information can
be found under: