Explore the boundaries between cinema and new media art at the 38th edition of the Stuttgart Filmwinter Festival! Offering a platform for independent and artistic films in the city of Stuttgart, this festival ​is one of the most important of its kind in southern Germany and also one of the most prestigious events in media art internationally.

Stuttgart Filmwinter Festival - at the interplay of cinema and new media

For almost 40 years, the Stuttgart Filmwinter Festival has been dedicated to driving innovation, challenging cultural expression and bringing complex artistic and technological issues to a wider audience. Organised by Wand 5, the festival is a meeting place for professionals, experts and the public which focuses on stimulating communication between audience and artists, sharing creativity as well as know-how among attendees.

Each year the Stuttgart FIlmwinter Festival offers a varied international programme comprising of films, workshops, performances and the Expanded Media exhibition. However, the festival’s core remains its international competitions for short films, Media in Space and Network Culture. In addition, the festival also has a kids and youth programme for the entire family, which offers exciting surprises for all. 

Experience the Stuttgart Filmwinter Festival 

This year's festival will be held in two theatres, the FITZ - Das Theater animierter Formen and the tri-bühne at the Tagblattturm Areal and Kunstbezirk at the Gustav-Siegle-Haus. There will also be a lot of films that will be held online, and more information can be found on the official Stuttgart Filmwinter website. 

More than 1.500 international entries from around the world came in for the competitions, and the winners will be announced during the gala and award ceremony on the final night. This year’s programme for the Stuttgart Filmwinter Festival takes place in various theatres and also online, with the festival containing entertainment throughout the ages. 

Attending the Stuttgart FIlmwinter Festival 2025

Ready to learn more about new types of film and media art? For detail on the festival, the full programme of events and to get your tickets now, head over to the Stuttgart Filmwinter Festival website.