Dear people of Landshut, dear guests,
A warm welcome to all short film fans, as well as to all filmmakers who in the 25th anniversary year of the festival took the opportunity to personally present their cinematic work in Landshut.

The right mood will be set by the association “A Wall is a Screen”, which projects short films onto the city’s facades and literally makes familiar buildings appear in a new light.
During the following six festival days, around 250 films from over 30 countries can be seen. Of course, there are also special programs again and additionally we are all looking forward to a cooperation with the 1st Landshut Crime Days. On the occasion of the 25th Short Film Festival, as a special treat, the artistic director, Michael Orth, has “dug up” films that were shown 25 years ago at the first festival – back then in the Poschinger Villa. The films will of course be shown again there.

The short film festival has grown since then and has long since conquered the national audience. Audience and filmmakers particularly appreciate the family atmosphere that the festival has established and maintained over the years. This is of course the merit of Michael Orth, who, with his experience and intuition for good films, always secures an exquisite selection. All competitions show a wide range of genres, offering something for everyone. It will not be an easy task for the jurors to select the winning films.

The special feel-good factor is also due to the professional organization in the proven hands of Birgit Horn, the organizational director.

I wish you all a successful festival, the audience a lot of fun and say action!