FAQ
The Taunus Film Festival 2026 will take place from October 8-17, 2026, in Usingen.
The festival will take place from August 5th to 9th, 2026 in Oberursel, Bad Homburg, Eschborn, and Bad Soden. The individual locations are here to find.
What is special about the Taunus Film Festival?
The Taunus Film Festival has been around since 2010.
It is an international film festival with a long tradition, now offering five festival days with selected films from all over the world, workshops, networking events, and an extensive supporting program.
The best films will be awarded cash prizes totaling 3,500 Euros. The festival's themes are deliberately kept open, and films of all genres are accepted.
The focus is on bringing people together. In an age of streaming services and intensive cell phone use, the aim is to bring film back to life and bring people of all kinds together - both filmmakers and audiences from outside the industry.
The Taunus Film Festival sees itself as a place for meeting and dialogue, which actively contributes to the promotion of film culture.
What does the Festival Pass include?
The festival pass grants access to almost all events for a single price. Included are: feature films, workshops, networking events, and the exclusive After Shorts party.
The opening gala and special events (such as the cocktail event) are not included. We will expressly mark this for the respective events.
Do I have to register separately with a festival pass?
Yes - for our internal planning it is essential that Festival Pass holders also register for every event.
With your pass you will receive an individual, non-transferable code that you can enter at all bookable events.
The respective ticket can then be booked free of charge.
Are all events with a festival pass available until the end?
Some events are more limited than others. It can therefore happen that certain events are fully booked.
We have a generous contingent available for Festival Pass holders, but we recommend that you make a reservation for the desired events as soon as possible.
How does the festival program work?
- Wednesday, August 5: Gala Opening Night with Live Music, Red Carpet, and Opening Film
- Thursday, August 6 & Friday, August 7: Film screenings, open-air film nights, workshops, networking
- Saturday, August 8: Grand Finale with Awards Ceremony & Closing Party
- Sunday, August 9: Closing party including vernissage & art exhibitions (Exhibition period: August 5-9)
Which films will be shown?
International short and feature-length films of various genres are shown. These are almost exclusively films that have not yet had a (German) theatrical release.
Many of these works are celebrating their German or international festival premieres here.
The Taunus Film Festival thus offers the opportunity to discover new, exciting films early on and to engage with the filmmakers.
What are the Spotlight Awards?
At the Taunus Film Festival there is aben during the regular competition categories the Spotlight Awards – Special awards for films that stand out in a thematic category selected by the festival. This category changes every year and focuses on a current or socially relevant topic—such as food, integration, or the environment.
The specific Spotlight theme will be announced after the submission deadline. All submitted films can be automatically considered for the Spotlight Award if their content matches the respective annual theme.
Other international films from a wide range of genres will also be shown.
How can I buy tickets?
Information about all tickets and our pre-sale can be found on our website at taunale.de/tickets or directly here.
Can I submit my own movie?
Yes, filmmakers can submit their works via the filmfreeway.com platform, which is typically open between August and March.
The exact submission modalities and deadlines can be found on the Festival website and at FilmFreeway.
Who can apply for accreditation?
Press representatives, industry professionals, and interested parties can register via an accreditation form on our website.
The press accreditation takes place here.
Are there opportunities to work at the festival?
The festival team is looking for volunteers for event management, content creation, graphic design, photography, videography, and video editing.
A certificate of cooperation is possible.
Those interested can contact us by email at welcome@taunale.de sign up and here inform.
What are the prizes for the best films?
The best films will be awarded cash prizes totaling 3,500 Euros.
There are awards for best short film, feature film (narrative & documentary), and two Spotlight Awards. There is also an Audience Award, which is honored with a laurel wreath.
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
For more information, please visit taunale.de or per e-mail to the organization team.
What are the admission prices for the Taunus Film Fest?
The Taunus Film Festival offers various formats to cover as many interests as possible.
Admission is charged for the gala evening, the award ceremony, workshops and feature film screenings.
The prices are deliberately set low, so that the festival does not even cover its costs, but tries to offer an extensive program for little money.
The open-air short film evenings and the „Network & Coffee“ networking event are free to attend.
The aim is to give everyone - regardless of their financial situation - access to film art and cultural exchange.
Anyone who enjoys the free events can purchase the so-called "ticket afterwards" and support the film festival with it.