ACFFB - Across Cultures Film Festival Bamberg

About ACFFB - Across Cultures Film Festival Bamberg

The Across Cultures Film Festival Bamberg (ACFFB) is an international film event in Bamberg dedicated to promoting independent cinema, cultural diversity, and intercultural dialogue. The festival highlights short films that explore themes of identity, migration, belonging, and the shared human experience. The inaugural edition took place on September 20, 2026, with the second edition scheduled for October 24, 2027.

Dates 24 Oct — 24 Oct 2027

Venue Bamberg (09461)

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Edition 2027

ACFFB - Across Cultures Film Festival Bamberg — edition 2027

The second edition of the Across Cultures Film Festival Bamberg is scheduled for October 24, 2027. The festival continues its mission of bringing international filmmakers and audiences together in Bamberg to foster cultural exchange through independent cinema.

Programme ACFFB - Across Cultures Film Festival Bamberg 2027

The program for this second edition has not yet been announced. We will update this page as soon as details become available.

Practical information

Practical information — ACFFB - Across Cultures Film Festival Bamberg

The festival takes place in Bamberg, Bavaria. The second edition is scheduled for October 24, 2027. For the latest updates, please visit the official website at acffb.com.

Founded by Palestinian actor and filmmaker Haroun Rasheed, the Across Cultures Film Festival Bamberg (ACFFB) held its premiere in Bamberg on September 20, 2026.

The festival focuses on international cinematic art, cultural diversity, and fostering connections between people of different backgrounds. It provides a platform for independent filmmakers to share their stories with a wide audience. Submissions are open for short films up to 20 minutes in length, including narrative, documentary, and experimental works.

The films showcased delve into social and human topics such as identity, migration, belonging, and universal human experiences. The festival is driven by the belief that film can transcend cultural and linguistic barriers to bring people together.

The 2026 Inaugural Edition

During the first edition on September 20, 2026, awards were presented in five categories: Short Film Award, Across Cultures Award, Student Film Award, Audience Award, and Honorable Mention. The main partner for the 2026 edition was the Dr. Selma Graf Pflegeschule.

The 2027 Second Edition

Following the successful debut in 2026, a second edition is planned for October 24, 2027, in Bamberg.

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Cinema Short film Independent cinema Kreisfreie Stadt Bamberg

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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. Updated on 17 October 2026.