Ahrenshoop Film Nights

Festival with a Sea View

Since 2008, the Ahrenshoop Film Nights have been bringing together the German-speaking film scene in one of the most beautiful artists' villages on the Baltic Sea. THE GRAND Ahrenshoop serves as the festival hotel, offering an extraordinary backdrop for young German productions with its panoramic view over the Baltic Sea.

Competition and Special Program

Six new German feature films – mostly debuts or promising productions by emerging talent – compete against each other. An expert jury awards the Jury Prize, and the audience chooses their own favorite. In parallel, the festival, in cooperation with Künstlerhaus Lukas, presents a special program with five additional film contributions, highlighting curatorial diversity.

Galas and Film Discussions

A festive opening gala kicks off the festival – featuring the premiere of the opening film, a reception, and a live concert. The closing gala includes the awards ceremony, a buffet, and live music. Following the screenings, directors, producers, and actors engage in direct exchange with the audience.

Regional Context

Ahrenshoop is located on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula in the Vorpommern-Rügen district (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). For over a century, the village has been an artists' colony with a tradition in painting, literature, and film. The Film Nights seamlessly integrate into this cultural heritage, making late November a highlight of the season on the Vorpommern Baltic coast.