Filmfest München
Germany's most important summer film festival
About Filmfest München
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Since 1983: The Grand Summer Celebration of Cinema
Founded in 1983, Filmfest München has evolved over four decades into an indispensable fixture on the international festival calendar. Unlike the Berlinale, which is conceived as an industry festival with a competitive character, Munich is primarily an audience festival: films to watch, discuss, and rediscover. The atmosphere is summery and relaxed, the mood warm, and the program sophisticated and diverse.
200 Films, 15 Screens, One City
Every year, Filmfest München presents around 200 films on 15 screens across the Bavarian capital. Venues include the Gasteig HP8 in Sendling, the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF), the Arri Cinema in Schwabing, the Deutsches Theater, and selected city center cinemas. The films come from all continents, and many celebrate their world, European, or German premieres in Munich.
The Sections at a Glance
- CineMasters: current films by renowned directors
- CineVision: debut and second works by emerging talents
- Neues Deutsches Kino (New German Cinema): world and German premieres of new German films
- Neue Deutsche Fernsehfilme & Serien (New German TV Films & Series): 9 films and 7 series celebrate their cinema premieres
- CineKindl: family and children's cinema with feature films and short films
- Internationale Reihe (International Series): outstanding festival discoveries from around the world
- Spotlight, FilmTalk & Industry Days: industry and discussion formats
CineMerit Award and Other Prizes
Filmfest München awards several significant prizes. The CineMerit Award honors filmmakers for their life's work – previous recipients include Wim Wenders, Bernardo Bertolucci, Volker Schlöndorff, and Christoph Waltz. The ARRI/OSRAM Award for the best international film and the CineCoPro Award for the best international co-production round off the prize program.
Munich as a Film City
Munich (state of Bavaria) has been one of Germany's most important film cities since the silent film era. The Bavaria Film Studios in Geiselgasteig, the HFF, several major distributors, and production companies form a dense industry ecosystem. Filmfest München is the annual stage where this industry brings together the public and the industry – and underscores Bavaria's importance for German and international film.
Festival Experience in the Summer
The combination of a top-class program, a summery city atmosphere, open-air screenings, film talks with directors and actors, and festival bars makes Filmfest München one of Germany's most enjoyable festival weeks. Anyone in Munich during the summer should dedicate at least one day to the festival.
Filmfest München — edition 2026
The 43rd edition of Filmfest München brings the international film world back to the Bavarian capital from June 26 to July 5, 2026. On 15 screens at Gasteig HP8, HFF, Arri, Deutsches Theater, and other venues, around 200 films will be shown – a large proportion of them as world, European, or German premieres.
Highlights in 2026 include the CineMerit Awards for outstanding filmmakers, the New German TV Films & Series with 9 film and 7 series premieres on the big screen, and the CineKindl program with 9 feature films and a short film program for young audiences.
Accompanying Industry Days, FilmTalks, and panel discussions bring industry professionals and the public together. Open-air screenings and festival bars ensure a relaxed summer festival atmosphere.
Programme Filmfest München 2026
Sections 2026
- CineMasters: international auteurs
- CineVision: debut and second works by emerging filmmakers
- Neues Deutsches Kino: emerging German filmmakers
- Neue Deutsche Fernsehfilme & Serien: 9 films, 7 series on the big screen
- CineKindl: children's film program
- Internationale Reihe: festival discoveries from around the world
- CineMerit Awards: honors for filmmakers
Complete program and screening times available from early June 2026 at www.filmfest-muenchen.de.
Highlights Filmfest München 2026
- 43rd edition of Germany's largest summer film festival
- Around 200 films on 15 screens
- CineMerit Awards for outstanding filmmakers
- 9 world premieres of New German TV Films + 7 series
- CineKindl for young audiences
- Open-air screenings and festival atmosphere in Munich
Prices Filmfest München 2026
Single tickets from around €12 per screening. Discounts for students, pupils, and seniors. Festival passes (10- and 20-ticket bundles) at special prices. Tickets online via the festival website and at the respective cinema box offices.
Practical information — Filmfest München
Venues
Including Gasteig HP8 (Hans-Preißinger-Strasse), HFF, Arri Cinema, Deutsches Theater, Atelier, Filmtheater Sendlinger Tor.
Getting There
By Train: Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof), S-Bahn / U-Bahn to all venues in 5-20 minutes.
By Plane: Munich Airport (MUC), S-Bahn lines S1 and S8 to the city center (approx. 40 min.).
Admission & Tickets
Single tickets from around €12 per screening. Festival passes and discounted tickets available via official ticketing.
Accreditation
Industry accreditations via the official accreditation portal.
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Where it takes place Filmfest München
Verschiedene Kinos in München (HFF, Gasteig HP8, Deutsches Theater u.a.)
Arnulfstraße 195, 80539 München