International Hofer Film Days
One of Germany's most important film festivals
About Hofer Filmtage
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Since 1967, the "Home of Films"
The International Hofer Film Days were founded in 1967 and are among Germany's most traditional and important film festivals. Over the decades, they have become a fixture for filmmakers, producers, distributors, and journalists – a stage where many now-famous directors showed their first films.
Program and Profile
Annually, around 130 feature films, documentaries, and short films are screened in several cinemas in the city, complemented by VR experiences and a streaming offer via the HoF on Demand platform. The festival sees itself as a discovery festival: it focuses on new voices in German and international cinema and awards numerous endowed prizes, including the New German Cinema Sponsorship Award and the Friedrich-Baur-Prize.
A City in Film Fever
During the festival days, Hof transforms into a meeting point for the industry. The festival is supported by a large team of volunteers who ensure the festival operations continue with pop-up venues, even after the closure of established cinemas. Accredited guests and the public experience premieres, retrospectives, and masterclasses.
Location in Upper Franconia
Hof is an independent city in the state of Bavaria, in the extreme northeast of Upper Franconia, near the border with Saxony and Thuringia. The Hofer Film Days have made the city known beyond the region and are its cultural flagship.
For Whom?
- Cinephiles and festival-goers
- Filmmakers and industry representatives (accreditation)
- Anyone who wants to discover premieres and new German cinema
Hofer Filmtage — edition 2026
From October 20 to 25, 2026, the International Hofer Film Days will celebrate their 60th edition – a significant anniversary for the festival founded in 1967. The Film Days will be held as a hybrid event: on-site screenings in Hof's cinemas as well as a subsequent streaming offer via HoF on Demand until November 1, 2026 (transactional video-on-demand, exclusively in Germany, for accredited industry professionals).
Around 130 feature films, documentaries, and short films are expected, with numerous premieres. Films can be submitted by July 31, 2026, at the latest. The detailed program will be published shortly before the festival begins.
Programme Hofer Filmtage 2026
60th International Hofer Film Days 2026
- October 20-25, 2026 — Screenings in Hof's cinemas
- Until November 1, 2026 — Streaming via HoF on Demand (7 streaming days, exclusively in Germany)
- Around 130 feature films, documentaries, and short films, plus VR experiences
- Award ceremonies (including New German Cinema Sponsorship Award, Friedrich-Baur-Prize)
- Masterclasses, retrospectives, premieres
Submission deadline: July 31, 2026. The complete program with film titles and screening times will be published shortly before the festival begins on hofer-filmtage.com.
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Getting There
Cinemas in Hof, 95028 Hof. Hof is accessible via the A9 and A93 motorways and by train (ICE/regional connections, Hof Hauptbahnhof station). The venues are located in the city center.
Tickets
Cinema tickets available on-site; additionally, streaming via HoF on Demand (transactional video-on-demand, exclusively in Germany) until shortly after the festival. Accreditation for industry professionals is available via the festival website.
Tip
Popular premieres sell out quickly – early ticket booking is recommended. The complete program will be published shortly before the festival begins on hofer-filmtage.com.
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