kontrast Filmfest Bayreuth

Bayreuth's Short Film Festival with a Profile

The kontrast Filmfest is Bayreuth's international short film festival and has been running since 2000. It is run on a voluntary basis by the non-profit Bayreuther Filmfest e.V. The venue is the ZENTRUM – International Youth Culture Centre at Äußere Badstraße in the independent city of Bayreuth, Upper Franconia.

A Curated Selection

A carefully curated selection of international short films, with a maximum length of around 30 minutes, is shown – ranging from animation and experimental film to short feature films and documentaries. The festival sees itself as a platform for filmmakers of all experience levels and emphasizes a varied, sophisticated program mix.

Special Theme and Supporting Program

Each year, kontrast dedicates itself to a special theme, which bundles a portion of the films and invites the audience to change perspectives. The film program is complemented by children's film blocks, an art action, an expert lecture, the music and visual performance »Mischmaschine« on Friday evening, and the Filmfest party with live music, DJs, and the presentation of the winning films.

Awards and Audience

Awards include an audience award (supported by Sparkasse Bayreuth) and a theme award. With its clear focus on short films, its voluntary commitment, and its anchoring in youth culture, kontrast is a firm fixture in the cultural calendar of Bayreuth and Upper Franconia.