Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin (UFFB)
Berlin's annual showcase for Ukrainian cinema — feature film, documentary, short film, decentralized across numerous cinemas
About UFFB
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A Festival from the Berlin Diaspora
The Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin (UFFB) was founded in 2020 by Ukrainian filmmakers and cultural workers in Berlin and has, in just a few years, become one of the most important showcases for Ukrainian cinema in Western Europe. With the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine in 2022, the festival has gained even more significance: it makes Ukrainian storytelling visible — beyond the headlines, in the images and voices of the directors themselves.
7th Edition from October 14 to 18, 2026
The 7th edition will take place from October 14 to 18, 2026. As in previous years, the festival is decentralized: the festival center is Silent Green Kulturquartier in Wedding, with its distinctive domed hall, complemented by screenings at Kino in der Kulturbrauerei, Zeiss-Großplanetarium, Acud Kino, Sputnik Kino, Il Kino, City Kino Wedding, Filmkunst 66, and Kino & Bar in der Königsstadt — a deliberate distribution across several Berlin districts.
Feature Film, Documentary, Short Film
The program includes three categories: feature films, documentaries, and short films. The focus is on Ukrainian productions and works by Ukrainian filmmakers in exile, as well as international films about Ukraine. Many screenings are German premieres; after the films, there are regular Q&A sessions with the female filmmakers, producers, and protagonists. An international short film competition is a permanent fixture of the festival (submission deadline 2026: August 15 via FilmFreeway, films up to 35 minutes, completed after January 1, 2025).
Plivka — Organizer and Bridge
The organizer is the Berlin-based association Plivka — Initiative für unabhängige audiovisuelle Kunst und Kultur Berlin e. V., located at Schönhauser Allee 39A in Prenzlauer Berg. Plivka sees itself as a bridge between the Ukrainian film scene and the German audience, organizing film screenings, discussions, and workshops year-round — and curating the UFFB as the highlight of the year.
More Than Cinema: A Hub for the Ukrainian Community in Berlin
With an estimated over 100,000 Ukrainian residents, Berlin is home to one of the largest Ukrainian communities in the European Union. For many in the diaspora, the UFFB is a central meeting point: watching films together, hearing the language, seeing art — and at the same time, introducing the full spectrum of Ukrainian culture to the German-speaking public. The festival takes place in the federal state of Berlin, a city-state, and spans seven Berlin districts simultaneously.
UFFB — edition 2026
Five days of cinema from and about Ukraine: From October 14 to 18, 2026, UFFB 2026 will present a selection of current feature films, documentaries, and short films by Ukrainian female directors, complemented by German premieres, retrospectives, and Q&A sessions with the filmmakers. The international short film award will be part of the competition; submissions are open until August 15, 2026, via FilmFreeway, with films up to 35 minutes completed after January 1, 2025, being eligible.
Programme UFFB 2026
Program outline for the 7th edition (as of UFFB / Plivka advance notice):
October 14–18, 2026 — Venues
- Silent Green Kulturquartier, Gerichtstraße 35, 13357 Berlin — Festival center, opening, and central galas in the domed hall.
- Kino in der Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin — Feature film and documentary program.
- Zeiss-Großplanetarium, Prenzlauer Allee 80, 10405 Berlin — Special events.
- Acud Kino, Veteranenstraße 21, 10119 Berlin — Short film competition.
- Sputnik Kino, Hasenheide 54, 10967 Berlin — Auteur program.
- Il Kino (Neukölln), City Kino Wedding, Filmkunst 66 (Charlottenburg), and Kino & Bar in der Königsstadt — additional program blocks.
Program Elements
- Feature films, documentaries, and short films from Ukraine, as well as international films about Ukraine, often as German premieres.
- International Short Film Competition (Submission deadline: August 15, 2026, via FilmFreeway).
- Q&A sessions, lectures, and round tables with female directors, producers, and film experts.
- Accompanying program with the Ukrainian community in Berlin (receptions, concerts, readings).
Film titles, showtimes, and tickets are available via uffberக்கப்படுகிறது and the individual cinemas.
Highlights UFFB 2026
- 7th edition from October 14 to 18, 2026
- Festival center Silent Green Kulturquartier in Wedding
- Screenings in 8 additional Berlin cinemas
- International Short Film Competition (submission deadline August 15, 2026)
- Q&A sessions with Ukrainian directors and filmmakers
Prices UFFB 2026
Ticket prices per screening are available at the respective cinema box office; festival passes are usually available. Current prices and passes can be found on uffberக்கப்படுகிறது.
Practical information — UFFB
Getting There
Festival center Silent Green Kulturquartier, Gerichtstraße 35, 13357 Berlin (Wedding). U-Bahn Leopoldplatz (U6) or Wedding (S/U), approx. 10 minutes walk from each. Bus 120, 247. Other venues are spread across Pankow, Mitte, Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain — the program will guide you.
Tickets
Tickets per screening are available at the respective cinema box office and via uffberlin.de. Festival passes are usually available. Current prices can be found on the festival website. Submissions for the 2026 short film competition are open until August 15 via FilmFreeway.
Good to Know
Films are in Ukrainian original language, usually with English or German subtitles. Q&A sessions are predominantly in English and Ukrainian with translation. Program changes are subject to change — short-term program updates will be communicated via the festival website and Plivka.
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Where it takes place UFFB
Silent Green Kulturquartier (Festivalzentrum) und weitere Kinos in Berlin
Gerichtstraße 35, 13357 Berlin