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47th edition
Biberacher Filmfestspiele
Biberach an der Riß, Germany
October 28 – November 1, 2026
5 days
About Biberacher Filmfestspiele
Since 1979, the Biberacher Filmfestspiele has brought together filmmakers and audiences in Biberach an der Riß, between Stuttgart and Lake Constance. The festival exclusively showcases German-language productions across six competitive categories and awards outstanding works with the coveted Filmfest-Biber prizes.
Festival details
Location
Theaterstraße 6, 88400 Biberach a. d. Riß · Biberach an der Riß, Germany
Scope
National
Focus
German-language Cinema · Feature Films · Documentary · Short Films · Television Films
Duration
5 days
Founded
1979
Awards
Feature Film Beaver (Spielfilm-Biber)
Main competitive prize of €8,000 for outstanding feature films (60+ min).
Debut Feature Film Beaver
€3,000 prize for outstanding debut features.
Documentary Film Beaver
€3,000 for outstanding documentaries (60+ min).
Short Film Beaver
€2,000 for shorts up to 30 min.
Audience Beaver (Publikums-Biber)
€2,000 audience award voted by attendees.
Special programs
Feature Films
Competitive section for German-language feature films (60+ min).
Debut Features
Competitive section for first feature films.
Documentary
Competitive section for German-language documentaries (60+ min).
Medium-Length Films
Competitive section for films between 31 and 59 minutes.
Short Films
Competitive section for films up to 30 minutes.
For filmmakers
Submission deadline
2026-07-31
Eligible production years
Productions completed within 2 years prior to the festival
Screening eligibility
German-language productions; German subtitles or dubbing required. No prior theatrical or TV release before the festival.
Accepted formats
Digital online submission
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