FEATURE FILM

For the Feature Film Competition of the Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis, feature films with a minimum length of 65 minutes are eligible, provided they were produced for theatrical release. Films whose theatrical release or broadcasting date is before the festival and/or which were already available online are excluded from the competition. Only premieres and German first screenings are included in the competition selection.

DOCUMENTARY FILM

The documentary film competition is open to first, second and third works by young German-speaking directors with a length of 65 minutes or more. Only world premieres and German premieres will be considered.

MEDIUM LENGTH FILM

Medium-length films with a length of between approx. 25 and approx. 65 minutes are admitted to this competition. The competition is open to young German-speaking directors whose feature films have premieres and German first screenings.

SHORT FILM

The short film competition of the Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis is intended to promote innovative tendencies among young German-speaking directors. The competition is open to world premieres and German premieres of short films up to approx. 25 minutes in length.

Leis & Kuckert Grafikdesign / ffmop

Leis & Kuckert Grafikdesign / ffmop

Leis & Kuckert Grafikdesign / ffmop

Programme for english-speaking audiences

You can find an overview of films in English or with English subtitles here.

ffmop / ffmop

ffmop / ffmop

ffmop / ffmop

Streaming-Programme for English-speaking audiences

You can find an overview with films in English or with English subtitles, offered in streaming, here.

©Oliver Dietze

©Oliver Dietze

©Oliver Dietze

Awards & Jurys

At the Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis a total of six juries award prizes in the four competition categories.