The convergence of progressive moving images and the border between words and media; an exploration into the most avant-garde audiovisual forms in the heart of Sweden
Festival Name: Tranås At The Fringe – International Film Festival of Experimental Films and Videopoems
Organizer: Tranås At The Fringe
Location: Tranås, Sweden
Festival Dates: July 14-17, 2027
Edition: 8th Edition
About the Festival: This festival focuses on experimental films and videopoems, aiming to create a cultural gathering for film lovers and professionals, support networking between filmmakers and local communities, and inspire exchanges among artists from various disciplines in Sweden.
Awards: Selected films will have the opportunity to receive a poetic response from one of the poets participating in the festival.
Accepted Genres: Experimental short films (magmatic audiovisual forms, unconventional moving images breaking aesthetic and narrative rules, with no limitation of duration or genre) / Videopoems (works standing on the border between audiovisual languages and written or performed words, with no limitation of theme or duration).
Running Time: Under 40 minutes for experimental films / Under 30 minutes for videopoems (including credits).
Year of Production: No limitations specified.
Language & Subtitles: Films must feature English or Swedish subtitles.
Submission Deadline: March 25, 2027
Entry Fee: The festival is free to enter, but a small submission fee is charged to support the organization of the event.
Additional Notes: Participating filmmakers also have the opportunity to apply for the Filmmakers’ Residency, for which the call opens on January 1, 2027 / In case of force majeure, screenings will take place online on the festival’s YouTube channel.
