A platform for presenting absurd forms, black comedy, and experimental cinema; an invitation to move beyond conventional aesthetic norms and discover innovative languages in short film
Festival Name: DIAMETRALE – Film Festival for Experimental, Humouristic & Absurd Movies
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Festival Dates: March 31 to April 4, 2027
Edition: 11th Edition
Organizer: DIAMETRALE
About the Festival: DIAMETRALE is the first international film festival in Austria dedicated exclusively to experimental films. The selected films in this festival move away from conventional filmmaking rules and prevailing aesthetic norms, and by breaking these frameworks, present innovative approaches and languages in cinema.
Themes and Focus Areas: Works related to love, adventure, DIY, cinema, energy, space / cosmos, event, humour, music, philosophy, sound
Awards: Jury Prize: €1,500
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- Supported by the Cultural Department of the State of Tyrol.
- Accompanied by the “Golden Frame” award, which includes an original drawing or comic signed by an artist.
- Audience Award: €500
- Supported by the Cultural Department of the City of Innsbruck.
- A special prize from the Nonsenseum Museum will be awarded to the winner.
Accepted Genres: Music video, comedy, mockumentary, fantasy, horror, science fiction, video art, multimedia works, animation, experimental film, documentary, fiction
Running Time: Less than 30 minutes
Year of Production: After January 2024
Language and Subtitles: Dialogues must be in German; otherwise, the film must have English subtitles.
Entry Fee: €19.5
Submission Deadline: September 13, 2026
