The intersection of cinema, visual arts, and performance; a call for reimagining experimental practices of the moving image both on and beyond the traditional screen, within an event free from conventional media boundaries
Festival Name: Art Film Vienna
Venue: Vienna, Austria
Festival Dates: May 19–22, 2027
Edition: 4th Edition
About the Festival: This annual festival is dedicated to experimental practices of the moving image, both on the traditional cinema screen and beyond. Founded in 2024, the festival explores the intersections of cinema, visual arts, performance, sound, and digital media, providing a platform to showcase works that challenge conventional formats, categories, and modes of artistic presentation.
Awards: The festival grants main awards and special mentions to four selected works. Reflecting the festival’s ethos of dissolving boundaries between artistic media, the competitive section does not feature pre-determined categories. Instead, all selected works are evaluated based on their unique artistic merits and the originality of their contribution to contemporary moving image culture.
Accepted Genres:At the heart of the festival is a curated program of experimental films. Additionally, the festival features presentations beyond the screen, expanded cinema, immersive experiences, audiovisual performances, installations, live sound and image performances, educational workshops, and artist talks—all dedicated to exploring and expanding the frontiers of art and cinema.
Running Time:Short films under 30 minutes; feature-length films over 30 minutes.
Language and Subtitles:All films must be in English or include English subtitles.
Entry Fee:24USDforshortworks / 50 USD for feature-length works
Submission Deadline:March 15, 2027
Additional Notes:Submitters must be at least 18 years of age. If the filmmaker or artist is under 18, their parent or legal guardian may register and submit the work on their behalf.
