Every year, the KFFK/Cologne Short Film Festival brings national and international short films to screens across the city. Over the course of several festival days, the KFFK screens more than 150 films in competitions, thematic programs, and special formats.
The focus is on the diversity of short films. From classic short film programs to innovative narrative forms, virtual reality works, children’s programs, workshops, and accessible offerings, the festival opens up diverse ways to engage with the medium of film.
The festival headquarters is located at the Filmhaus, with additional screenings taking place at other Cologne cinemas and venues. This makes the KFFK a meeting place for filmmakers, audiences, and anyone looking to discover new perspectives, surprising stories, and unique cinematic experiences.
Formats such as “Shorts on Wheels”—a combination of a bike tour and public short film screenings—also demonstrate just how versatile the short film experience can be in Cologne.
Venues: Filmhaus, Filmforum NRW, Lichtspiele Kalk, and Off Broadway.
The focus is on the diversity of short films. From classic short film programs to innovative narrative forms, virtual reality works, children’s programs, workshops, and accessible offerings, the festival opens up diverse ways to engage with the medium of film.
The festival headquarters is located at the Filmhaus, with additional screenings taking place at other Cologne cinemas and venues. This makes the KFFK a meeting place for filmmakers, audiences, and anyone looking to discover new perspectives, surprising stories, and unique cinematic experiences.
Formats such as “Shorts on Wheels”—a combination of a bike tour and public short film screenings—also demonstrate just how versatile the short film experience can be in Cologne.
Venues: Filmhaus, Filmforum NRW, Lichtspiele Kalk, and Off Broadway.
Price info
- Tickets are available in three price categories: Soli at 5 euros, regular at 9 euros, and Support at 14 euros. Soli tickets are for people who cannot afford a regular ticket. By purchasing a Support ticket, you enable the KFFK to issue Soli tickets. Tickets can also be booked with a Cineville subscription.
The festival party costs 5 euros, as do the children’s and teen programs. Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any Weather
Target Group Adult
for individual guests
More information
- Program & Tickets: The program for the 20th edition of the KFFK will be released in early November, and tickets will be available for purchase online starting then.
