It's that time of year again! Starting immediately, films can be submitted for consideration for the 23rd Neisse Film Festival, to be held May 26-31, 2026. Eligible films for the competitions include feature films, documentaries or short films that were produced in 2025 and 2026 and which were produced or co-produced in one of the three neighbor countries: Germany, Poland and/or the Czech Republic. This Call for Entries ends on 31 December 2025. Film selection will be finalized by April 2026.

In 2026, eleven Neisse Fish award scuptures will be awarded, accompanied by prize monies amounting to a total of 26,500 Euros. In addition to Best Film in each category and the Audience Favorites, the Best Performance, Best Screenplay, Best Production Design will be honored. The Festival's special award will go to one film selected from the entire line-up of the festival program for its contribution in bringing other cultures and countries closer, with respect, opening the pathway to dialog. In addition, a youth jury will award a prize for the second time to a film that appeals specifically to young people.

The form for submissions is available online via the button. Alternatively, submissions are also possible via FilmFreeway...

Europe Becoming Reality in the Tricountry Corner on the Neisse: The Neisse Film Festival has taken place each May since 2004. With over 20 screening sites along the Neisse River in Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany, this festival is one-of-a-kind. This is especially visible in its trinational competitions with current feature films, documentaries and short films. The festival program also offers several other film series as well as concerts, readings, exhibitions and parties. The Focus series of films and events places a spotlight each year on a new politically and socially relevant topic which deserves special cinematic treatment in each of the three countries. 

All of the Neisse Fish at-a-glance:

Jury Awards:

Neisse Fish: Best Feature Fiction Film
Neisse Fish: Best Documentary
Neisse Fish: Best Short Film
Neisse Fish: Best Acting Performance
Neisse Fish: Best Screenplay
Neisse Fish: Best Production Design
Neisse Fisch: Special Award
Neisse Fish: Youth Jury Award

Audience Favorites:

Audience Award Feature Film
Audience Award Documentary Film
Audience Award Short Film