We are pleased to announce that, after a three-year break, the Bremen Days of Ethnographic Film will return in January 2026. The Department of Anthropology and Cultural Research at the University of Bremen invites film submissions to be screened at the 12th edition of the Bremen Days of Ethnographic Film.
The Bremen Days of Ethnographic Film have been an integral part of the Department?s focus in the field of visual anthropology and ethnographic film. The festival is curated and organized by students and teaching staff. On three consecutive days international ethnographic films are screened alongside the latest works of the Department’s students. Film screenings and discussions with international filmmakers are taking place on campus and at the local cinema City46. The films are aimed at both anthropological audiences and the general public. The Bremen Days of Ethnographic Film thus enjoy popularity beyond the University. Further information on the Bremen Days of Ethnographic Film and the programmes of the past years can be found here:
/en/kultur/bremen-days-of-ethnographic-film
https://blogs.uni-bremen.de/ethnofilmtage/en
https://www.instagram.com/ethnofilmtagebremen/
We are inviting films addressing cultural and societal issues of any length and genre that were produced in 2020 or later. Student films and films that were made as part of ethnographic or anthropological research are particularly welcome. The films need to be in German or English or have German or English subtitles.
Special focus:
There will be a special focus section of the program in which we think about issues of ecology and futures in the face of human-made effects on the environment and climate. Please let us know if your submission should be considered for this special part of the program. We also accept general submissions for the remaining part of the program. Submissions should be made until October 3rd 2025 via email to filmtageprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de and should include:
- a synopsis of 250 words maximum, filmmakers’ CVs, as well as information on length in minutes, country of production and shooting location(s)
- a streaming-link to the completed film
- indication of whether you will be able to attend the screening and discussion between January 20th to 22nd 2026 either in Bremen or online
● Please use the attached form to fill in the required information and send it back to us.
Please note that no screening fee can be paid and that by submitting your film, you authorize the Department of Anthropology and Cultural Research at the University of Bremen to screen your film without a screening fee. We will however provide travelling expenses for a number of filmmakers who would like to join us in Bremen.
Contact: Dr. Isabel Bredenbr?ker & Jana Sch?fer: filmtageprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
Form Film Submission: Bremen Days of Ethnographic Film 2026
PDF Form Film Submission: Bremen Days of Etthografic Film 2026
