Now! Film Submission for 2026
24.10.2025
Filmmakers are invited to submit their current films for the next festival edition! Submission is open for all program sections. The deadline for submissions is 7 January, 2026.
Open Call: Miob Lab of Cultural, Creative and Festival Journalism
24.10.2025
The MIOB-campus addresses young adults who are interested in cultural journalism and film criticism. In addition to free participation in specialized workshops, the lab also offers attendance at one of the festivals within the MIOB festival network. The call for applications is open until November 14.
The MIOB-campus addresses young adults who are interested in cultural journalism and film criticism. In addition to free participation in specialized workshops, the lab also offers attendance at one of the festivals within the MIOB festival network. The call for applications is open until November 14.
Media Response 2025
06.10.2025
We are pleased to present excerpts of this year's media response and press coverage on the 22nd edition of Crossing Europe Film Festival Linz, which can be read here.
We are pleased to present excerpts of this year's media response and press coverage on the 22nd edition of Crossing Europe Film Festival Linz, which can be read here.
Crossing Europe goes...
12.05.2025
In the coming weeks there will be the chance to watch selected films of the 2025 festival program on the big screen again - in Vienna, Innsbruck, Dornbirn, Salzburg and Freistadt.
In the coming weeks there will be the chance to watch selected films of the 2025 festival program on the big screen again - in Vienna, Innsbruck, Dornbirn, Salzburg and Freistadt.
Impressions from the Festival
Photo album on flickr
04.05.2025
The fantastic team from subtext.at is once again in action at the 22nd Crossing Europe, capturing the best festival moments. Whether Q&A, talk events or YAAAS! Youth Program, the team of photographers is there live and captures the festival atmosphere for all eternity in our flickr gallery.
The fantastic team from subtext.at is once again in action at the 22nd Crossing Europe, capturing the best festival moments. Whether Q&A, talk events or YAAAS! Youth Program, the team of photographers is there live and captures the festival atmosphere for all eternity in our flickr gallery.
Award Winners 2025
03.05.2025
The Awards Ceremony of the 22nd edition of the Crossing Europe Film Festival Linz took place today in the Ursulinensaal, with Miriam Hie hosting the atmospheric evening.
The Awards Ceremony of the 22nd edition of the Crossing Europe Film Festival Linz took place today in the Ursulinensaal, with Miriam Hie hosting the atmospheric evening.
4 May: Screening for children aged 6 and over
01.05.2025
On Sunday, 4 May, at 14:45, there will be a screening of Michel Gondry's latest film, the imaginative animated adventure MAYA, GIVE ME A TITLE. There will be a live German Voice-Over. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Special ticket price: 1 adult + child(ren): 6 euros (only available at the box office)
On Sunday, 4 May, at 14:45, there will be a screening of Michel Gondry's latest film, the imaginative animated adventure MAYA, GIVE ME A TITLE. There will be a live German Voice-Over. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Special ticket price: 1 adult + child(ren): 6 euros (only available at the box office)
Supporting Program 2025
19.04.2025
The Crossing Europe supporting program is free to attend and enriches the festival with exciting talks and events in cooperation with partners.
The Crossing Europe supporting program is free to attend and enriches the festival with exciting talks and events in cooperation with partners.
Tickets from 22 April (17:00)
18.04.2025
Ticket sales from 22 April, starting at 17:00, online and at Moviemento on OK Platz (daily 17:00 - 20:00) and from 29 April also at City-Kino and Central.
Industry-Afternoon
18.04.2025
For the first time this year, an Industry Afternoon under the title “Exploring European Film Production” will take place for all those who want to take a closer look at the production processes and working realities of European filmmakers. Participants will have the opportunity to receive expert input on current topics relevant to the industry and to discuss them afterwards.
For the first time this year, an Industry Afternoon under the title “Exploring European Film Production” will take place for all those who want to take a closer look at the production processes and working realities of European filmmakers. Participants will have the opportunity to receive expert input on current topics relevant to the industry and to discuss them afterwards.
Festival Program 2025
18.04.2025
142 feature films, documentaries and short films from 42 countries will open up unconventional, socially critical and artistically ambitious perspectives of the young generation of filmmakers from Europe to the audience at Austria's second largest international film festival.
142 feature films, documentaries and short films from 42 countries will open up unconventional, socially critical and artistically ambitious perspectives of the young generation of filmmakers from Europe to the audience at Austria's second largest international film festival.
Slovenian experimental film in focus
10.04.2025
This year's European Panorama Special section offers a unique insight into Slovenian experimental film.
This year's European Panorama Special section offers a unique insight into Slovenian experimental film.