Crossing Europe goes
11.05.2026
The 23rd edition of Crossing Europe has come to a close, but in the coming weeks and months there will still be plenty of opportunities to see selected films from the 2026 festival program in theaters across Austria.
The 23rd edition of Crossing Europe has come to a close, but in the coming weeks and months there will still be plenty of opportunities to see selected films from the 2026 festival program in theaters across Austria.
Impressions from the Festival
Photo album on flickr
04.05.2026
The fantastic team from subtext.at was once again in action at the 23rd Crossing Europe, capturing the best festival moments. Whether Q&A, talk events or YAAAS! Youth Program, the team of photographers was there live and captured the festival atmosphere for all eternity in our flickr gallery.
The fantastic team from subtext.at was once again in action at the 23rd Crossing Europe, capturing the best festival moments. Whether Q&A, talk events or YAAAS! Youth Program, the team of photographers was there live and captured the festival atmosphere for all eternity in our flickr gallery.
Film Program on 3 May
02.05.2026
The last day of the festival still has plenty of film highlights in store.
The last day of the festival still has plenty of film highlights in store.
MIOB Code of Conduct
30.04.2026
The MIOB Code of Conduct was presented at the Industry Afternoon as part of the 23rd Crossing Europe Film Festival.
The MIOB Code of Conduct was presented at the Industry Afternoon as part of the 23rd Crossing Europe Film Festival.
Tribute 2026: European Eighties
08.04.2026
Curated this year by Diskollektiv – Andrey Arnold, Valerie Dirk, Iris Fraueneder, and Ulrike Wirth – the Crossing Europe Tribute embarks on a film-historical trip through the Western Europe of the 1980s.
Curated this year by Diskollektiv – Andrey Arnold, Valerie Dirk, Iris Fraueneder, and Ulrike Wirth – the Crossing Europe Tribute embarks on a film-historical trip through the Western Europe of the 1980s.
Working Worlds: At the limit – and no end
08.04.2026
For over two decades, the Working Worlds have been taking a thorough look at the manifold European realities of employment. The focus this year is on those frequently overlooked.
For over two decades, the Working Worlds have been taking a thorough look at the manifold European realities of employment. The focus this year is on those frequently overlooked.
Opening Films on 28 April
07.04.2026
A tried and tested tradition of Crossing Europe, once again the festival will open with four productions representative of the artistic and thematic diversity featured in the festival program. Moreover, there will be screenings of films from several program sections in the afternoon, prior to the official opening.
A tried and tested tradition of Crossing Europe, once again the festival will open with four productions representative of the artistic and thematic diversity featured in the festival program. Moreover, there will be screenings of films from several program sections in the afternoon, prior to the official opening.
Local Artists: Special on PRINZpod and another feature film title
12.03.2026
This year, the Local Artists program section is dedicating a Special to the internationally renowned artist duo PRINZpod. The feature-length film program in the Competition Local Artists is rounded off by the Austrian premiere of Konrad Wakolbinger's IN SEARCH OF STOLEN TIME.
This year, the Local Artists program section is dedicating a Special to the internationally renowned artist duo PRINZpod. The feature-length film program in the Competition Local Artists is rounded off by the Austrian premiere of Konrad Wakolbinger's IN SEARCH OF STOLEN TIME.
Local Artists: Special on PRINZpod and another feature film title
12.03.2026
This year, the Local Artists program section is dedicating a Special to the internationally renowned artist duo PRINZpod. The feature-length film program in the Competition Local Artists is rounded off by the Austrian premiere of Konrad Wakolbinger's IN SEARCH OF STOLEN TIME.
This year, the Local Artists program section is dedicating a Special to the internationally renowned artist duo PRINZpod. The feature-length film program in the Competition Local Artists is rounded off by the Austrian premiere of Konrad Wakolbinger's IN SEARCH OF STOLEN TIME.
Architecture and Society: Displacement & Displaced
12.03.2026
The Architecture and Society program, presented for the 17th time this year in cooperation with the afo architecture forum Upper Austria, will focus on the theme of change in 2026.
The Architecture and Society program, presented for the 17th time this year in cooperation with the afo architecture forum Upper Austria, will focus on the theme of change in 2026.
Local Artists Competition: First Feature-Length Film Titles
03.03.2026
Each year, the Competition Local Artists provides a stage for the creativity and versatility of filmmakers in and from Upper Austria. The first portion of feature film titles has already been fixed for 2026.
Each year, the Competition Local Artists provides a stage for the creativity and versatility of filmmakers in and from Upper Austria. The first portion of feature film titles has already been fixed for 2026.
Cinema Next Europe Club: Apply until 27 March!
02.03.2026
The Cinema Next Europe Club is entering its seventh round. The project is aimed at talented filmmakers from Austria who are working on their first feature film project and can benefit from the festival program and exchanges with other young filmmakers.
The Cinema Next Europe Club is entering its seventh round. The project is aimed at talented filmmakers from Austria who are working on their first feature film project and can benefit from the festival program and exchanges with other young filmmakers.