Introduction to the film festival

Awards

Get ready to witness an array of accolades as the esteemed International Jury bestows prestigious prizes at The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen: The Grand Prize of the City of Oberhausen, a coveted honor accompanied by a generous 8,000 € award. The Principal Prize, recognizing outstanding achievement with a substantial reward of 4,000 €. The Promotional Prize of the International Competition, acknowledging exceptional talent with a noteworthy prize of 1,500 €. Additionally, the Jury will select a remarkable short film candidate to be nominated for the highly esteemed European Film Awards 2024. The Jury of the Ministry for Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia will also present their distinct awards: A grand first prize, celebrating brilliance with a remarkable 5,000 € award. A distinguished second prize, honoring excellence with a noteworthy 3,000 € reward. The FIPRESCI Jury will contribute to the excitement by awarding an exceptional prize honoring outstanding achievements in the field of short film. Furthermore, the Ecumenical Jury will bestow their own esteemed prize, recognizing work that uplifts the spirit with a valuable award of 1,500 €. The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen proudly presents the ZONTA Prize, honoring a female filmmaker who has showcased exceptional talent in either the International or German Competition, with a remarkable prize of 1,000 €. The Jury of the German Competition will add to the celebration with the following accolades: The prestigious Prize of the German Competition, commending excellence with a substantial reward of 5,000 €. The Promotional Prize of the German Competition, acknowledging emerging talent with a noteworthy prize of 1,500 €. The highly coveted 3sat Emerging Talent Prize, not only offering a remarkable reward of 2,500 € but also presenting the opportunity for 3sat to purchase the winning title and showcase it on their esteemed platform. The Jury of the NRW Competition ensures local talent is recognized, awarding the following prizes: The Prize of the NRW Competition, celebrating brilliance with a remarkable award of 1,000 €. The Promotional Prize of the NRW Competition, acknowledging emerging talent with a noteworthy prize of 500 €. In addition to these awards, engage with the immersive experience as audience members contribute to the celebration. The WDR Westart Audience Jury presents the Prize of the WDR Westart Audience Jury, worth 750 €, with the added option for WDR to purchase the winning title and present it on WDR. Two children's and youth juries from Oberhausen will also have a voice in recognizing exceptional talent in the International Children's and Youth Film Competition. Each jury will award one prize, each worth 1,000 €. Furthermore, the Children's Jury will acknowledge exceptional work with a Promotional Prize of 1,000 €. The Ecumenical Jury of the Children's and Youth Film Competition will also present their own esteemed prize, commemorating work that resonates with a substantial reward of 1,500 €. Finally, the Jury of the European Children's Film Association (ECFA) will nominate a film from the International Children's and Youth Film Competition for the ECFA Short Film Award, which will be announced during the 2025 Berlinale. Prepare to be enthralled as filmmakers are recognized and celebrated at The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen.

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