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.
Open Call: LAB OF CULTURAL, CREATIVE AND FESTIVAL JOURNALISM at Crossing Europe
19.02.2026
Under the guidance of experienced Serbian journalist, critic, and curator Vladan Petkovic, the six participants at Crossing Europe will gain first-hand insights into international film journalism. Application deadline: March 15.
Under the guidance of experienced Serbian journalist, critic, and curator Vladan Petkovic, the six participants at Crossing Europe will gain first-hand insights into international film journalism. Application deadline: March 15.
YAAAS! Young Programmers 2026
19.02.2026
The YAAAS! Young Programmers 2026 are entrusted with selecting the six entries for the YAAAS! Competition, writing the film texts and moderating the YAAAS! screenings’ introductions as well as film talks.
The YAAAS! Young Programmers 2026 are entrusted with selecting the six entries for the YAAAS! Competition, writing the film texts and moderating the YAAAS! screenings’ introductions as well as film talks.
MIOB Festival Network: Lab of Cultural, Creative and Festival Journalism and more
05.02.2026
The successful international cooperation within the framework of the European film festival network Moving Images – Open Borders continues in 2026.
The successful international cooperation within the framework of the European film festival network Moving Images – Open Borders continues in 2026.
Early Bird Festival Pass only for a short time!
11.12.2025
Secure an Early Bird Festival Pass for Crossing Europe 2026 via KUPFticket till 31 December 2025! The reduced price for the limited offer is € 76,-. The Early Bird Festival Pass can be purchased as of now on KUPFticket.
Secure an Early Bird Festival Pass for Crossing Europe 2026 via KUPFticket till 31 December 2025! The reduced price for the limited offer is € 76,-. The Early Bird Festival Pass can be purchased as of now on KUPFticket.
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.
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.
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.