Press Release 7/26
Festival Summary 2026
04.05.2026
Positive summary: The 23rd Crossing Europe celebrated European cinema as a place of community
Positive summary: The 23rd Crossing Europe celebrated European cinema as a place of community
Press Release #6/26
Festival Awards 2026
02.05.2026
The awards ceremony for the 23rd edition of the Crossing Europe Film Festival Linz took place today in the Ursulinensaal, with Miriam Hie hosting the atmospheric evening.
The awards ceremony for the 23rd edition of the Crossing Europe Film Festival Linz took place today in the Ursulinensaal, with Miriam Hie hosting the atmospheric evening.
Press Release #5/26
Festival Program 2026
16.04.2026
From 28 April to 3 May, Linz will once again serve as the stage for the present and future of European cinema: at Crossing Europe, both emerging and established filmmakers will present their latest works on the big screen. At today’s press conference at the City-Kino in Linz, the entire 2026 program will be presented by festival directors Sabine Gebetsroither and Katharina Riedler, as well as curators of the program sections.
From 28 April to 3 May, Linz will once again serve as the stage for the present and future of European cinema: at Crossing Europe, both emerging and established filmmakers will present their latest works on the big screen. At today’s press conference at the City-Kino in Linz, the entire 2026 program will be presented by festival directors Sabine Gebetsroither and Katharina Riedler, as well as curators of the program sections.
Press Release #4/26
Opening Films 2026 | Tribute: European Eighties | Working Worlds 2026
06.04.2026
The 23rd Crossing Europe Film Festival Linz will open on 28 April. In this press release, we are announcing the titles of the four opening films, which are representative of the cinematic spectrum of this year’s festival program. The Tribute program section is dedicated to European Eighties Cinema, while the Working Worlds section this year is titled “At the Limit – and No End.”
The 23rd Crossing Europe Film Festival Linz will open on 28 April. In this press release, we are announcing the titles of the four opening films, which are representative of the cinematic spectrum of this year’s festival program. The Tribute program section is dedicated to European Eighties Cinema, while the Working Worlds section this year is titled “At the Limit – and No End.”
Press Release #3/26
Architecture and Society | Local Artists: Special on PRINZpod and Another Feature Film Title | First YAAAS! Competition Titles and School Screenings
11.03.2026
The Architecture and Society program section 2026 deals with the topics of displacement and transformation. The renowned artist duo PRINZpod will be honored with a Special program in the Local Artists section, which will also feature the Austrian premiere of Konrad Wakolbinger’s most recent feature-length film. In addition, we are presenting two of the three YAAAS! Competition entries that will be offered as school screenings. Moreover, on 30 April, Crossing Europe invites to the second edition of an Industry Afternoon for European industry representatives, filmmakers, and people interested in cinema.
The Architecture and Society program section 2026 deals with the topics of displacement and transformation. The renowned artist duo PRINZpod will be honored with a Special program in the Local Artists section, which will also feature the Austrian premiere of Konrad Wakolbinger’s most recent feature-length film. In addition, we are presenting two of the three YAAAS! Competition entries that will be offered as school screenings. Moreover, on 30 April, Crossing Europe invites to the second edition of an Industry Afternoon for European industry representatives, filmmakers, and people interested in cinema.
Press Release #2/26
Festival Trailer 2026 | Competition Local Artists: First Feature-Length Film Titles | 7th Cinema Next Europe Club | Open Call: MIOB Lab of Cultural, Creative and Festival Journalism
02.03.2026
In this press release, we are presenting this year’s festival trailer, created by Amanda Burzić and Dominik Galleya, as well as first highlights from the Competition Local Artists, which centers on filmmaking with a connection to Upper Austria. In addition, the Cinema Next Europe Club is entering its next round. Applications are open until 15 March for the MIOB Lab of Cultural, Creative and Festival Journalism, which is held in the context of Crossing Europe.
In this press release, we are presenting this year’s festival trailer, created by Amanda Burzić and Dominik Galleya, as well as first highlights from the Competition Local Artists, which centers on filmmaking with a connection to Upper Austria. In addition, the Cinema Next Europe Club is entering its next round. Applications are open until 15 March for the MIOB Lab of Cultural, Creative and Festival Journalism, which is held in the context of Crossing Europe.
Press Release #1/26
Looking Ahead to the 23rd Crossing Europe Film Festival / YAAAS! News / MIOB Festival Network: Journalism Lab
04.02.2026
2026 marks the 23rd time that Linz will become the scene of the present and future of European cinema: Held from 28 April to 3 May, Crossing Europe will see emerging as well as established filmmakers presenting their recent works on the big screen and providing fascinating behind-the-scenes insights.
2026 marks the 23rd time that Linz will become the scene of the present and future of European cinema: Held from 28 April to 3 May, Crossing Europe will see emerging as well as established filmmakers presenting their recent works on the big screen and providing fascinating behind-the-scenes insights.
Press Releases 2025
Press Release #7/25
Festival Summary 2025
05.05.2025
Positive resume with 14,500 visitors: The 22nd Crossing Europe celebrated the European spirit
Positive resume with 14,500 visitors: The 22nd Crossing Europe celebrated the European spirit
Press Release #6/25
Festival Awards 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.
Press Release #5/25
Festival Program 2025
17.04.2025
142 feature films, documentaries and short films from 42 countries reflect the diversity of Europe in its many facets and offer the audience the chance to embark on a cinematic journey of discovery into the European soul.
142 feature films, documentaries and short films from 42 countries reflect the diversity of Europe in its many facets and offer the audience the chance to embark on a cinematic journey of discovery into the European soul.
Press Release #4/25
Opening Films / Feature Film World Premieres in the Competition Local Artists / Slovenian Experimental Film in Focus
09.04.2025
In this press release, we are announcing the films to open the festival on 29 April. In addition, we are presenting the feature-length films of the Competition Local Artists section scheduled to celebrate their world premieres at the festival. And the European Panorama Special section this year gathers two programs to provide a fascinating look inside Slovenian experimental film.
In this press release, we are announcing the films to open the festival on 29 April. In addition, we are presenting the feature-length films of the Competition Local Artists section scheduled to celebrate their world premieres at the festival. And the European Panorama Special section this year gathers two programs to provide a fascinating look inside Slovenian experimental film.
Press Release #3/25
Tribute – Silvia Luzi & Luca Bellino, Architecture and Society, New Festival Award & YAAAS! News
18.03.2025
In this press release, we announce this year's Tribute program, the first two entries in the Architecture and Society film series, a new award (powered by the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria) and news from the YAAAS! Youth Program.
In this press release, we announce this year's Tribute program, the first two entries in the Architecture and Society film series, a new award (powered by the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria) and news from the YAAAS! Youth Program.
Press Release #2/25
Festival Trailer 2025: CYBER SWAMP by Dagmar Schürrer / Working Worlds: Guides on the Path
26.02.2025
In this press release, we are presenting the Festival Trailer 2025, which was created by the internationally renowned media artist Dagmar Schürrer. Also, we are announcing the entries in the program section Working Worlds, which in 2025 unites four documentary works under the title Guides on the Path.
In this press release, we are presenting the Festival Trailer 2025, which was created by the internationally renowned media artist Dagmar Schürrer. Also, we are announcing the entries in the program section Working Worlds, which in 2025 unites four documentary works under the title Guides on the Path.
Press Release #1/25
Local Artists Special: Edgar Honetschläger / YAAAS! Young Programmers 2025 / MIOB: Current Activities of the European Festival Network
03.02.2025
From 29 April to 4 May, Linz will turn into a European hot spot of cinema for the 22nd time: Crossing Europe Film Festival invites new voices as well as established important figures of film to bring their recent works to the provincial capital. In today’s press release, we can announce our first program highlight: The 2025 Local Artists Special is dedicated to the visual artist, filmmaker and environmental activist Edgar Honetschläger.
From 29 April to 4 May, Linz will turn into a European hot spot of cinema for the 22nd time: Crossing Europe Film Festival invites new voices as well as established important figures of film to bring their recent works to the provincial capital. In today’s press release, we can announce our first program highlight: The 2025 Local Artists Special is dedicated to the visual artist, filmmaker and environmental activist Edgar Honetschläger.