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Press releases
11. May 2026
FILMFEST HAMBURG JUNIOR
FILMFEST HAMBURG is renaming its children’s film programme: the former MICHEL Children’s and Youth Film Festival will become FILMFEST HAMBURG JUNIOR. Under new leadership, more closely integrated into the main festival and with a renewed focus on young cinema audiences, the section is entering the new festival year with a fresh profile.
4. October 2025
Film Meets Heart
During the closing ceremony, hosted by NDR Kultur presenter Julia Westlake, the awards of the 33rd FILMFEST HAMBURG were presented on the evening before the screening of Rental Family by Hikari at the CinemaxX Dammtor.
2. October 2025
Consolation and Imagination for All Generations
Der mit 10.000 Euro dotierte MICHEL-Filmpreis MAJA geht an den Animationsfilm Geschichten aus dem Zaubergarten von David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Leon Vidmar und Jean-Claude Rozec.
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Helen Peetzen
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