SHIFT Film Forum 2023

Shifting Distance.

The SHIFT Film Forum invites all filmmakers and film viewers to an experience of connecting with like-minded people in a festival space: take part in Short Film Competition & Director's Village and network with filmmakers from all over the world!

Submit your film now!

SHIFT Film Forum 2023

For its ninth edition, the SHIFT Film Forum comes back on September 13-17 at the ECI Cultuurfabriek in Roermond, The Netherlands. With this edition we bring you the SHIFT Film Pitch, Short Film Competition & Short Films Made in Limburg, other special screenings, networking drinks and various workshops to learn all there is to know about the film world: discover international new talents, learn from experienced professionals, get to know each other and exchange. 

Submit your film to SHIFT Film Forum!

Early Bird deadline: March 30, 2023

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Director's Village 

Boost your filmmaking skills by applying for the Director's Village and learn everything from script development to the directing actors. Please read the full program and how to apply here.

Program & Tickets

- The complete program can soon be found below.

- Tickets for SHIFT Film Forum 2023 will soon be available. See you at SFF 23!

Shift to everyone: filmmakers and the audience

Whether you are a general film lover, a new filmmaker or a professional one, SHIFT Film Festival offers a dynamic and high quality festival experience, with films from all over the world, inspiring workshops, lectures and more.

Moreover, SHIFT gives a podium to upcoming talents to present their works, organizing special networking events, meet & greets and workshops, so that they can make shifts in their way of filmmaking, expand their network, collaborate with each other, talk with the audience and create new projects.

We are constantly seeking productions and professionals that set changes in the world. Be the one to shift your boundaries by shifting distance!

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Do you have any questions regarding this event? Contact us by using the contact form below.

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