Relive the opening night with our aftermovie
13 Oct 2021
It has begun! The 48th Film Fest Gent officially started on 12 October with a thrilling opening film, visibly smiling faces and a first gathering in the Film Fest Café. Relive our opening night with the exclusive aftermovie.
Young Critics Review: Spencer
16 Oct 2021
During the Young Critics Workshop (12 – 23 October 2021) at Film Fest Ghent, five aspiring film critics (ages between 18 and 26) from Belgium and from abroad write reviews and essays on our festival films.
Young Critics Review: Faya Dayi
17 Oct 2021
During the Young Critics Workshop (12 – 23 October 2021) at Film Fest Ghent, five aspiring film critics (ages between 18 and 26) from Belgium and from abroad write reviews and essays on our festival films.
Double Helix, Z Bratem and L'enfant salamandre win short film awards at Film Fest Ghent 2021
17 Oct 2021
On 17 October, the international short film jury at the 48th Film Fest Ghent announced the winners of the short film competitions. Double Helix by Qiu Sheng received the Award for Best International Short. In the Competition for Belgian Student Shorts, Z Bratem was crowned Best Belgian Student Short. The THE PACK Audience Award for Best Belgian Student Short, as voted by the festival audience, went to L'enfant salamandre van Théo Degen.
Festival portraits
Our photographer Bas Bogaerts makes an official portrait of our guests.
Young Critics Review: Apples
18 Oct 2021
During the Young Critics Workshop (12 – 23 October 2021) at Film Fest Ghent, five aspiring film critics (ages between 18 and 26) from Belgium and from abroad write reviews and essays on our festival films.
Young Critics Review: Un monde
18 Oct 2021
During the Young Critics Workshop (12 – 23 October 2021) at Film Fest Ghent, five aspiring film critics (ages between 18 and 26) from Belgium and from abroad write reviews and essays on our festival films.
Meet the filmmakers of FFG2021
19 Oct 2021
A record number of guests is attending Film Fest Gent this year. Of course, we cannot let this opportunity pass us by. In the videos below, some filmmakers pitch their film to pique your interest.
Young Critics Review: Memoria
19 Oct 2021
During the Young Critics Workshop (12 – 23 oktober 2021) at Film Fest Ghent, five aspiring film critics (ages between 18 and 26) from Belgium and from abroad write reviews and essays on our festival films.
Young Critics Review: A Chiara
20 Oct 2021
During the Young Critics Workshop (12 – 23 oktober 2021) at Film Fest Ghent, five aspiring film critics (ages between 18 and 26) from Belgium and from abroad write reviews and essays on our festival films.