Teresa Barrozo x Jia Zhangke
25 composers, 25 filmmakers, 25 ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography that fit completely within the DNA of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. For the unique 2x25 project, the festival asked 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made a short film. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
2x25: 25 unique short films by national and international talent
15 Sep 2023
For Film Fest Gent's golden anniversary, the festival is launching '2x25': 25 composers, including Colin Stetson, Daniel Pemberton and Howard Shore, were invited to write a short piece of music. Then 25 filmmakers - including Paul Schrader, Jia Zhangke and Ildikó Enyedi - used the music to create a short film. The results fit perfectly within the DNA of Film Fest Gent: 25 sublime symbioses of music and cinematography, of emerging talent and established professionals, and of household names and festival favourites.
Gabriel Chwojnik x Sine Özbilge & Imge Özbilge
25 componisten, 25 filmmakers, 25 ultieme symbioses van muziek en cinematografie die helemaal passen binnen het DNA van Film Fest Gent en de World Soundtrack Awards. Voor het unieke project 2x25 vroeg het festival 25 componisten een kort muziekstuk te componeren, waarna 25 filmmakers aan de slag gingen en een korte film maakten. Het resultaat: 25 eigenzinnige films waarbij de muziek de vorm, de vertelling en de textuur inspireerde.
Watch the official spot for FFG2023
20 Sep 2023
To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we would like to tell you about our origin story. That is, our origin story according to Lionel Goldstein & CZAR Belgium. Step into a world of cinematic absurdity with us, Rainer and his (film) family - to be seen before every screening at the festival!
Midnight Cult
A healthy dose of cult, from cannibalism and vampirism to exorcism and full moon ceremonies. Welcome to the Midnight Cult.
FFG Sessions with Eiko Ishibashi
04 Oct 2023
For its 50th anniversary edition, and in line with its musical DNA, Film Fest Gent releases a new format: FFG Sessions. Aiming to further promote film music as an art form, these concert sessions bring together experienced composers for screen and young musicians for an intimate live performance. For the first FFG Session, Japanese composer Eiko Ishibashi worked with students from KASK & Conservatory in Ghent.
Twee Vlaamse selecties voor Doclisboa
04 Oct 2023
Op het van 19 tot 29 oktober 2023 gehouden internationale documentaire festival Doclisboa worden de experimentele documentaire La force diagonale van Annik Leroy en Julie Morel plus de korte hybride fictiefilm Terril van Jorn Plucieniczak vertoond.
Holly van Fien Troch op shortlist European Film Awards
04 Oct 2023
Holly van Fien Troch, de openingsfilm van de 50ste editie van Film Fest Gent, staat op de veertig titels tellende shortlist voor de European Film Awards. Naast Holly worden er hier tussen 10 en 21 oktober 2023 nog meer dan een dozijn andere titels uit die shortlist vertoond.
Vote for the LUX Audience Award 2024 at FFG
05 Oct 2023
Because four of the five nominees for the LUX Audience Award 2024 will be screened at the 50th edition of Film Fest Gent, in addition to voting for our own North Sea Port audience award, you can also cast your vote for a European film award. The "Ghent" nominees are: 20 000 especies de abejas, Fallen Leaves, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood and Der Lehrerzimmer. Sur L'Adamant is the previously screened fifth nominee.
FFG2023 - Pictures
Relive the most beautiful moments of the festive 50th edition of Film Fest Gent.