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About Cologne Movie Marathon

The Cologne Movie Marathon is a premier event celebrating the art of cinema in the vibrant city of Köln, Germany.

Each year, the festival curates an exciting lineup of feature films, documentaries, shorts, and animations, offering something for every film enthusiast. Cologne Movie Marathon presents a dynamic mix of genres and styles.
Audiences can expect an immersive experience that transports them to different worlds and challenges their perceptions.

Whether you're a cinephile looking for cutting-edge cinema or a filmmaker seeking inspiration and opportunities, the Cologne Movie Marathon is a must-attend event that celebrates the power of storytelling through the magic of cinema. Join us in experiencing the magic of the silver screen and discovering the next generation of cinematic talent at the Cologne Movie Marathon.

Festival Rules 

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Rules:
  • Submissions must be original works created by the entrant and must not infringe on any copyright or trademark.

  • Films of any genre and length are accepted for submission, but must have been completed after January 1, 2019.

  • Submissions must be in English or have English subtitles.

  • Entrants may submit multiple films, but each film must be submitted separately along with the required entry fee.

  • By submitting a film to the Cologne Movie Marathon, entrants grant the festival the right to screen their film online for promotional purposes.

  • The decision of the festival judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding their decisions.

  • Entrants must ensure they have all necessary rights and permissions to use any copyrighted material in their film.

  • The festival organizers reserve the right to disqualify any film that does not meet the submission guidelines or is deemed inappropriate.

  • Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the festival and will receive a digital laurel to signify their achievement.

  • Entrants are responsible for ensuring their film is of suitable quality for online streaming and should be prepared to provide a high-resolution version if requested.

  • By submitting a film to the Cologne Movie Marathon, entrants agree to all festival rules and guidelines.

Categories:

Best Feature Film (all genres)
Best Short Film (all genres)
Best Student Film (all genres)
Best Documentary (all genres)
Best Short Documentary (all genres)
Best Animation Feature (all genres)
Best Animation Short (all genres)
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi
Best Action/Crime
Best Fantasy
Best Experimental
Best Director
Best First Time Director
Best Female Director
Best Web Series/ TV Pilot
Best Music Video
Best Original Screenplay Feature
Best Original Screenplay Short
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Young Actor
Best Young Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Scenography
Best Original Score
Best Visual Effects
Best Trailer
Best Poster

Season May-July Winners & Honorable Mention

Project Title

Director Name

Category

Status

When the Withered Leaf Awakens

Pirú

The Player

AMARTE

THE SINGULAR

UNIQUE

Boxer Theory

TIME TRAVEL - FROM BONN TO SPEI

1111 km - Sweet to salty

ANJELA

A_biography

Autistic Mode

Father's Mountains

Period

Tom and Luce

Still Here / Immerdar

In Complete Privacy

Cock Robin

Half Samurai

Blind Date

Kronos

Visitation

Half Samurai

Y

Delight

TRIP TO THE TAX PARADISE - RUMBO AL PARAISO FISCAL

Culture Talk on the Radio

Nostos

Indelible

Late Sleeper

 

The Power of Choice

Y

Where Can We Live In Peace?

HEMA. A story of castellieri

Smile Library

Trumpet Player

I dream My dream

Viriditas

Black Sand

INTERSEX

ESSENCE ON TIME FRAMES

Suspended Souls

Dojo

Smile Library

The Radicalization of Jeff Boyd

Nostos

Kronos

THE SINGULAR

Alice In Melaraland

Where Can We Live In Peace?

A Permaculture Path

Breaking Taboos with Love

Tango to go

Witches of Everland III

"Staycation" Teaser Trailer

Axé, Salvador!

Official Poster for "The Chasers of Tornado Alley: Touching the Sky"​​​

Christiano Evans

Bismarck Jishar Rojas

Daniel Yanik

Mireia Boté Massagué

Kilian Prinz, Jakob van der Meulen

Anna Uhlmann

Nathanaël Coste

Dumitru Grosei

Fabian Klein, Jonas Boltze, Julius Jacoby

Vilma Kartalska

Alexander Schellow

 

Bob Clark, Nix Busby, Charles Moss, Malcolm Thomas, Gabrielle Teaford

XiaoJun Tan

 

Lee Eschliman

Muxel Paule

John Graham

Anthony Pelé

Frances Barth

Rashad Haughton

Xiaoliao Yang

Lukas Klein

Christian Skibinski

Rashad Haughton

Tamara Cook

Barbara Becker Holstein

Antonio Bellido Marín

Errkaa

Pavlos Vissariou

Sean O Deadaigh

Peter Morris Hardy

Anton Algrang

Tamara Cook

Judy Mary Jackson

Francesca Mucignato

Bernardo Bibancos

​Felino Dolloso

Monique van Kerkhof, Bo Oudendijk

Jonas Sacks

Nathanial Dieter House

Tomás Aceituno Maldonado

Luis Dias

 dario giardi

Armin Alic

Bernardo Bibancos

Uwe Schwarzwalder

 

Pavlos Vissariou

Lukas Klein

Kilian Prinz, Jakob van der Meulen

​Martina Trombetta

Judy Mary Jackson

 

Rick Meghiddo

Akshay N Rao

Alina Levshin

Daniel Ralph Zerbst

Russell Emanuel

Domenico Rodolfo Grillone

Martin Lisius

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Best Short Film 

Best Short Film

Best Student Film

Best Student Film

Best First Time Female Director

Best Documentary

Best Documentary

Best Short Documentary

Best Short Documentary

Best Animation Feature

Best Animation Feature

Best Animation Short

Best Animation Short

Best Drama

Best Drama

Best Comedy

Best Comedy

Best Thriller

Best Sci-Fi

BestThriller

Best Action/Crime

Best Action/Crime

Best Fantasy

Best Fantasy

Best Experimental Film

Best Experimental

Best Director

Best Director

Best First Time Director

Best First Time Director

Best Female Director

Best Female Director

Best First Time Female

Best Web Series/ TV Pilot

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Best Music Video

Best Music Video

Best Original Screenplay Feature

Best Original Screenplay Feature

Best Original Screenplay Short

Best Original Screenplay Short

Best Actor

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Actress

Best Young Actor

Best Cinematography

Best Cinematography

Best Editing

Best Editing

Best Original Score

Best Original Score

Best Visual Effects

Best Trailer

Best Trailer

Best Poster

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