Showcase Mecklenburg – Western Pomerania

Saturday, April 25ᵗʰ | 5.00 – 7.00 p.m. | Li.Wu. (Frieda23)

 

Curious about what Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has to offer on screen? Then you’re in the right place! Alongside our competition program, we’ll be showcasing current short films from the regional emerging film scene – from brand-new productions to hidden gems you might not have seen on the big screen before. Come by, discover exciting stories, and let yourself be surprised!

 

Tickets

FAHRSTUHL

Dramedy, Coming of Age | GER | 2025 | D: Jakob „Nilaf“ Engelmann  | 14:13 min | OV

When Liloo moves into her first apartment, she not only has to learn to break free from her overprotective mother, but also finds unexpected inspiration for her own life in the elevator of a high-rise building.

  • with Q&A with the filmmakers

 

ZWEI

Horror, Thriller | GER | 2025 | D: Gray Petzold & Denny Meyer | 13:03 min | OV

The atmospheric horror-thriller “Two” explores the inner conflict of a security guard whose relationship and identity are put to the test. The film invites viewers to question the boundaries between reality and psychology and leaves room for many interpretations.

  • with Q&A with the filmmakers

 

THE TOASTER

Situational Comedy | GER | 2025 | D: Lucas Treise | 12:13 min | OV

When the toaster breaks down, Tom embarks on a turbulent quest for his girlfriend to find a replacement. What seems like a simple errand leads him into bizarre situations in strangers’ homes. In the end, Tom is fighting more for his pride than for the perfect piece of toast.

  • with Q&A with the filmmakers

 

MY ANGER ON YOUR COFFEE TABLE

Blood Film | GER | 2025 | D: Lorena Elser | 2:52 min | OV

What to do with all that anger at patriarchal newspaper articles? Spoiler alert: Emma prints sad images of uteruses covered in her period blood on them and then secretly puts the magazines back in the kiosk.

  • with Q&A with the filmmakers

 

FOREVER ANTS

Tragicomedy| GER | 2025 | D: Hannah Dörr | 12:00 min | OV

Ant researcher Professor Schneling-Göbelitz and his assistant Müller are on the search for the undiscovered “Blue Ant”. Unfortunately, at the very same time a nuclear super-disaster breaks out and humanity is doomed. There’s only one solution: find the ants as quickly as possible—and become immortal!

  • with Q&A with the filmmakers