ACFFB 2026: Short films connect people and cultures in Bamberg

Bamberg – The first edition of the Across Cultures Film Festival Bamberg (ACFFB) took place on 20 September 2026. The festival was founded by Palestinian actor and filmmaker Haroun Rasheed.

ACFFB creates a meeting place for international short films, filmmakers and audiences. Its focus is on stories about identity, family, migration, belonging and shared human experiences.

The first edition was held in cooperation with Dr. Selma Graf Schule in Bamberg. The festival brings independent cinema together with cultural exchange and conversations across different perspectives.

2026 awards:
• Short Film Award: Loin
• Across Cultures Award: My Name Is Binta
• Student Film Award: Lump in the Throat
• Audience Award: Sofiane
• Honorable Mention: Late, But Alive

Further information:
https://acffb.com/en
https://acffb.com/en/editions/2026

Press enquiries:
info@acrossculturesfilm.com