HUNGARIAN PROGRAMMES
Click here for the Hungarian industry programmes. These programmes will be in Hungarian, with no English translation.
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES
FRESH MEET - MARKET AND INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY PROGRAMMES AT FRISS HÚS
Fresh Meet Market is Hungary’s first industry platform, connecting Central and Eastern European filmmakers with the wider European film industry. As part of the Oscar-qualifying Friss Hús Budapest International Short Film Festival, one of the region’s most significant short film events, it provides a vital space for emerging talents. Through its Works-in-Progress (WiP) pitch forum, special market screenings, and networking events, it introduces new voices to key industry professionals, opening doors to the international film world. Showcasing fresh cinematic perspectives that reflect the region’s spirit, Friss Hús Market gives rising filmmakers the stage to make their mark.
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IN FOCUS: GERMANY
A Friss Hús minden évben bemutatja egy-egy ország rövidfilmes kultúráját: filmválogatással, szakemberek meghívásával, prezentációkkal. 2025-ben Németország legjobb rövidfilmjeit mutatjuk be egy izgalmas filmválogatáson keresztül és produceri fórumot szervezünk német és magyar producereknek. Meghívjuk a szakmai képviselőit, hogy zártkörű meet and greet esemény keretében találkozhassanak a magyar filmes szakma döntéshozóival, a potenciális rövid- és hosszútávú együttműködésének reményében, mert különösen fontosnak gondoljuk, hogy a hazai filmeseket nemzetközi lehetőségekhez juttassuk.
Short film screening: Stories from the Edge: German Shorts
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OSCAR FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES
At the 2025 Friss Hús festival, two films (Best Hungarian Live-Action Short Film and Best Hungarian Animated Short Film) will definitely qualify for an Oscar nomination. Our guests will share firsthand insights into how the qualification, nomination, and subsequent campaign processes work, what kinds of films are nominated for Oscars, and whether there is a "secret recipe" for success.
Speakers:
- Kristóf Deák, Oscar-winning film director
- Réka Bucsi, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
- Sadhbh Murphy, Sales and Acquisitions Director of Network Ireland Television
- Wouter Jansen, Head of Square Eyes and former head of film programming at the Oscar-qualifying Go Short Film Festival
Date: June 1, 2025 17.00
Venue: Metropolis, Puskin cinema
Moderator: Gábor Osváth
Open to the public, but registration is needed. Register here.
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WOULD YOU BUY THIS?
At our unique industry event, international sales agents and distribution professionals will provide live feedback to the invited creators of the films featured in the Hungarian competition program. We'll screen the first three minutes of each film, based on which the experts will share their insights into the film's potential on the international market.
The aim of the event is to realistically simulate how short film distributors and sales agents evaluate and make decisions—offering a behind-the-scenes look at their assessment criteria and thought processes.
The session will be moderated by Jing Haase, curator and short film expert, former festival manager for Swedish Film Institute and programer for Nordisk Panorama
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025, 16.30
Venue: Puskin, Metropolis
Open to the public, but registration is needed. Register here.
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PITCH NETWORKING
A Friss Hús német fókusz keretében zártkörű networking eseményt tartunk, ahol a bejutott pitchelők külföldi producerekkel / rövidfilm forgalmazókkal találkozhatnak one-to-one 20 perces konzultációk keretében. A cél: a projekt nemzetközi potenciáljának feltérképezése, rövidfilmes koprodukciók elindítása, és akár jövőbeli nagyjátékfilmes együttműködések megalapozása.
Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2025, 18.00
Helyszín: Puskin Café
Private programme
FRESH MEET MARKET
MARKET SCREENING - HHUNGARIAN ANIMATIONS
A fresh selection of standout short animations from Hungary. Discover bold new voices and unique visions.
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 12:00 & 21:00
Venue: Puskin Cinema, Mephisto & Amarcord
Private programme
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MARKET SCREENING - FAMU SHORTS
A showcase of fresh, daring shorts from Prague’s renowned FAMU, highlighting the next wave of Czech filmmakers.
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 14:30
Venue: Puskin Cinema, Mephisto
Private programme
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FILM PRODUCTION AND MENTAL HEALTH PANEL TALK
Short film is often an experiment—so it should also serve as a testing ground for more mindful and sustainable production environments. This talk is about how we can make our collaborative work, and our lives, both physically and mentally healthier. A space for filmmakers to share experiences, feelings, and knowledge—and to bring these urgent topics to a wider community that wants to better understand the challenges behind the scenes.
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025, 13:00
Venue: Puskin Gallery
Open to the public
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INSIGHT INTO AUDIENCE PERCEPTION - FOCUS GROUP
How do promotion and presentation shape audience’s expectations?
This moderated focus group offers a space for open dialogue between filmmakers and selected viewers, analyzing not only the films themselves but also promotional materials such as trailers, posters, synopses, and others. The goal is to move beyond simple feedback toward a deeper understanding of audience perception, misinterpretations, and the emotional or thematic elements that resonate with different viewer profiles. Filmmakers will gain practical insights into how to better frame and communicate their work, as well as how to improve their marketing strategies for greater impact of their films.
Lecturer: Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger
Lucia is based in Bratislava, Slovakia and studied Cultural Management. She has a background in translation and journalism, and has led several international cultural projects. Previously, she served as Executive Director of the Biennial of Animation Bratislava. Lucia is one of the co-founders and owners of Bear With Me Distribution, where she also serves as Managing Director and Head of Sales and International Distribution. In addition, she manages multiple European projects focused on culture, creative industries, and democracy.
The project is co-financed by the governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe.
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025, 12:00
Venue: Puskin, Amarcord
Open to the public, but registration is needed. Register here.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUDIENCE - WORKSHOP
How can filmmakers better understand their audiences and actively engage with them throughout a film’s lifecycle?
This workshop brings together short film creators to explore strategies for effective communication with the audience, with a focus on fostering audience development. Participants will have a unique opportunity to learn how to identify and reach their target audiences, adapt their visual and narrative presentation, and incorporate audience feedback into creative and distributional decisions. The workshop will create a space to share experiences from different approaches to promoting short films and to discuss innovative forms of audience participation and how meaningful engagement can enrich both the viewer’s experience and the film’s journey beyond its premiere.
Lecturer: Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger
Lucia is based in Bratislava, Slovakia and studied Cultural Management. She has a background in translation and journalism, and has led several international cultural projects. Previously, she served as Executive Director of the Biennial of Animation Bratislava. Lucia is one of the co-founders and owners of Bear With Me Distribution, where she also serves as Managing Director and Head of Sales and International Distribution. In addition, she manages multiple European projects focused on culture, creative industries, and democracy.
The project is co-financed by the governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe.
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025, 18:30
Venue: Puskin, Mephisto
Private programme
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V4 FILMSCHOOLS ROUNDTABLE
This panel discussion explores the opportunities available to aspiring filmmakers at universities in the region. Representatives from the schools will talk about the current challenges and trends in film education, and how film schools can support young filmmakers at the start of their careers.
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025, 13:00
Venue: Puskin Café
Open to the public
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MARKET SCREENING - LODZ FILM SCHOOL
Discover innovative shorts from Lodz Film School, Poland’s premier institution for cinematic talent, showcasing the bold visions of its emerging filmmakers.
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025, 14:00
Venue: Puskin Cinem, Annie Hall
Private programme
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FRESH MEET WORK IN PROGRESS
Fresh Meet Work in Progress is an exciting showcase of promising short films still in production or post-production, offering a unique opportunity for these works-in-progress to gain visibility among key figures in the short film industry: distributors, programmers, institutions, producers, and buyers. Fresh Meet WiP helps unfinished projects shine, driving valuable exposure and providing the opportunity to shape strategies with fresh perspectives from industry experts, potentially influencing the direction of future collaborations and project development.
Date: Thuesday, June 3, 2025, 14:00
Helyszín: Puskin Cinema, Amarcord
Open to the public, but registration is needed. Register here.
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GERMAN CO-PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
This panel explores the exciting potential that German co-productions offer to short films from Central and Eastern Europe – including Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and beyond. We'll discuss how filmmakers can access German film funds, the benefits of international collaboration, and how such partnerships can help emerging voices break into the global market. Discover how a short film from the region can grow into a successful international project through the power of co-production.
Date: Thuesday, June 3, 2025, 12:00
Venue: Puskin Gallery
Open to the public, but registration is needed. Register here.
