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
A Friss Hús fesztivál célja, hogy Magyarországot, illetve a hazai filmeseket minél inkább bekapcsolja a nemzetközi filmszakmai vérkeringésbe. 2025-ben – amellett, hogy a fesztivál az Oscar-kvalifikáló státuszt elnyerte – a szakmai programok terén is új szintre ér a Friss Hús: első ízben rendezi meg saját filmes vásárát filmipari eseményét, a Fresh Meet Marketet.
A Fresh Meet Market célja, hogy a Friss Hús filmfesztivál idején Magyarországra invitálja a régió rövidfilmes szereplőit: vásárlókat, filmforgalmazókat, filmes iskolákat, filmfesztiválok programszerkesztőit – tehát azokat, akik leginkább meghatározzák a rövidfilmes piac működését, így a hazai és nemzetközi filmes tehetségek pályafutásának alakulását.
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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
The focus group brings together a dynamic mix of festival audiences, industry experts, and cultural actors to provide direct feedback on films and their promotional materials. It's not just about evaluating the final film but about gaining a deeper understanding of audience expectations, the impact of marketing, and communication strategies. Filmmakers will have the opportunity to learn how their work resonates with different audience groups, discover what drives viewer expectations, and explore ways to improve the promotion of short films. Through this session, filmmakers can refine their approaches based on real-time audience insights, improving both the creative and marketing aspects of their projects.
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
Our workshop is designed for filmmakers who want to refine their artistic vision and better connect with their audience. Creators will learn how to define their unique style, effectively communicate their films, and engage with audience reactions in meaningful ways. Cultural actors and festival organizers will also have the chance to discuss strategies for audience engagement, sharing insights and experiences from diverse approaches to promoting short films. By the end of the workshop, participants will gain valuable tools for enhancing their promotional strategies.
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.