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Time is almost up!!!
our last call...
Please submit your artworks until end of July

📩 Submission link in bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall #returniaf #filmfestival & artfestival

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Time is almost up!!!
our last call...
Please submit your artworks until end of July

📩 Submission link in bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall #returniaf #filmfestival & artfestival

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Home isn't just where you're from. It's what you build together.
Six years ago, we started Return International Short Film & Art Festival with one dream that Thüringen, and Weimar especially (the same city that once gave Europe Goethe, Schiller, and the Bauhaus), could become a home for every culture, every story, every kind of art.
That's still what we're chasing. A Heimat that isn't closed off, but built together by everyone who brings their piece of beauty here.
Now Return is nominated for the Demografiepreis 2026, and honestly, we'd love your vote. It would mean the world 🤍

🗳️ Vote until August 9 you'll find the link in bio

Heimat ist nicht nur, wo man herkommt. Es ist das, was man gemeinsam aufbaut.

Vor sechs Jahren haben wir das Return International Short Film & Art Festival gestartet, mit einem Traum: dass Thüringen, und vor allem Weimar (dieselbe Stadt, die Europa einst Goethe, Schiller und das Bauhaus geschenkt hat), zu einer Heimat für jede Kultur, jede Geschichte, jede Kunstform werden kann.
Genau daran arbeiten wir noch. An einer Heimat, die nicht verschlossen ist, sondern gemeinsam entsteht aus allem Schönen, das Menschen mitbringen.
Jetzt ist Return für den Demografiepreis 2026 nominiert, und ehrlich eure Stimme würde uns wirklich viel bedeuten 🤍

🗳️ Abstimmen bis 9. August Link liegt in Bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall #returniaf #filmfestival & artfestival

Home isn't just where you're from. It's what you build together.
Six years ago, we started Return International Short Film & Art Festival with one dream that Thüringen, and Weimar especially (the same city that once gave Europe Goethe, Schiller, and the Bauhaus), could become a home for every culture, every story, every kind of art.
That's still what we're chasing. A Heimat that isn't closed off, but built together by everyone who brings their piece of beauty here.
Now Return is nominated for the Demografiepreis 2026, and honestly, we'd love your vote. It would mean the world 🤍

🗳️ Vote until August 9 you'll find the link in bio

Heimat ist nicht nur, wo man herkommt. Es ist das, was man gemeinsam aufbaut.

Vor sechs Jahren haben wir das Return International Short Film & Art Festival gestartet, mit einem Traum: dass Thüringen, und vor allem Weimar (dieselbe Stadt, die Europa einst Goethe, Schiller und das Bauhaus geschenkt hat), zu einer Heimat für jede Kultur, jede Geschichte, jede Kunstform werden kann.
Genau daran arbeiten wir noch. An einer Heimat, die nicht verschlossen ist, sondern gemeinsam entsteht aus allem Schönen, das Menschen mitbringen.
Jetzt ist Return für den Demografiepreis 2026 nominiert, und ehrlich eure Stimme würde uns wirklich viel bedeuten 🤍

🗳️ Abstimmen bis 9. August Link liegt in Bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall #returniaf #filmfestival & artfestival

⏳️Submission Countdown^3

We are moving forward...
Be a part of this journey

📩 Submission link in bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall #returniaf #filmfestival & artfestival

⏳️Submission Countdown^3

We are moving forward...
Be a part of this journey

📩 Submission link in bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall #returniaf #filmfestival & artfestival

⏳️Submission Countdown^2

Show us your vision, tell us who you are.

Clock's ticking... still time to drop your film, photo, or artwork.

Be part of it.

Submission in bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall
Film & Visual Art

#returniaf #filmfestival & artfestival

weimar germany

⏳️Submission Countdown^2

Show us your vision, tell us who you are.

Clock's ticking... still time to drop your film, photo, or artwork.

Be part of it.

Submission in bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall
Film & Visual Art

#returniaf #filmfestival & artfestival

weimar germany

⏳ Submission Countdown

Clock’s ticking… still time to drop your film, photo, or artwork.

Be part of it.

📩 Submission in bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall
#returniaf #filmfestival & artfestival
weimar germany

⏳ Submission Countdown

Clock’s ticking… still time to drop your film, photo, or artwork.

Be part of it.

📩 Submission in bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall
#returniaf #filmfestival & artfestival
weimar germany

⏳ Submission Countdown

Clock’s ticking… still time to drop your film, photo, or artwork.

Be part of it.

📩 Submission in bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall #returniaf #filmfestivals

⏳ Submission Countdown

Clock’s ticking… still time to drop your film, photo, or artwork.

Be part of it.

📩 Submission in bio

#ReturnFestival #Countdown #OpenCall #returniaf #filmfestivals

🎬 Save the Date! 🎨

We are excited to announce the 6th Return International Film & Art Festival taking place 22–24 October 2026 in Weimar.

Join us for three inspiring days of:
✨ Film screenings
🗣️ Film talks & discussions
🖼️ Art exhibition

In addition, our festival workshop series will begin earlier on 14 October 2026, offering creatives and film enthusiasts the chance to learn, connect, and create together.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the full program and open calls!

#returniaf

#SaveTheDate #ReturnFestival #FilmFestival #ArtFestival Weimar InternationalCinema CreativeCommunit

🎬 Save the Date! 🎨

We are excited to announce the 6th Return International Film & Art Festival taking place 22–24 October 2026 in Weimar.

Join us for three inspiring days of:
✨ Film screenings
🗣️ Film talks & discussions
🖼️ Art exhibition

In addition, our festival workshop series will begin earlier on 14 October 2026, offering creatives and film enthusiasts the chance to learn, connect, and create together.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the full program and open calls!

#returniaf

#SaveTheDate #ReturnFestival #FilmFestival #ArtFestival Weimar InternationalCinema CreativeCommunit

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We’re currently updating our website, so things might look a little off.
We also had a temporary issue with our email system, which is now fixed.
If you reached out and didn’t hear back from us, please feel free to contact us again by email at info@returniaf.com — we’d be happy to get back to you.☺️❤️
Return Team

‼️
We’re currently updating our website, so things might look a little off.
We also had a temporary issue with our email system, which is now fixed.
If you reached out and didn’t hear back from us, please feel free to contact us again by email at info@returniaf.com — we’d be happy to get back to you.☺️❤️
Return Team

🎬 Call for Submissions 2026 is now OPEN!

The 6th RETURN International Film & Art Festival invites filmmakers and artists from around the world to submit works on the theme:
“Identity – Who Do We Become?”

Categories
🎥 Film (Animation · Fiction · Documentary) – up to 30 min
🖼 Visual Art: Photography · Illustration · Graphic Art

📅 Opening: today
⏳ Deadline: July 31, 2026

📩 Submit via FilmFreeway
🔗 Link in bio

🌐 www.returniaf.de

✨ We look forward to your submissions!

⸻

🇩🇪 DEUTSCH

🎬 Call for Submissions 2026 ist eröffnet!

Das 6th RETURN International Film & Art Festival lädt Filmschaffende und Künstler:innen aus aller Welt ein, Arbeiten zum Thema
„Identity – Who Do We Become?“ einzureichen.

Kategorien
🎥 Film (Animation · Fiction · Documentary) – bis 30 Minuten
🖼 Visual Art: Photography · Illustration · Graphic Art

📅 Start: heute
⏳ Deadline: 31. Juli 2026

📩 Einreichung über FilmFreeway
🔗 Link in Bio

🌐 www.returniaf.de

#returniaf #internationalfestival #weimar #germany #filmfestival artfestival

🎬 Call for Submissions 2026 is now OPEN!

The 6th RETURN International Film & Art Festival invites filmmakers and artists from around the world to submit works on the theme:
“Identity – Who Do We Become?”

Categories
🎥 Film (Animation · Fiction · Documentary) – up to 30 min
🖼 Visual Art: Photography · Illustration · Graphic Art

📅 Opening: today
⏳ Deadline: July 31, 2026

📩 Submit via FilmFreeway
🔗 Link in bio

🌐 www.returniaf.de

✨ We look forward to your submissions!

⸻

🇩🇪 DEUTSCH

🎬 Call for Submissions 2026 ist eröffnet!

Das 6th RETURN International Film & Art Festival lädt Filmschaffende und Künstler:innen aus aller Welt ein, Arbeiten zum Thema
„Identity – Who Do We Become?“ einzureichen.

Kategorien
🎥 Film (Animation · Fiction · Documentary) – bis 30 Minuten
🖼 Visual Art: Photography · Illustration · Graphic Art

📅 Start: heute
⏳ Deadline: 31. Juli 2026

📩 Einreichung über FilmFreeway
🔗 Link in Bio

🌐 www.returniaf.de

#returniaf #internationalfestival #weimar #germany #filmfestival artfestival

Theme of the 6th Return International Film & Art Festival

IDENTITY — Who do we become?

Are we shaped by politics, culture, and the stories of our ancestors?
By the social and cultural realities we grow up in?
Or by our own choices, dreams, and experiences?

Between past and future,
between heritage and transformation,
between personal freedom and the world around us,
identity is constantly evolving.

Who do we become?

#returniaf #ReturnFilmFestival #Identity #FilmFestival #artfestival

Theme of the 6th Return International Film & Art Festival

IDENTITY — Who do we become?

Are we shaped by politics, culture, and the stories of our ancestors?
By the social and cultural realities we grow up in?
Or by our own choices, dreams, and experiences?

Between past and future,
between heritage and transformation,
between personal freedom and the world around us,
identity is constantly evolving.

Who do we become?

#returniaf #ReturnFilmFestival #Identity #FilmFestival #artfestival

We’re back! 😎 🎥🎨📸

We’re back! 😎 🎥🎨📸

Recap of our 5th Edition, which took place in October 25!

We are grateful and beyond thrilled about the results and the community we formed.

Thanks to everybody involved!

We see you next year!!!

#returniaf
#weimar
#filmfestival
#returnworkshop
#returninternationalartfestival

Recap of our 5th Edition, which took place in October 25!

We are grateful and beyond thrilled about the results and the community we formed.

Thanks to everybody involved!

We see you next year!!!

#returniaf
#weimar
#filmfestival
#returnworkshop
#returninternationalartfestival

Thanks to all Sponsors and Helpers.

We could not make this happen without your ongoing help and support!

More Impressions.

Soon more !

Video @nivrefilm

Thanks to all Sponsors and Helpers.

We could not make this happen without your ongoing help and support!

More Impressions.

Soon more !

Video @nivrefilm

✨ Festival Workshops Recap ✨
 This year’s Return Festival was filled with creativity, collaboration, and inspiration!

Our participants took part in five exciting workshops: 🎬 The Power of the Media: Raising Awareness of Manipulation – Film production workshop led by the Nivre Team 🎞️ Film Analysis – led by Christian Koch 🧠 Speculatively Shaping the Future of Media – led by Tom Ritschel 💻 3D Animation Production – led by Jessica Hüttig 🎨 Poster Workshop – led by Rahh Fleur

A heartfelt thank you to all participants, mentors, and everyone who contributed their energy and passion. We also extend our deep gratitude to our partners, sponsors, and organizations whose generous support made this festival possible. Together, we celebrated art, media, and the power of community. 💫

@the_christian_koch @ment_medien @nivrefilm @klassikstiftung @bauhaus_uni @tom_in_farbe @bauhaus_film

✨ Festival Workshops Recap ✨
 This year’s Return Festival was filled with creativity, collaboration, and inspiration!

Our participants took part in five exciting workshops: 🎬 The Power of the Media: Raising Awareness of Manipulation – Film production workshop led by the Nivre Team 🎞️ Film Analysis – led by Christian Koch 🧠 Speculatively Shaping the Future of Media – led by Tom Ritschel 💻 3D Animation Production – led by Jessica Hüttig 🎨 Poster Workshop – led by Rahh Fleur

A heartfelt thank you to all participants, mentors, and everyone who contributed their energy and passion. We also extend our deep gratitude to our partners, sponsors, and organizations whose generous support made this festival possible. Together, we celebrated art, media, and the power of community. 💫

@the_christian_koch @ment_medien @nivrefilm @klassikstiftung @bauhaus_uni @tom_in_farbe @bauhaus_film

Some of the many impressions we gathered last weekend.

Thanks to everyone involved in this years edition of the RETURN INTERNATIONAL FILM&ART FESTIVAL.

We share our deepest gratitude to all the filmmakers, workers , helpers and especially our Jury and audience!

See you next year!

Videos and more coming soon.

Photos by @henry.sowinski

Some of the many impressions we gathered last weekend.

Thanks to everyone involved in this years edition of the RETURN INTERNATIONAL FILM&ART FESTIVAL.

We share our deepest gratitude to all the filmmakers, workers , helpers and especially our Jury and audience!

See you next year!

Videos and more coming soon.

Photos by @henry.sowinski

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Festival Awards!
5th Return international film & art festival
🏆 Best Documentary: Forty Days Road by Ali Ziani
🎭 Best Fiction Film: Ben’s Birthday by Robert Decani @robert_decani
🎨 Best Animation: Boudoir Doll by Dandan Luo
❤️ Audience Award: Som Doma by Luca-Els Mauritz & Lukas Mutschler @luelba8 @lukasmutschler

Congratulations to all the talented filmmakers! 🌟
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#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization #shortfilms

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Festival Awards!
5th Return international film & art festival
🏆 Best Documentary: Forty Days Road by Ali Ziani
🎭 Best Fiction Film: Ben’s Birthday by Robert Decani @robert_decani
🎨 Best Animation: Boudoir Doll by Dandan Luo
❤️ Audience Award: Som Doma by Luca-Els Mauritz & Lukas Mutschler @luelba8 @lukasmutschler

Congratulations to all the talented filmmakers! 🌟
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#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization #shortfilms

“Last day, Last Block, Block 5”
Saturday,October 25, 17:00

Films in block 5:
1.Forty days road, Ali Ziani
2.Boudoir Doll, Dandan Luo
3. The good woman @mashamollenhauer
4.La cuccagna @jonasleonm

Come and join us for the last day of the festival with the amazing films and filmmakers.

Tickets are available on http://eventim-light.com
Also possible to buy from the box office at Kino Mon Ami

See you there!

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization #shortfilms #filmfreeway

“Last day, Last Block, Block 5”
Saturday,October 25, 17:00

Films in block 5:
1.Forty days road, Ali Ziani
2.Boudoir Doll, Dandan Luo
3. The good woman @mashamollenhauer
4.La cuccagna @jonasleonm

Come and join us for the last day of the festival with the amazing films and filmmakers.

Tickets are available on http://eventim-light.com
Also possible to buy from the box office at Kino Mon Ami

See you there!

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization #shortfilms #filmfreeway

🎬 Nivre Workshop: Film production, The Power of the Media – Raising Awareness of Manipulation.

During the workshop, participants created a short film exploring how media can influence and manipulate. The film will be presented at the Closing Gala of the Return Festival on 25 October 2025 at the mon ami Cultural Centre in Weimar.

Come and join us!
@nivrefilm

🎬 Nivre Workshop: Film production, The Power of the Media – Raising Awareness of Manipulation.

During the workshop, participants created a short film exploring how media can influence and manipulate. The film will be presented at the Closing Gala of the Return Festival on 25 October 2025 at the mon ami Cultural Centre in Weimar.

Come and join us!
@nivrefilm

💫Film screening day 2, Block 4💫
Friday, Oct 24| 20:30

1.Die Absperrfrau @sirpaulbaumann
2.Keepers of the coastline @jeremycharles
3. Displaced in time @parieha
4. Scapegoat @ali._.fard
5. This is not your garden
6. Kitten @mews.michael
Join us for watching these amazing films at Kino mon Ami

Tickets are available on http://returniaf.de/
Also it’s possible to buy tickets at the venue

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization

💫Film screening day 2, Block 4💫
Friday, Oct 24| 20:30

1.Die Absperrfrau @sirpaulbaumann
2.Keepers of the coastline @jeremycharles
3. Displaced in time @parieha
4. Scapegoat @ali._.fard
5. This is not your garden
6. Kitten @mews.michael
Join us for watching these amazing films at Kino mon Ami

Tickets are available on http://returniaf.de/
Also it’s possible to buy tickets at the venue

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization

💫Film screening day 2, Block 3💫
Friday, Oct 24| 18:30

1. Between salt and sky @felipefotocine
2. Mary, mother of god @johannes_froehlichh
3. Feferle @alicakhaet
4. Inkubus @reza_sam_mosadegh

Join us for watching these amazing films at Kino mon Ami

Tickets are available on http://returniaf.de/
Also it’s possible to buy tickets at the venue

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization

💫Film screening day 2, Block 3💫
Friday, Oct 24| 18:30

1. Between salt and sky @felipefotocine
2. Mary, mother of god @johannes_froehlichh
3. Feferle @alicakhaet
4. Inkubus @reza_sam_mosadegh

Join us for watching these amazing films at Kino mon Ami

Tickets are available on http://returniaf.de/
Also it’s possible to buy tickets at the venue

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization

💫Film screening day 2, Block 2💫
Friday, Oct 24| 16:30

1. Bottled Thunder
2. Som Doma @lukasmutschler @luelba8
3. Apocaliptica @daot___
4. Down by the river @hkrid_ @karlfriedrichkoenig
5. The Resselbock @mavie_madeleine

Join us for watching these amazing films at Kino mon Ami

Tickets are available on http://returniaf.de/
Also it’s possible to buy tickets at the venue

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization

💫Film screening day 2, Block 2💫
Friday, Oct 24| 16:30

1. Bottled Thunder
2. Som Doma @lukasmutschler @luelba8
3. Apocaliptica @daot___
4. Down by the river @hkrid_ @karlfriedrichkoenig
5. The Resselbock @mavie_madeleine

Join us for watching these amazing films at Kino mon Ami

Tickets are available on http://returniaf.de/
Also it’s possible to buy tickets at the venue

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization

💫Film screening day 1, Block 1💫
Thursday, Oct 23 | 20:00–22:30
1. Ben’s birthday @robert_decani
2. Humans don’t come with instructions @rikoshetas
3. The Meng pool - Wei Bi
4. House of cars - Michael Groß/ Sebastian Eggerbauer
5. Death at the house of purple - Arshad Adil Bhoja
6. Tree Man @mehmetalipoyraz
7. Flügge @leopoldschraudolph @dani.rose.cortes

Join us for watching these amazing films at Kino mon Ami

Tickets are available on http://returniaf.de/
Also it’s possible to buy tickets at the venue

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization

💫Film screening day 1, Block 1💫
Thursday, Oct 23 | 20:00–22:30
1. Ben’s birthday @robert_decani
2. Humans don’t come with instructions @rikoshetas
3. The Meng pool - Wei Bi
4. House of cars - Michael Groß/ Sebastian Eggerbauer
5. Death at the house of purple - Arshad Adil Bhoja
6. Tree Man @mehmetalipoyraz
7. Flügge @leopoldschraudolph @dani.rose.cortes

Join us for watching these amazing films at Kino mon Ami

Tickets are available on http://returniaf.de/
Also it’s possible to buy tickets at the venue

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #workshop #civilization

✨Only one day left to the 5th Return International film and art festival✨
The film screening starts on 23-25 of October and the art exhibition opens on 23rd and ends on 30th of November.
The festival takes place at @kinomonami
Booking tickets are available on: returniaf.de

💫we are inviting you to join us and have lots of fun, watch many interesting movies and art together 💫

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #shortfilms #returnworkshop

✨Only one day left to the 5th Return International film and art festival✨
The film screening starts on 23-25 of October and the art exhibition opens on 23rd and ends on 30th of November.
The festival takes place at @kinomonami
Booking tickets are available on: returniaf.de

💫we are inviting you to join us and have lots of fun, watch many interesting movies and art together 💫

#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #shortfilms #returnworkshop

🏆 Gala & Awards Ceremony — Saturday, October 25 ✨
Join us as we close the 5th Return International Film & Art Festival with a night of celebration, creativity, and music at Kulturzentrum mon ami, Weimar! 🎬💫
🕖 7:00 PM — Reception in the main hall 🎤 7:30 PM — Award Ceremony & Gala hosted by Laura Paloma @laurapaloma.ffm  🎶 Musical performance by Nora Thiele @norathiele_music
The evening features jury statements, workshop presentations, and the official award ceremony honoring this year’s remarkable filmmakers and artists.
💃 From 10:00 PM — Concert & Party Live: Doro Et Entourage Band @marldoro.gold  DJs: Radikarlaaa & Pani Paulo @radikarlaaa @pausa_przerwa
Let’s celebrate art, film, and community together — one last unforgettable night in Weimar! 🥂🎉 📍 Kulturzentrum mon ami
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#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #shortfilms #workshop #civilization #filmfreeway #art

🏆 Gala & Awards Ceremony — Saturday, October 25 ✨
Join us as we close the 5th Return International Film & Art Festival with a night of celebration, creativity, and music at Kulturzentrum mon ami, Weimar! 🎬💫
🕖 7:00 PM — Reception in the main hall 🎤 7:30 PM — Award Ceremony & Gala hosted by Laura Paloma @laurapaloma.ffm  🎶 Musical performance by Nora Thiele @norathiele_music
The evening features jury statements, workshop presentations, and the official award ceremony honoring this year’s remarkable filmmakers and artists.
💃 From 10:00 PM — Concert & Party Live: Doro Et Entourage Band @marldoro.gold  DJs: Radikarlaaa & Pani Paulo @radikarlaaa @pausa_przerwa
Let’s celebrate art, film, and community together — one last unforgettable night in Weimar! 🥂🎉 📍 Kulturzentrum mon ami
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#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #shortfilms #workshop #civilization #filmfreeway #art

🎥 Grab your weekend movie tickets now! 🍿
🎟️ Regular €24 | Student €13 (box office)
💻 Save a bit online: €23.15 / €12.80
Per Block: €6 / €4 (box office) or €5.67 / €3.60 (online)
🎬 Animation, fiction & documentary films in every block!
📅 October 23–25 | Thursday to Saturday – 5 film blocks!
👉 Link in bio to get your tickets!
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#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #shortfilms #workshop #civilization #filmfreeway #art

🎥 Grab your weekend movie tickets now! 🍿
🎟️ Regular €24 | Student €13 (box office)
💻 Save a bit online: €23.15 / €12.80
Per Block: €6 / €4 (box office) or €5.67 / €3.60 (online)
🎬 Animation, fiction & documentary films in every block!
📅 October 23–25 | Thursday to Saturday – 5 film blocks!
👉 Link in bio to get your tickets!
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#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #returnworkshop #returninternationalartfestival #shortfilms #workshop #civilization #filmfreeway #art

5th Return party🎉
🎉 CLOSING EVENT 2025 – mon ami Weimar 🎬
📅 Saturday, October 25th
📍 mon ami Cultural Center, Weimar

🎶 From 10:00 PM – Concert & Party
Live: Doro Et Entourage Band @marldoro.gold
DJs: Radikarlaaa & Pani Paulo @radikarlaaa @pausa_przerwa

✨ Come along and let’s experience a great finale together!

5th Return party🎉
🎉 CLOSING EVENT 2025 – mon ami Weimar 🎬
📅 Saturday, October 25th
📍 mon ami Cultural Center, Weimar

🎶 From 10:00 PM – Concert & Party
Live: Doro Et Entourage Band @marldoro.gold
DJs: Radikarlaaa & Pani Paulo @radikarlaaa @pausa_przerwa

✨ Come along and let’s experience a great finale together!

🎬 Film Program — 5th Return International Film & Art Festival, 23-25 October.

Screening Schedule:
Block 1 — Thursday, Oct 23 | 20:00–22:30
Block 2 — Friday, Oct 24 | 16:30–18:30
Block 3 — Friday, Oct 24 | 18:30–20:30
Block 4 — Friday, Oct 24 | 20:30–22:00
Block 5 — Saturday, Oct 25 | 17:00–18:30

📍 Kino mon ami, Weimar
🎟️ Tickets available online at eventim-light.com
Link on bio!

We offer you to buy Weekend tickets which allows you to watch several films!!

You can also buy tickets directly at the cinema box office.

Join us for a weekend of films, art, and conversation — we can’t wait to see you there!
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#returnfilmfestival #returniaf #weimar #shortfilmfestival

🎬 Film Program — 5th Return International Film & Art Festival, 23-25 October.

Screening Schedule:
Block 1 — Thursday, Oct 23 | 20:00–22:30
Block 2 — Friday, Oct 24 | 16:30–18:30
Block 3 — Friday, Oct 24 | 18:30–20:30
Block 4 — Friday, Oct 24 | 20:30–22:00
Block 5 — Saturday, Oct 25 | 17:00–18:30

📍 Kino mon ami, Weimar
🎟️ Tickets available online at eventim-light.com
Link on bio!

We offer you to buy Weekend tickets which allows you to watch several films!!

You can also buy tickets directly at the cinema box office.

Join us for a weekend of films, art, and conversation — we can’t wait to see you there!
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#returnfilmfestival #returniaf #weimar #shortfilmfestival

🌟 Festival Opening — Thursday, October 23 🌟
We’re thrilled to kick off the 5th Return International Film & Art Festival with an unforgettable evening in Weimar! 🎬✨
🎉 Program Highlights: 🕔 17:00 — Street festival with live music, food & drinks in front of Kino mon ami 🎤 Hosted by Katharina Sturm 🎶 Live performances by @atafrava (Thuringian Grammy Winner 2025), @sinco_band , & special guests 🖼️ 19:00 — Art exhibition opening & reception in the Kino mon ami lobby 🎞️ 20:00 — Opening film & discussions in the cinema
We are deeply honored to welcome Weimar’s Mayor, Ralf Kirsten, who has been a great supporter of this festival and its mission to connect art, film, and community. 🙏💫
Facade lighting by @mathes.tobias
Join us for an evening of creativity, conversation, and celebration! 📍 Kino mon ami, Weimar 🌐 More info: www.returniaf.de
#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #weimar #workshop #returninternationalartfestival #art

🌟 Festival Opening — Thursday, October 23 🌟
We’re thrilled to kick off the 5th Return International Film & Art Festival with an unforgettable evening in Weimar! 🎬✨
🎉 Program Highlights: 🕔 17:00 — Street festival with live music, food & drinks in front of Kino mon ami 🎤 Hosted by Katharina Sturm 🎶 Live performances by @atafrava (Thuringian Grammy Winner 2025), @sinco_band , & special guests 🖼️ 19:00 — Art exhibition opening & reception in the Kino mon ami lobby 🎞️ 20:00 — Opening film & discussions in the cinema
We are deeply honored to welcome Weimar’s Mayor, Ralf Kirsten, who has been a great supporter of this festival and its mission to connect art, film, and community. 🙏💫
Facade lighting by @mathes.tobias
Join us for an evening of creativity, conversation, and celebration! 📍 Kino mon ami, Weimar 🌐 More info: www.returniaf.de
#returniaf #filmfestival #weimar #weimar #workshop #returninternationalartfestival #art

The magic of cinema returns this October ✨

🎬 Return Film Festival 2025 brings films, art, and workshops together in one celebration of creativity.

📅 Screenings: 23–25 Oct
🎨 Art Exhibition: 23 Oct–30 Nov
🆓 Free Workshops: 15–24 Oct

Don’t miss it — your return to the big screen starts here.
🎟️ Get your tickets now at returniaf.de
#returniaf #filmfestival #returnworkshop #weimar #shortfilms #workshop #civilization #filmfreeway #art

The magic of cinema returns this October ✨

🎬 Return Film Festival 2025 brings films, art, and workshops together in one celebration of creativity.

📅 Screenings: 23–25 Oct
🎨 Art Exhibition: 23 Oct–30 Nov
🆓 Free Workshops: 15–24 Oct

Don’t miss it — your return to the big screen starts here.
🎟️ Get your tickets now at returniaf.de
#returniaf #filmfestival #returnworkshop #weimar #shortfilms #workshop #civilization #filmfreeway #art

Art Exhibition — “Civilisation: Did You Read the Terms & Conditions?”

As part of this year’s Return International Film & Art Festival, seven artists from around the world present their unique perspectives through photography, illustration, graphics, drawing, and painting.

🗓️ Opening: October 23
📍 Lobby of Kino mon ami, Weimar

The evening begins with a street festival at 17:00 featuring live music and drinks.
At 19:00, join us for the vernissage with a champagne reception and snacks — followed by the festival opening and first film screenings at 20:00.

Participating Artists:
• Jens Vogelgesang — Macro Photographer @jens_vogelgesang
• Mojtaba Chenari — Photographer
• Pia Höhfeld — Digital & Print Media Designer
• Ashkan Goodarzi — Illustrator @ashkan_goodarzi
• Bahram Nematipour — Painter / Lecturer at Bauhaus University Weimar @bahram.nematipour
• Simon Surjasentana — Painter @simonsurjasentana
• Yann Slama — Photographer

Learn more about the artists and their works at returniaf.de

Art Exhibition — “Civilisation: Did You Read the Terms & Conditions?”

As part of this year’s Return International Film & Art Festival, seven artists from around the world present their unique perspectives through photography, illustration, graphics, drawing, and painting.

🗓️ Opening: October 23
📍 Lobby of Kino mon ami, Weimar

The evening begins with a street festival at 17:00 featuring live music and drinks.
At 19:00, join us for the vernissage with a champagne reception and snacks — followed by the festival opening and first film screenings at 20:00.

Participating Artists:
• Jens Vogelgesang — Macro Photographer @jens_vogelgesang
• Mojtaba Chenari — Photographer
• Pia Höhfeld — Digital & Print Media Designer
• Ashkan Goodarzi — Illustrator @ashkan_goodarzi
• Bahram Nematipour — Painter / Lecturer at Bauhaus University Weimar @bahram.nematipour
• Simon Surjasentana — Painter @simonsurjasentana
• Yann Slama — Photographer

Learn more about the artists and their works at returniaf.de

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