FrauenFilmTage Vienna | Women's Film Festival Austria

About the Festival

The FrauenFilmTage (Women's Film Days) is one of Austria's most important film festivals dedicated exclusively to the work of female filmmakers. Since 2004, we have been providing a platform for female directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, and producers from around the world.

Each year, we present a carefully curated selection of documentaries, feature films, and short films that engage with women's realities - from women's rights and feminist perspectives to socio-political issues.

What We Offer

Curated Film Selection

Hand-picked films by female directors from around the world - documentaries, feature films, and short films addressing women's rights and feminist themes.

Filmmaker Encounters

Many screenings include Q&A sessions with the filmmakers, providing unique opportunities for dialogue between artists and audiences.

Retrospectives

We honor significant female directors through comprehensive retrospectives of their work, from pioneers of cinema to contemporary filmmakers.

Special Programs

Thematic focus programs including Queertactics (LGBTQ+ films), symposiums, and panel discussions on current topics.

20+

Years of Tradition

500+

Films Screened

100+

Filmmakers Hosted

50+

Countries Represented

Festival Venues

The FrauenFilmTage take place in Vienna's most renowned art-house cinemas

Filmcasino

Margaretenstraße 78, 1050 Vienna

One of Vienna's most traditional art-house cinemas and the main venue of the festival.

Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus

Akademiestraße 13, 1010 Vienna

Located in the heart of Vienna's city center, offering a unique atmosphere for film screenings.

Metro Kinokulturhaus

Johannesgasse 4, 1010 Vienna

Home of the Austrian Film Archive, venue for special retrospectives and historical programs.

Practical Information

When does the festival take place?

The FrauenFilmTage take place annually in spring, traditionally around International Women's Day on March 8th. The festival rdem Festival for approximately one week.

Language

Films are shown in their original language with German or English subtitles. Q&A sessions are conducted in German or English depending on the guests.

Tickets

Tickets are available at the cinema box offices and online. Festival passes offering access to all screenings are also available.

Accessibility

Our main venues are largely wheelchair accessible. Please contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements.

Contact

FrauenFilmTage Vienna
c/o proFRAU
Burggasse 5
1070 Vienna, Austria

Contact Form

Submit Your Film

Are you a female filmmaker interested in screening your film at the FrauenFilmTage? We welcome submissions of documentaries, feature films, and short films directed by women or dealing with women's perspectives.

Submission Criteria

Direction by a woman or mixed directing team
Thematic relevance to our festival
Completion within the last two years (for new productions)
Availability of German or English version/subtitles

"The FrauenFilmTage create a unique space for female filmmakers and offer audiences the opportunity to experience cinema from a female perspective."

- proFRAU, Platform for Women's Rights