International Film Festival in Copenhagen

Film submissions are now open for our upcoming edition. Selected films will be screened in Copenhagen and promoted across our official channels and partners.

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  • Why Submit to Copenhagen Headliner Film Festival?

    With curated screenings, industry recognition, and competitive awards, CHFF provides filmmakers the opportunity to gain visibility, connect with peers, and inspire creativity.

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  • Two people with undyed and blue-dyed hair sharing a bed, facing away from each other and sleeping.

    Awards & Official Selections

    We welcome short films, feature films, documentaries, and experimental works from local talents as well as filmmakers around the world, offering a platform where innovative storytelling meets a global audience.

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  • Perspectives and interesting insights of the jury members and filmmakers that have contributed so much to the success of our festival.

    Reviews & interviews

    Check out professional reviews from the CHFF-team, as well as perspectives and interesting insights from the jury members and filmmakers that have contributed so much to the success of our festival.

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  • In the heart of Copenhagen

    Visit us at the main event at one of the most beautiful and influential arthouse cinemas in Europe - the Grand Teatret - located in the heart of Copenhagen.

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PRESS

  • Two people sitting at a table in a cafe or restaurant, one adult and one teenage boy. The adult has light brown hair and is wearing a maroon shirt, while the teenage boy has curly dark hair and is wearing a striped t-shirt. The boy is holding a drink with a straw, and there is a black coffee cup and a small paper sign on the table. The background features a blue wall with a menu listing waffles, cake, cookies, and beer.

    Ekko

    Tysk instruktør behandler forbløffende modigt og modent det mest tabuiserede emne i debutspillefilm ★★★★★

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  • Soundvenue

    Spritny filmfestival indtager København i juli - festivalperler og danmarkspremierer på programmet.

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  • A young boy with a shaved head and a purple mark on his face looking over his shoulder near a swimming pool with empty steps and fallen leaves.

    Kino.dk

    Ny filmfestival skal føles personlig: "Vi skal have blandet publikum og filmskaberne sammen".

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  • A young boy standing in an empty swimming pool holding a cat.

    Heaven of Horror

    Copenhagen Headliner Film Festival byder på en eksklusiv snigpremiere på BRING HER BACK.

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  • Person riding bicycle through a dimly lit tunnel at night.

    Ekko

    Jesper Isaksen håber at fylde biografsæderne i Grand Teatret med både turister og hjemlige filmelskere.

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SCREENED AT CHFF

  • A colorful movie poster for the film 'Eddington' showing illustrated characters including a man with a big hat, a man with glasses, a woman with red hair, a woman with curly hair holding a microphone, and a man with a sniper rifle, against a backdrop of smoke, buildings, a helicopter, and a sunset.
  • Silhouette of a woman with long hair, standing and looking out over a cityscape at sunset or sunrise, with a pink and orange sky.
  • A young man with curly hair is shirtless and appears to be shouting or snarling, with a background of green foliage. The word 'TIGER' is written across his chest.
  • Promotional poster for the film "Bringing Her Back" shows a close-up of a young person's face with a distressed expression, their eye color altered to a glowing yellow with red sclera, and blood on their cheeks. An adult's hand with decorated purple nails presses down on their forehead. The background is a greenish hue with a red circular brushstroke. Text indicates the film is coming soon and exclusively in cinemas.
  • Movie poster for 'Ghost Trail' featuring Adam Bessa with a serious expression, wearing headphones, with a blue background and faint images of a face and sketches. Contains quotes, film festival laurels, and credits.
  • A young boy looking up against a background of trees and sky, with film festival awards and recognitions listed on the side, promoting the film 'Satuu Year of the Rabbit'.
  • Movie poster for 'No Dogs Allowed' featuring two males sitting at a table in a restaurant. The man on the left is older with short hair, wearing a maroon polo shirt. The young person on the right has curly dark hair and is wearing a striped t-shirt, looking away with a serious expression. The background has a teal wall with pink and white text, including the movie title and credits.
  • Poster for the film "Deaf Lovers" showing two people lying on a bed, embracing each other, with a logo indicating festival selection at the top and credits at the bottom.

Sponsors & Partners

A collection of logos for BFI, FilmFreeway, IMDb, Big Little Frank in Japanese, The Match Factory, Danske Dramatiker, Camera Film, and Grand.