The Werkstatt der jungen Filmszene is a German-language festival for up-and-coming filmmakers. It takes place every year at Whitsun in Wiesbaden. A selected short film program is traditionally screened at the Caligari on Whitsun Saturday.
61st workshop of the young film scene
Echt Ida
2025 - 5 min. 13 sec. – Drama, Crazy Crew - Wiesbaden Ida
seems to do everything wrong—unlike her brother. And her mother makes sure Ida feels it every single day….
Children Have Rights!
2025 - 7:56 min. – Documentary, Team - Hamburg
Over the course of two years, the film captured the voices of young people at the Hamburg Klangfest. In candid and lively interviews, children ask artists about topics such as children’s rights and access to art and culture—thus offering their very own perspective.
Totally Dreamy
2025 – 5 min. – Animated film, Reyk Appenzeller – Stuttgart
Lights glow in the dark; a man returns home but finds no peace. One last “news check” before bed, and then he sinks into his dreams. In his dream, he finds himself on a cloud. At first he looks around in amazement, then he spots sheep and floats with them into other worlds. Underwater and on land, he encounters other creatures, all of whom seem to have something to tell him. Is it all a dream, or is it real?
Less Is More
2025 - 11:17 min. - Comedy, Drama, Jasper Vattrodt & Frieda Müller - Cologne
What if words cost money? Paula is in love with Marie—but she’s too poor to tell her. She can’t even afford the three little words “I like you.” While the wealthy Oskar woos Marie with grand gestures and expensive words, Paula embarks on an adventurous quest to find a way to express her feelings.
Wolf
2025 - 07:40 min. - Short film, Animated film, Averbeck, Farinaz Armandoust - Frankfurt
Julie must confront her imposter syndrome, which manifests in a conflict with her newly discovered werewolf persona, who would rather spend time with her band than focus on work. Then the two sides clash, because Julie’s deadline falls on the very day her band is performing!
Basima - Our threads of life
2025 - 13:10 min. – Documentary, Farah Nosshi - Potsdam
The film tells the story of Basima Mohammed, a carpet weaver at the Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Center in Cairo. It shows how Basima and women in similar circumstances can find their own way despite difficult conditions.