Submissions for the 9th edition of FRACTO Experimental Film Encounter are now open!

FRACTO will take place in Berlin at the end of May 2026. We invite artists and filmmakers from all backgrounds to share their recent film works with us.

Submission Guidelines:
– Each filmmaker may submit up to two works
– We accept short and mid-length films ( approx. 40 minutes) and performance-based expanded cinema proposals
– Eligible works must be completed after January 1, 2024
– The submission deadline is March 1, 2026

Submit your films via: https://fractofilm.com
We welcome international submissions and look forward to discovering your latest experimental works in cinema.

Warm regards from Berlin,
The FRACTO team

FRACTO will take place around the end of May 2026 at ACUD Kunsthaus, Berlin Mitte.

The 9th edition of FRACTO will bring together filmmakers from around the world and present a range of international premieres. A central focus is dedicated to Cécile Fontaine, a French experimental filmmaker known for her material-based and collage-driven approach. Working with found footage, scratching, soaking, and layering, Fontaine transforms cinema’s discarded materials into fertile ground for poetic reassembly. Her films embody a practice rooted in minimal resources, tactile gestures, and a radical sensibility of visual recycling.

This year also introduces a new section: Experimental Film Treasures #1
Shining a spotlight on full-length experimental cinema, this series invites audiences to rediscover landmark works that have shaped the landscape of avant-garde film. Celebrating endurance, depth, and innovation, these films offer immersive experiences that challenge and expand the boundaries of cinematic form.