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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  • Two young men sitting at a table in a cafe or restaurant, one holding a coffee cup and the other holding a drink with a straw, with a teal wall and menu in the background.

    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 celebrate cinematic 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.