Every year, the Ostend Film Festival (FFO) rewards various films in diverse competitions. This year, 'Ninjababy' triumphed in the new SOON!-competition.
30 January - 7 February 2026
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Each year, the Ostend Film Festival (FFO) rewards various films in diverse competitions. 'Rien à foutre' triumphed in the new COOP!-competition.
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Multi-talent Alex van Warmerdam also has an anniversary to celebrate: with 'Nr. 10', the industrious Dutchman has released his tenth film.
'Rien à foutre' as winner.
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During the festival, talented makers can follow extensive courses in our industry section.
Ostend Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in Belgium, and distinguishes itself with a unique Flemish film programme and an inclusive, audience-friendly, but above all atmospheric character.
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As the apotheosis of the festival, two award shows are organised annually: the Jamies – the Flemish online video awards – and the Ensors – the Flemish film and television awards.
For film directors and screenwriters - an intensive five-day short film development writing workshop.
Every year FFO brings together (inter)national film professionals in Ostend during various film screenings and industry events.
Finally, Ostend is getting ready for the first winter edition of the Ostend Film Festival. The first titles for the 14th edition of FFO once again promise a varied programme where audience and film professionals can meet each other again.
'Saint Laurent' as winner.
'In Bloom' as winner.
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Every year the Ostend Film Festival appoints a Flemish film professional who contributes to the success of the Flemish audiovisual sector as Master, the curator of the festival.
'Lazzaro Felice' as winner.
Cross-border Networking is a new initiative through which we expand the network with the creators of TV series and animations between Flemish-Dutch network.
Ostend Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in Belgium, distinguishing itself with a unique Flemish film programme and an inclusive, audience-friendly, but above all atmospheric character. During ten days of FFO, Ostend transforms into a vibrant city festival.
Visually strong stories, that's what the LOOK!-competition is all about.
Visually strong stories, that's what the LOOK!-competition is all about.
Visually strong stories, that's what the LOOK!-competition is all about.
Visually strong stories, that's what the LOOK!-competition is all about.
Linda Crivits (FILM), Chantal Moens (Humbug, PR UFK), Erik Stockman (HUMO) and Marc Bussens (Enola, Humbug, Snapshots, FILM and president of UFK) chose Drive My Car to be the winner of the LOOK! competition, Nr.10 of the COOP! competition and Luzzu of the SOON! competition.
Ostend has a wide range of hotels and great places to eat. Because there is too much Ostend for one day, we like to inspire you with the best places.
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For screenwriters - an 11-month development program for screenwriters working on their first or second feature film.
Relive the unforgettable seventeenth edition of Film Festival Ostend with the aftermovie.
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