International Business Film Festival extends submission deadline until February 27

The International Business Film Festival is extending the submission deadline for its 32nd festival edition. Filmmakers, agencies and companies from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol now have until February 27, 2026 to submit their productions for the competition.

The International Business Film Festival is one of the most important platforms for business and corporate films in the German-speaking world. Every two years, outstanding cinematic works that deal with economic topics in a wide variety of forms are honored. Since 1963, the Victoria Trophies in gold, silver and black have recognized quality, creativity and innovation in the industry. In addition to honoring excellent productions, the event offers space for professional exchange, inspiration and networking on an international level.

Diverse and expanded range of categories

This year's edition offers a total of 35 different categories in which entries can be submitted. Corporate films of all genres as well as documentaries and reports with a business focus can be submitted. The range of categories has been expanded again and for the first time includes the areas of finance, fashion and lifestyle, art and culture as well as branded documentaries. In addition, special creative achievements will be honored in the Production Arts & Crafts category, including Best Sound Design, Best Use of Emotion and Best Use of AI.

Festival program and award ceremony

The award ceremony of the 32nd International Business Film Days will take place on May 21, 2026 at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. This will be accompanied by a varied program of lectures during the day, highlighting current developments, trends and best practices in the industry.

Every two years since 1963, producers, agencies and clients from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and South Tyrol have competed for one of the prestigious Victoria trophies. Well-known companies such as Das Rund, Demner, Merlicek & Bergmann / DMB, Deutsche Börse Group, ETH Zurich, Filmgerberei, Fischerappelt, Play, Florida Entertainment, Kitzbühel Tourismus, Mercedes-Benz, Polizei Berlin, Pulpmedia, Seed Audio-Visual Communication, Westdeutscher Rundfunk and the Vienna Business Agency were delighted to receive awards at the last edition of the festival.

Detailed information on submission, categories and conditions of participation can be found at www.wirtschaftsfilmtage.com to find.