Festival dates and locations

The Aarhus Series & Film Festival will run from 1 to 8 November in Aarhus, Denmark, combining international cinema, Danish television, and industry events in one location.

Event organizers and structure

Organized by Filmby Aarhus and the cinema Øst for Paradis, the festival merges three separate events—Aarhus Film Days, Aarhus Series, and the THIS media conference—into a single programme featuring screenings, premieres, talks, and professional meetings.

International film highlights

European cinema is a central focus, with several films recently shown at major festivals. These include Yellow Letters by İlker Çatak, winner of the Golden Bear at Berlin, and Fjord by Cristian Mungiu, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. Both directors will attend their respective screenings.

Additional film selections

Other films include No Good Men by Shahrbanoo Sadat and Queen at Sea by Lance Hammer, both from the Berlinale. Sad Girlz by Fernanda Tovar will be followed by a panel discussion, and Paper Tiger by James Gray, which premiered at Cannes, will be shown alongside a special event on its costumes and make-up.

Festival openings and series highlights

The festival opens with a Halloween screening of the DR Ramasjang series Heksebeths Halloween. The series strand includes previews of upcoming Danish productions and events for younger audiences, such as an exclusive preview of the crime series Fristelsen.

Nordic series and awards

The programme includes new seasons of Danish series like Agent and Orkestret, as well as international series like Den forbandede dyrepark. The annual Series Awards on 5 November will recognize Danish and Nordic television across 12 categories, with Snake Killer leading the nominations.

Industry programme and sessions

From 2 to 6 November, the festival will host sessions on creative practice and changes in the audiovisual industry. Topics include the DOGME 25 filmmaking movement, YouTube fiction, microdrama formats, and the use of artificial intelligence in creative work.

Local talent and projects

The festival will also showcase projects from western Denmark, including Dansker by Jonas Poher Rasmussen and Momentum by Jonas Risvig. These projects highlight regional creative talent alongside international and established Danish productions.