Preparations for the 28th festival edition of the Diagonale in Graz are in full swing! Take a look at first insights into the program: Austria – A Satire is this year’s first Film History special, the subject of the upcoming Diagonale Position will be a comprehensive retrospective of the work of Ivette Löcker and the 2025 Diagonale festival trailer is currently being created by artist Simona Obholzer, based on her film DIN 18035.

Film submissions for Diagonale ’25 as well as for the Franz Grabner Prize 2025 were possible online from September 2 to December 2, 2024. Further information on the respective submission criteria and the planned timelines can be found here.

We look forward to your work and the
upcoming Diagonale ‘25!

Info: The current call for entries for the Thomas Pluch Screenplay Prize can be found here.