Gässli Film Festival

The Gässli Film Festival is a Swiss short film festival with an international flair. As a non-profit event in the Basel region, the festival conveys cinematic fascination and background information on filmmaking. Every year, seven prizes are awarded with a “Basil” (Basilisk Dragon) in various categories – and of course the targeted promotion of up-and-coming regional filmmakers is also on the agenda. In addition, as a crowd puller and role model for young filmmakers, we invite inspiring personalities from the world of film who, as part of a jury of film and culture professionals, select the winning films and give visitors tips and tricks along the way.

Further information

The Gässli Film Festival is backed by the Verein für die Förderung der Begeisterung am bewegten Bild (VFBbB).
The association strengthens the filmmaking of the new generation and thus makes an important contribution to the film and cultural scene in the Basel region. By running the Filmhaus Basel and organizing the annual Gässli Film Festival, we offer a platform for up-and-coming filmmakers in the region. With a broad base of members, we want to provide the festival with a foundation for its long-term existence and sustainable significance.