Our 2026 Festival

Overview of Dates & Deadlines

  • 27th and 29th March 2026: Workshops (registration opens 20 February, exact times TBA)
  • 28 March 2026 at 10 a.m. - Festival opening and reception
  • 28 March 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Regular screenings incl. tattoo walk-in
  • 28 March 2026 at 7 p.m. - Awards ceremony with the jury present
  • 28 March 2026 from 8 to 10 p.m. - Drinks and informal closing
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    Screenings & Competitions (28th March)

    This year, the screenings will be kept deliberately compact. There will be one programme for adult audiences and a separate programme for children.

    The festival opens at 10 a.m. in the foyer, which will also host the awards ceremony at 7 p.m. with members of the jury in attendance. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to stay for drinks until 10 p.m., creating a relaxed setting for conversation and winding down together.

    Programme 2025

    Coming soon ...

    Workshops

    Curious about working in front of and behind the camera, how to develop a script or plan a shoot? Maybe you already have some film experience but no idea how to market your work? The Underdog Film Festival in Wolfsburg offers interested parties the chance to take a practical look behind the scenes of the modern creative industry in several free workshops.

    Registrations for the free taster courses are possible as of 20th February 2026 via cedarwolf(at)wooden-o.de. Please note that spots are limited!

    Tattoos & Piercing

    Culture Shocks has been organizing various events in Wolfsburg for many years. The Underdog Film Festival was the first step in the direction of "film-related events". And since films are the perfect distraction from the more painful side of image creation, this year's festival will once again offer the opportunity to watch the film programme while getting tattooed in the more private Peep Show variants. You also get to discuss the film programme with your personal artist who is, after all, a specialist when it comes to imagery.

    And since some people asked about pericing last time, there are also a few piercing slots, but it's a bit difficult with films, as it takes a lot less time than getting a tattoo done.