The 33rd Alexandre Trauner Art/Film Festival opened in Szolnok on 13 October and reaches full screening pace today. Official organiser figures list 1,400 entries from 68 countries, with 120 works selected for the competition.
Two screens, several forms
Wednesday’s schedule begins at 9:00 with short films in Screen B. Hungarian works include Ágoston Kenéz’s Flódni, Benjámin Berki’s Carbon Copy, Zsombor Vig’s L'amour and Rebeka Bizubová’s 315 and Me. Documentary and experimental works follow in Screen E, including Fire and Water and Folding Metal, Analogue Natives and Zselic's Gold.
ATAFF is distinctive because it examines films not only as narratives but as designed visual worlds. Masterclasses, panel discussions and programmes about the production designers behind a film’s look sit alongside the screenings.
What it means for audiences and the industry
Parallel blocks require advance planning: start times are precise and packages of short works run one after another. For the industry, submissions from 68 countries indicate a networking and co-production space, particularly for emerging creators, production designers, film schools and technology suppliers.
The festival continues until 18 October. Visitors should confirm the daily screening timetable on the official site before travelling; this article records the morning schedule.
Summary
The 33rd Alexandre Trauner Art/Film Festival runs in Szolnok from 13 to 18 October 2026. The organiser reports 1,400 entries from 68 countries and 120 competition films; multiple short and documentary blocks run on 14 October.
Frequently asked questions
- When is ATAFF 2026?
- From 13 to 18 October 2026 in Szolnok, Hungary.
- How many films are in competition?
- According to the official festival site, 120 films were selected from 1,400 entries.
- What is ATAFF’s main professional focus?
- The designed visual world of film and production design, explored through screenings, masterclasses and industry discussions.
