Tickets
€ 5.00 for young film lovers up to 20 years of age
€ 2.50 for young film lovers with a Frankfurt-Pass
€ 9.00 adults
€ 7.00 reduced admission for adults (students, trainees, severely disabled persons)
ACCREDITATIONS/FESTIVAL PASS
€ 45.00 Festival Pass
€ 30.00 Professionals
€ 15.00 Students
Press representatives will receive a free accreditation.
Tickets for all events — whether for individual young film lovers, families, or groups — are available through the LUCAS website or by phone.
For events at the DFF Cinema, individual tickets can also be purchased at the DFF box office. At the other venues, individual tickets can be purchased at the respective box office starting 30 minutes before the first screening begins.
EARLY BOOKING PRICES FOR GROUPS
€ 4.00 for every young film lover until September 15
€ 2.00 for young film lovers with a Frankfurt-Pass
For groups of ten or more young film lovers, chaperones are admitted free of charge.

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the Film Festival
Tickets for Groups and School Classes
How can I book a film for a group?
You can book either by phone on +49 (0)69 961 220 678, by email at lucas-info@dff.film, or via the festival website.
Until when can I book cinema screenings for my group?
Until September 20, 2026.
Can I book cinema visits for groups after September 20?
Only after consulting us by phone, as availability is limited.
Does everyone in a school class need their own ticket, and how much does it cost?
The discounted ticket price for early-booking groups is € 4.00 per person until 15 September, and € 5.00 thereafter. Accompanying adults attend free of charge.
What payment methods are available for group bookings?
You can pay the invoice by bank transfer after the screening. Alternatively, payment can be made on site at all festival venues, either in cash or by card. Please indicate your preferred payment method when making your booking.
How large can a group be?
Group bookings are available for groups of ten or more people. The maximum group size depends on the number of seats available.
I have booked a cinema screening for a group. What happens next?
You will first receive a booking confirmation by email, including access to the educational accompanying material and further information about your cinema visit. If requested, you will receive an invoice, which can be paid after the festival. Otherwise, payment can be made at the cinema box office before the screening begins.
Are subtitles and / or dubbed versions available for films whose original language is not German?
All films are screened in the language versions indicated on the website. As a rule, LUCAS presents competition films in their original version with English subtitles.
Films with an age recommendation of up to and including 13 years are additionally presented with live German voice-over translation. Exceptions are IRON BOY, which is screened with German subtitles, and MUMBO JUMBO, which is shown in its German dubbed version. For screenings with German live voice-over translation at the DFF Cinema, audiences can listen to the original version via headphones. Please note that the language versions of individual films may change before the start of the festival. The most up-to-date information can always be found on the respective film’s page.
Competition Films of Your Choice at the Cinema
What does “Competition Films of Your Choice at the Cinema” mean?
At selected times during the festival week, we can reserve a cinema auditorium for your group at a time of your choice. You select the competition film you would like to see. The offer is available for groups of 50 or more people. Cinema auditoriums are allocated in the order bookings are received. Availability is very limited.
Which films can be selected?
You can choose from films in the »Kids«, »Teens« and »Youngsters« competitions, subject to availability.
How large does a group have to be?
This offer is available for groups of 50 or more people.
Which dates and times are available?
Various time slots are available on selected mornings and afternoons between September 25 and October 1, 2026. Get in touch with us!
Tickets for Individual Film Lovers
How can I buy cinema tickets?
Tickets can be purchased online or at the DFF Cinema box office (cash or debit card).
Online ticket sales for screenings at the DFF Cinema are handled by our partner Cinetixx: In the program overview, click “Buy now” below the screening of your choice to select the number of tickets and the relevant price category (regular or reduced). Payment can be made by credit card, PayPal or instant bank transfer.
Should there be any more questions or if you need help choosing a film for your group:
More Info | Consultation | Booking
+49 69 961 220 – 678 | lucas-info@dff.film

Venues

Festival Center
Address and Stops
DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum
Schaumainkai 41, 60596 Frankfurt am Main
U1, U2, U3, U8 | Stop: Schweizer Platz
U4, U5 | Stop: Willy-Brandt-Platz
Tram 14, 15, 16 | Stop: Gartenstraße
Bus 46 | Stop: Untermainbrücke
Opening Hours
Info Counter
During the festival week, daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
Accreditations can be picked up here during opening hours.
DFF Box Office
During the festival week, daily from 8.15 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and Thursday:
Saturday & Sunday: 9.45 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Box Offices at Other Venues
The box offices open 30 minutes before the start of the first screening.
Accessibility
The DFF —Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum is accessible to visitors with limited mobility and guests with strollers via an elevator located at the museum’s right-side entrance. Elevators in the foyer provide barrier-free access to all exhibition floors (1st–3rd floors), the cinema on the basement level, and the workshop rooms on the 4th floor. The museum provides a wheelchair for loan. Portable stools can be borrowed for visiting the exhibitions. Wheelchair-accessible and gender-neutral restrooms are located on the basement level and the 4th floor. A changing table is available on the basement level.
Films for which accessible versions are available are marked on the respective film page. The GRETA app provides access to audio descriptions, subtitles, and hearing amplification in every cinema, every auditorium, and at any time — all from your own smartphone! For more information, visit: www.gretaundstarks.de

Accreditation & Festival Pass
Accreditation for Professionals
You can request accreditation for professionals using this form.
Accreditation fee: €30.00 (payment in cash upon collection)
Upon presentation of the accreditation pass, you will receive free cinema tickets at the respective LUCAS box offices, subject to availability.
For questions, please contact:
Email: lucas-welcome@dff.film
Tel.: +49 (0)69 961 220 – 675
Required fields are marked with *.
Accreditation for Students
You can request accreditation for students using this form.
Accreditation fee: €15.00 (payment in cash upon collection)
Upon presentation of the accreditation pass, you will receive free cinema tickets at the respective LUCAS box offices, subject to availability.
For questions, please contact:
Email: lucas-welcome@dff.film
Tel.: +49 (0)69 961 220 – 675
Required fields are marked with *.
Accreditation for Press Representatives
You can request accreditation for press representatives using this form.
Accreditation fee: waived (with active reporting)
Upon presentation of the accreditation pass, you will receive free cinema tickets at the respective LUCAS box offices, subject to availability.
For questions, please contact:
Email: lucas-redaktion@dff.film
Tel.: +49 (0)69 961 220 – 314
Required fields are marked with *.
Festival Pass
You can request a festival pass using this form.
Fee: €45.00 (payment in cash upon collection)
Upon presentation of the festival pass, you will receive free cinema tickets at the respective LUCAS box offices, subject to availability.
For questions, please contact:
Email: lucas-welcome@dff.film
Tel.: +49 (0)69 961 220 – 675
Required fields are marked with *.

Contact & Team
Julia Fleißig
Head of Festival
Email: fleissig@dff.film
Tel.: +49 69 961 220 671
Olaf Wehowsky
Festival Management
Email: wehowsky@dff.film
Tel.: +49 69 961 220 673
Simon Schmidt
Film Education and School Cooperations
Email: s.schmidt@dff.film
Tel.: +49 69 961 220 672
Organizer:
DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum
Schaummainkai 41
60596 Frankfurt am Main
www.dff.film
Head of Festival / Artistic Direction: Julia Fleißig
Festival Management: Olaf Wehowsky
»Mitmischen!« | Coordination Film Education and School Cooperations: Simon Schmidt
Programming: Julia Fleißig, Simon Schmidt, Olaf Wehowsky
In collaboration with the DFF’s cinema department (Head: Natascha Gikas) and the film education department for the Short Film Program for »Minis«
Program Assistants:
Feature Film: Dorothee Stahl (freelancer)
Short Film: Simon Schmidt
Assistant Management: Lena Steinacker
Selection Committee Feature Films: Julia Fleißig, Stefan Stiletto (freelancer), Kirsten Taylor (freelancer), Rochus Wolff (freelancer)
Selection Committee Short Films: Julia Fleißig, Holger Twele (freelancer), Dr. Ursula Vossen (freelancer)
Viewing Committee Short Films: Dinah Arnold, Wilke Bitter, Ella Brunßen, Jacqueline Cyll, Wilma Demel, Jan Döring, Daniela Fend, Manuel Föhl, Nicolas Kennedy, Peer Klemke, Thessa König, Angelo Lo Bello, Meghann Munro, Julia Pietsch, Katharina Popp, Pascal Porada, Luca Gavina Ramos, Stefan Schuchort, Sonja Shishkina, Lena Steinacker, Lea von den Steinen, Lisa Theissen, Lara Verschragen, Irem Yildirim, Hanwen Zhang (all freelancers)
Guest Management: Simon Zerfaß
Coordination of Film Prints: Felix Englert (freelancer)
Authors:Jannik Baur, Wilke Bitter (freelancer), Julia Fleißig, Doro Fornof, Anna Gabriel, Alexandra Gräf, Tim Jesse, Katharina Popp, Luca Gavina Ramos (freelancer), Simon Schmidt, Stefan Stiletto (freelancer), Kirsten Taylor (freelancer), Naima Wagner, Emilia Weckop (freelancer), Julius Wiedemeyer, Rochus Wolff (freelancer)
Assistants:
Organization: Julika Dahm (freelancer), Alexandra Gräf
Marketing and Organization: Jannik Baur
Editorial Office: Anna Gabriel, Emilia Weckop (freelancer)
School Cooperations: Doro Fornof, Tim Jesse, Kaja Rentzsch, Julius Wiedemeyer
Guest Management: Alexandra Gräf, Julia Lukas
Graphics/Production: Jessica Hiesel, Julia Schweitzer (f.M.)
Location Management/Management of Film Prints: Diana Safarova
Jury Support: N.N.
Workshops: Wilke Bitter (freelancer), Paul Skupin (freelancer), Simon Schmidt
Volunteers: Thessa König, N.N.
Translation of Dialogue Lists / Voice-over: Andreas Blauert, Bettina Döll, Benedikt Hoffses, Miriam Kammerer, Julia Schmitz, Andreas Schütze, Tommy Stärker, Denise Tavares (all freelancers)
Educational Material: Nadine Aldag, Wilke Bitter, Ulrike Melsbach, Sarah Peil, Lara Verschragen, Marie Wolters (all freelancers)
Festival Trailer: Marcel Kachel & Nico Schumann; Sound: Holger Jung (all freelancers)
Radio Spot: bluechip, herr schmidt werbeagentur
Festival Photography: Oliver Leicht, Judika Heute, Julia Schweitzer (all freelancers)
Editorial Office, Press & Public Relations: Katharina Popp
Proofreading / Head of Press & Public Relations: Frauke Haß

