Year after year, the festival’s short cinematic delicacies attract thousands of film fans to Winterthur. The event is considered the most significant short film festival in Switzerland. The International and Swiss Competitions are at the heart of the festival and at the pulse of current filmmaking from around the world. In addition to the competitions, Kurzfilmtage shows scrupulously curated short film programmes, which contextualize their themes against a wider cultural background. All accompanied by a varied supporting programme, installations, and an artfully decorated bar.