The 6th Kobani International Film Festival is scheduled to take place in Bochum, Germany, with the aim of fostering a bridge between Kurdish and international cinema. Launched in 2020 by Komma e.V., a non-profit cultural group of Kurdish and international filmmakers, the festival has grown despite limited funding. The 2025 edition received over 1,100 film submissions from 127 countries, with 29 films shortlisted for screening. The festival also includes training workshops for emerging talents and publishes selected film literature in Kurdish or Arabic.