The Diagonale – Festival of Austrian Film is a prominent film festival held annually in Graz, Austria, dedicated to showcasing and discussing Austrian cinematic productions. Established in Graz in 1998, after initially being held in Salzburg from 1993 to 1995, it serves as a crucial forum for filmmakers and their work. The festival presents a diverse program including competition selections of feature films, documentaries, short films, animation, and experimental works, alongside retrospectives and special programs. It attracts a significant number of industry professionals and visitors, making Graz a hub for the Austrian film industry and audience during the festival. The Diagonale concludes with the awarding of Austria's most prestigious film prizes by expert juries.