The FilmFestival Cottbus, established in 1991, is an annual international film festival held in Cottbus, Germany, dedicated to cinema from Central and Eastern Europe. It is recognized as one of the most important festivals for films from the successor states of former socialist countries, including the Baltics, Caucasus, Central Asia, and neighboring nations like Finland, Greece, and Turkey. The festival features competitions for feature, youth, and short films, and presents awards such as the LUBINA for best feature film, director, and acting performances. Additionally, it hosts "connecting cottbus" (coco), an industry platform designed to foster co-production and networking within the Central and Eastern European film industry.