The International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg (IFFMH) is an annual film festival established in 1952, jointly hosted by the cities of Mannheim and Heidelberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is the second-oldest film festival in Germany, after the Berlinale, and focuses on arthouse and auteur cinema by international newcomer directors. Historically, it has served as a launching pad for many experimental filmmakers, introducing debut features of now-renowned directors such as Jim Jarmusch, Thomas Vinterberg, and Lars von Trier to an international public. The festival aims to promote the art of cinema with uncompromising and artistically innovative works, with films in competition typically needing to be premieres and excluded if they have screened at major festivals like Cannes, Locarno, Venice, or any other German festival. It attracts around 300 industry professionals and approximately 50,000 visitors each year.The International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg (IFFMH) is an annual film festival established in 1952, jointly hosted by the cities of Mannheim and Heidelberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. As the second-oldest film festival in Germany, it focuses on arthouse and auteur cinema by international newcomer directors. The festival has historically been a platform for emerging talent, having showcased early works by directors who later gained international acclaim, such as Jim Jarmusch and Lars von Trier. Films submitted for competition must generally be premieres and not have been screened at major festivals like Cannes, Venice, or any other German festival. It is attended by approximately 300 industry professionals and draws around 50,000 visitors annually.