Call for Films: tink — A Trans, Inter & Non-Binary Film Festival in Hamburg Opens Submissions for 2026
Cinema has always been a powerful tool for visibility, resistance, and celebration.
And when stories come from trans, inter, non-binary, and agender voices, that power multiplies.
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tink — trans, inter, non-binary, the groundbreaking film festival based in Hamburg, Germany, has officially opened its Call for Films for its 2026 edition, taking place May 15–17, 2026.
If your work tells our stories — or if you know a film that deserves the spotlight — this invitation is for you.
What Is tink Film Festival?
tink is more than a film festival.
It’s a curated space dedicated to films by, for, and about trans, inter, non-binary, and agender communities.
Since its creation, tink has become a vital platform for LGBTQ+ cinema that challenges norms, expands narratives, and amplifies voices often left out of mainstream film spaces.
“tink celebrates trans, inter, and non-binary cinema in all its forms — bold, intimate, political, experimental.”
Who Can Submit?
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tink welcomes submissions from filmmakers anywhere in the world who consider their work to be:
Trans cinema
Intersex cinema
Non-binary or agender cinema
You do not need to fit into one single category — fluidity, complexity, and intersectionality are encouraged.
Stories We Want to See
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tink is actively seeking films that reflect the diversity within our communities, including works featuring or addressing:
Disabled characters
BIPoC experiences
Classism and social inequality
Intersectional queer realities
All perspectives matter. All stories deserve space.
Formats & Genres Accepted
There are no creative limits at tink.
Submissions are open to:
Short films
Mid-length films
Feature-length films
Across all genres and styles:
Experimental
Narrative
Fiction
Documentary
DIY
Activist cinema
Films from any time period are welcome.
“From activist documentaries to experimental queer futures — tink is a home for radical storytelling.”
Key Dates & Submission Info
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📍 Festival Dates: May 15–17, 2026
🗓 Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
🌍 Location: Hamburg, Germany
👉 Submit your film:
www.tinkino.org/en
Have a Film to Recommend?
Not a filmmaker but know a film that should be seen?
📩 Send recommendations to:
tinkino@posteo.de
Every shared story helps expand the reach of trans, inter, and non-binary cinema.
