All interested artists can submit their concept ideas for this year’s location until June 15, 2025. The jury will award prizes to two concept ideas for the building/object. A budget of €10,000 is available for the realization of each winning submission (for two concept ideas €10,000 each, i.e. a total of €20,000). As part of the festival from September 5 to 7, 2025, the two winning works will be shown alternately on the building/object. At the festival, one of the two works will be awarded a further €5,000.
A strong concept requires historical awareness, architectural understanding, the power of abstraction and imagination, narrative talent and a clear view of the situation on site. Our team can provide support with the technical implementation during the festival, so professional knowledge of video mapping technology is not a mandatory requirement for participation in the competition. In addition to classic video mappings, new styles and compositions are also very welcome. For example, 3D animations, elements from animated, real and short films and illustrative techniques such as drawing, silhouettes, stop motion etc. are all conceivable. Last year, we also received exciting submissions in a wide variety of styles and genres. You can get an impression of the submissions from previous years here.
Content criteria
An innovative design in the form of an audiovisual video mapping with special consideration of the genius loci. An individual, original and sophisticated approach to the spirit of the place in terms of the history and architecture of the location, the people who worked there and historical events that have left both visible and invisible traces. An exciting dramaturgical and narrative concept for a five-minute video work.
Design criteria
An expression of individual visual and dramaturgical styles in the development of the concept. A deliberate omission of erratic gimmicks, obtrusive clichés and unreflected historical retelling.
Application 2025
1. take a look at the location and history
3. register on the website and fill in all the required details
4. don’t forget to download the Animation Pack! Here you will find important information, the building mask and 3D models of the competition building.
5. apply with the submission of your work
The closing date for entries is Sunday, June 15, 2025, 23:59 CET.
You can send us all your questions by e-mail: and you will find the answers in the FAQ.
Due to the historical and cultural significance of the site, the awarding authority reserves the right to announce a second round of the competition or to commission third parties with the productions if the first round of the competition does not achieve satisfactory results.
Closing date: June 15, 2025