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Classics curator Patrick Duynslaegher talks with actress Theresa Russell after the screening of Bad Timing. The American appeared in six of Nicolas Roeg’s films and is being honored with a Joseph Plateau Honorary Award.

Relive the most beautiful moments of the 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent.

From September onwards, film students who wish to attend the festival (8–19 Oct) can apply for accreditation via their personal MyFFG profile on our website. The deadline for accreditation requests is 2 October 2025.

For the 25th anniversary of the World Soundtrack Awards, film photographer Kris Dewitte is dusting off his iconic Carposers series. Sixteen years after its world premiere in Japan, the exhibition is on display in Ghent for the first time. From 8 to 19 October, a selection of the series can be viewed free of charge at the Film Fest Café.

During its 52nd edition, Film Fest Gent once again goes On Tour with a series of avant-premières in cinemas and cultural centres across Flanders. On Tuesday 14 October, both the festival audience in Ghent and film lovers in participating venues throughout Brussels and Flanders can experience Timestamp by Ukrainian filmmaker Kateryna Gornostaj. After the screening, a Q&A with the director will be screened simultaneously in all venues.

Together with Kortfilm.be we spoke with four filmmakers selected for the Competition for Belgian Student Shorts 2025 at Film Fest Ghent. In short video interviews, they talk about their films, their sources of inspiration, and the artistic choices that shape their work.

In the presence of director Cato Kusters and the cast and crew of Julian, the 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent was officially opened. Until Sunday 19 October, the festival will showcase work by established masters and emerging voices from the global film scene and welcome both national and international guests on the red carpet. During the annual World Soundtrack Awards, the festival brings composers out of the shadows of their studios and into the spotlight.

Red carpets, Q&A and countless other events follow each other quickly at Film Fest Gent 2025. On this page you can relive the festival with the best pictures of the day.

Bas Bogaerts, the Film Fest Gent portrait photographer, gets to see all our guests up close. Take a look at the enchanting results.