CALLING PUPPETEERS, ARTISTS & FILMMAKERS AROUND THE WORLD!
Open Call Now Live for the 2nd International Celluloid Golem Puppet Art Festival – Düsseldorf, May 2026 - Deadline August 2025
Festival Dates: May 7–10, 2026
Exhibition at Theatermuseum Düsseldorf: May 3 – June 28, 2026
Submission Deadlines:
– Theater Shows: August 1, 2025
– Artworks: December 1, 2025
– Short Films: December 15, 2025
British UNIMA is delighted to share an exciting opportunity from our friends at the Celluloid Golem Puppet Art Festival, returning to Düsseldorf, Germany in spring 2026!
The 2nd edition of this international celebration of puppet art will feature a bold mix of live performances, short films, workshops, and a beautifully curated exhibition at the Theatermuseum Düsseldorf. The festival is organized by the brilliant puppetry duo half past selber schuld in collaboration with FFT Düsseldorf, FIDENA Festival (Bochum), and the Theatermuseum.
Whether you work in experimental puppetry, visual art, or animation with puppet protagonists — this is your chance to showcase your work on an international stage.
Apply now at: www.celluloid-golem.com
Questions? Email the team at info@celluloid-golem.com
Apply here
Join the community of puppet artists reimagining what this powerful artform can be!
