The script price in Emden: Dieterstan convinces the jury and wins!

The script price in Emden: Dieterstan convinces the jury and wins!

A big evening for film art has become June 14, 2025 in Emden. At the awarding of the 35th International Film Festival Emden-Norderney, the Emden screenplay price was awarded to the script "Dieterstan", which the jury was particularly convincing. This took place in the Festspielhaus am Wall, where creative work was rewarded with great applause.

"Dieterstan", a work by Rabeah Rahimi and Leonore Lukschy, took home the main prize of 10,000 euros. A total of 106 scripts were submitted this year and read by the expert jury. In addition to the victorious "Dieterstan", "Heiden" by Sebastian Ladwig and Oliver Grüttner and "My girlfriend Lotte" by Martha Münder were also nominated scripts, each awarded 1,000 euros. The Emder script price has been awarded since 2005 and sponsored by the forwarding agent, which underlines its importance for the local film and media scene.

the jury and its decision

The jury consisted of well -known personalities: Hilke Rönnfeldt (director), Marie Bloching (actress) and Kathrin Hollmer (journalist), led by Lucia Eskes from the Grimme Institute in Marl. The decision was not easy because the diversity and creativity of the submissions were impressive. The audience was able to look forward to an exciting presentation of the nominated works, which already conveyed the first impressions of the stories during the event.

In addition to "Dieterstan", the script "Goldfisch in the Dark" was also awarded on Friday evening, which further underlines the dynamic development in the North German film scene. Kimia Eyzad Panah, who received the award for her moving work, addresses global challenges such as inflation, housing shortage and suppression of women - topics that stimulate thought.

A look at the film industry

The Emder film event has established itself over the years as an important platform for aspiring screenwriters. According to the ffa , such events contribute to increasing interest in German films and promoting innovative strength in the cinema. Monthly updated film hit lists and market data ensure that the industry is always well informed. The presentation of new talents in particular is an intensively treated topic, whereby the promotion of fresh wind in German cinema is becoming more important.

With the Emder script price, a valuable contribution to culture and creativity in the film sector is made, which is of great relevance for both the region and for the entire film industry. Such initiatives show that there is a good feeling for creative stories and their implementation in the cinema in northern Germany, and it remains exciting to follow how these trends will develop in the future.