Calendar 2026/2027: Upcoming Dates and Timeframes

The following program points are aimed at filmmakers, companies, educational institutions, as well as interested citizens. Specific daily dates are continuously published by the respective organizers.

Q1–Q4 2026: Recurring Submission and Consultation Dates

• Funding consultation and submission windows FFF Bayern (production, newcomers, distribution): quarterly announcements with digital consultation hours; dates are published in advance on the official channels.
• Bayern Film Commission: ongoing location and production consultation; regular online sessions for shoot preparation in Bavarian cities, including a Würzburg focus during the year.
• Further training for set and post-production trades: annually planned workshop series in Bavaria (including camera, sound, editing, VFX/3D); dates are released on a rolling basis.

Spring–Summer 2026: Public Filming Announcements in Würzburg

• Planned outdoor shoots at city locations (city center, Main riverbank, bridge and park areas): resident information, traffic and parking restrictions will be announced before filming begins.
• Extras actions outdoors: short-term calls via regional channels, expected with dates on weekdays and selected weekends.

Autumn–Winter 2026: Newcomer and Industry Formats

• Pitch and consultation days for corporate and image film projects from the region: online applications and individual consultations with local production companies.
• Livestream and hybrid event specials: technology and directing workshops with practical slots for event venues and educational institutions.

2027 (ongoing): Continuation and Expansion

• Continued submission rounds of state funding; additional consultation windows for green production and accessibility.
• Location scouting days in Lower Franconia focusing on new interior and exterior locations in the Würzburg city area.

Upcoming Filming Projects: What Residents and Businesses Can Expect

For 2026, production companies are expected to announce several outdoor shoots in the city area. Relevant information will be provided in advance, including:

• Timeframes for temporary traffic management and parking bans in affected street sections,
• Contact points for questions about noise, light, and setup or dismantling,
• Notes on safety distances for stunts, drone flights, or pyrotechnics (if planned and officially approved).

The publication of filming windows is coordinated with the responsible authorities. Residents will receive timely notices and online information, businesses will be informed about delivery zone regulations.

Casting, Extras, and Internships: Opportunities 2026

For upcoming shoots in Würzburg, participants will again be sought during 2026. Expected are, among others:

• Extras calls for one-day scenes in interior and exterior locations,
• type-specific extra roles (e.g. office, gastronomy, trade fair, historical scenes),
• Internship and assistant positions in directing, camera, sound, production, post-production.

Applications are usually made online via casting and agency forms. For underage applicants, consent forms and, if necessary, school exemptions will be announced in good time.

Permits and Services: Schedule for 2026 Productions

For filming in public spaces, applications must be planned in advance. The following guidelines are expected to apply in 2026:

• Standard outdoor shoot without special use (small crew): several working days lead time for notification/permit,
• larger sets with barriers, lighting or technical vehicles: extended deadlines and detailed site or traffic plans,
• Drone flights in the city area: additional aviation permits and safety concepts; separate deadlines.

During the consultation process, productions receive information on location availability, requirements, environmental and monument protection, as well as barrier-free accessibility. Fees, insurance obligations, and liability issues are announced before permits are granted.

Workshops and Further Training: Planned Content 2026/2027

• Camera and lighting: low-light setups, LED workflows, drone safety, and set energy planning,
• Sound on set: dual-system recording, wireless planning, set noise management,
• Post-production: color management (HDR/SDR), remote workflows, subtitle and accessibility standards,
• VFX/3D: virtual scouting, real-time visualization, clean handovers between 3D, compositing, and grading,
• Production: budgeting, green production, occupational safety, data protection, and location contracts.

Participation is generally possible after registration; quotas are published in advance.

Green Production 2026+: Planned Measures

• Use of energy-efficient lighting technology and local electricity supply,
• Route and logistics planning focusing on short distances,
• Waste avoidance on set, reusable catering, and recycling,
• Documentation of relevant key figures (e.g. transport, energy, material) for funding reports.

Further guidelines and checklists will be provided in updated form during 2026.

Contact Points for Next Steps

• Funding and industry contacts in Bavaria: FFF Bayern (submission, consultation, further training)
• Location and production service: Bayern Film Commission (location and service database, consultation)
• Municipal coordination: information on filming notifications, special use, traffic, and safety is published by the city and continuously updated.

Current details (dates, deadlines, forms) are published on the official pages of the named offices.

Sources and Further Information

1. FilmFernsehFonds Bayern (FFF Bayern) — Official information on funding, submission dates, and further training (accessed 2025-12-10)
2. Bayern Film Commission — Location and service database, consultation offers for filming in Bavaria (accessed 2025-12-10)
3. City of Würzburg — Municipal information on filming, special use, traffic, and events; updates on affected city areas (accessed 2025-12-10)