Celluloid Golem
International Puppet Art Festival
Düsseldorf, May 7 – 10.
Dear audience, artists, guests, and puppet friends
Following the great success of our first Celluloid Golem International Puppet Film Festival in 2018, we set out to establish a new tradition of puppet-related international art. Then came the pandemic…
Now, after a long delay, this second edition has arrived. Our focus has expanded beyond the screen to embrace the vast diversity of puppetry: from film and theater to live performance and object theater. Despite the challenges of a modest budget, we have poured our hearts into presenting the adult audience with as much of this magical world as possible.
We invite you to join us and explore the incredible world of puppetry in all its forms and facets. We are proud to present works from across the globe—including Germany, Israel, Iran, Canada, USA, Great Britain, Spain, and Brazil—showcasing the spectacular variety of this art form.
| 2nd Celluloid Golem International Puppet Art |
| Festival | May 7. – 10. 2026 | FFT Düsseldorf |
| Exhibition | May 3 – June 28. 2026 | Theatermuseum Düsseldorf |
This edition was made possible through vital collaborations with FFT Düsseldorf, Theatermuseum Düsseldorf, FIDENA festival Bochum, Theater im Pumpenhaus Münster, and Handmade Puppet Dreams. Each partner played a crucial role in transforming our vision into reality—whether by co-hosting theater shows, screening films, or providing essential financial and location support. We extend our deepest thanks to all of them, including our generous sponsors. This would not have been possible without you.
We look forward to seeing you at the festival!
We look forward to seeing you at the exhibition!
Ilanit Magarshak-Riegg & Frank Römmele (half past selber schuld)
Curators and Festival Directors