The Wüstenrot foundation aims to promote the distribution of  award-winning films to German cinemas.

With their short film promotional prizes, the Wüstenrot foundation aims to:

• Stress the importance of short films in a medium which plays an essential role in the perception of social reality in the 21st century.
• Encourage young German and European directors to address social and reality-focused issues.
• Heighten public awareness of the quality and creative potential of upcoming filmmakers.