The vision and goal of the Bolzano Film Festival Bozen is to present new movies in German and Italian language made in Italy, Austria, Germany and Switzerland, and offer a platform for Indipendent Films and for new talents, both in front of and behind the camera. The history of the festival dates back to 1987 when the 1st edition of "Bolzano's Film Days" took place.

It takes place at the Filmclub in the old town of Bolzano, one of the cinemas in South Tyrol. The awards and competitions have become more since 2003. In 2023, however, with a new approach and a new board, the Film Festival has set itself the goal of developing characteristics and particularities of the region. The local film locations are appreciated also in Hollywood.

The new contests include "Local Heroes" for movies being produced in the Euregio (South Tyrol, Trentino, Tyrol) or which include a local film director, and "LiLi - Little Lights", film screenings for school classes. Every year again, famous actors are guests of the festival.