Orthopedic Film Festival 2026

ORTHOPEDIC
FILM FESTIVAL

23 – 26 MARCH 2026

WHAT IS THE OFF 2026? VISIT LIVECENTER

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WHAT IS THE ORTHOPEDIC

FILM FESTIVAL?

The Orthopedic Film Festival is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the latest advancements in orthopedics, from surgical techniques and diagnostic tips to rehabilitation strategies and conservative treatments. Showcase your best tip, trick, or technique - whether in the operating theatre or the clinic - on the big screen for an audience of global peers.

The OFF 2026 is a must-see cinematic event that takes place from March 23–26, 2026. Share your expertise in surgical procedures, rehabilitation methods, diagnostic insights, or non-surgical treatments in a short, informative video format. Your submission will be reviewed by a jury of your peers, and winners in each category will earn international recognition, join an elite group of past champions, and take home a prestigious cash prize.

SAVE THE DATES

30 NOV 2025	Application Deadline
1 MAR 2026	All Submissions Deadline
23 MAR 2026	OFF 2026 - Day 1: Lower Extremity - Sports
24 MAR 2026	OFF 2026 - Day 2: Upper Extremity - Sports
25 MAR 2026	OFF 2026 - Day 3: Reconstruction
26 MAR 2026	OFF 2026 - Day 4: Trauma & Spine

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APPLY TODAY

Your experience has value beyond your clinic. Whether it’s a smart technique, a decision-making approach, or a case that taught you something important, share it with peers from around the world in a 5-minute video highlights what matters in daily practice. Apply today to help shape a program rooted in real clinical experience.

The application deadline is 30 November 2025 for all submissions.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early entry encouraged.

General Applications Industry Applications

LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION TO GET STARTED?

Check out an example from one of our winners and how he created his video. Feel free to use this as a short tutorial on how to plan yours!

INSTRUCTIONS & FAQs

THE AWARDS

The Orthopedic Film Festival is your opportunity to present new knowledge to the masses in a unique, entertaining format. The surgeons who are able to produce the most innovative and instructional videos will go home with glory, a digital award, and a cool cash prize.

Each video will be in the running to win its respective daily Topic Category with a cash prize of € 500. You can additionally choose to compete in 1 Special Category, where your video will go up against the full roster of submissions for a cash prize of € 250. Only one video can win each special category award.

Topic Categories

Lower Extremity - Sports
Upper Extremity - Sports
Reconstruction
Trauma & Spine

Special Categories

Next Generation (under 40*)
Female Surgeon
Best Film Production
Best Industry Contribution
Best Clinic Contribution

*Born After 23 March 1986

OFF AWARD
WINNERS

Join the elite group of winners, whose captivating videos and inspirational techniques earned them the esteemed Best Video Award for their categories in past Orthopedic Film Festival Events. You could be next!

REWATCH THE OFF

Need inspiration? Grab some popcorn and use the following voucher code to get free, unlimited access to this year’s event to get the creative juices flowing: OFF25#Inspiration

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BECOME A PARTNER

Put your best product in the spotlight! Create a video about your most original procedure and get featured in the main program. No time for video production? The OFF offers a range of unique sponsorship opportunities.

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