Stockfish Film Festival

Stockfish Kvikmyndahátíð

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Arts & CultureReykjavík
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration11 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIts claimed lineage back to 1978 through the
Language["is"]Currency: ISK
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Stockfish Film Festival in Reykjavík

A boutique international film festival held every March at Bio Paradis, Iceland's only art-house cinema, founded in 2015 as a continuation of the Reykjavik Film Festival dating to 1978. It screens around thirty curated international films plus Icelandic archive selections, alongside Shortfish, its dedicated Icelandic and Nordic short-film competition.

Stockfish Film Festival launched in 2015 as a self-described continuation of the Reykjavik Film Festival, a competition that had run under the Icelandic name Kvikmyndahatid Reykjavikur since 1978, giving the rebranded event a claim to nearly five decades of institutional lineage even though the Stockfish name itself is comparatively young.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its claimed lineage back to 1978 through the earlier Reykjavik Film Festival gives Stockfish a longer institutional history than its 2015 rebrand suggests, while its single-venue format at Bio Paradis keeps it deliberately boutique rather than expanding citywide

02

The mystery stays covered

The Shortfish (Sprettfiskur) competition specifically for Icelandic and Nordic short filmmakers functions as a dedicated regional-talent platform within the festival, distinct from its separate international feature program, and its Film & Industry Days panels remain open to the public rather than accreditation-only

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Shortfish (Sprettfiskur) short-film competition for Icelandic and Nordic filmmakers

Water and renewal

Living ritual

screenings drawn from Icelandic film archives

The sacred route

Living ritual

and industry masterclasses open to the public

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing appropriate for indoor cinema screenings; no special dress code.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Reykjavik you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["is"] · ISK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map64.14 N, 21.90 WOpen in Google Maps

Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

Nearest airportKEF — Keflavik
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Reykjavik you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Stockfish Film Festival?

Stockfish Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 19–29 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Stockfish Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Reykjavík, Iceland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

11 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
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