The ambitious hairdresser Fanny must survive within the demanding world of the Viennese
court. When she pays no mind to the existing rules and moralities of the time, she draws the
unexpected attention of the Empress, as well as a public audience.
AWARDS
Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival 2026, USA | Grand Prize – Best Screenplay
FESTIVALS
Busan International Short Film Festival 2026, International Competition, South-Korea | World Premiere, Opening film (Academy Award qualifying)
Busan International Short Film Festival 2026, International Competition, South-Korea | World Premiere, Opening film (Academy Award qualifying)
Festival de Cannes 2026, France | Milder Sisters selected for the Cinesud Directors Talent programme & market presentation with Fanny
Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival 2026, USA | Official Selection (BAFTA qualifying)
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2026, India | Official Selection (Academy Award qualifying)
Shnit Worldwide Shorts Festival 2026, Switzerland/ Worldwide I Official Selection (Academy Award qualifying)
Flickers’ Encore Award Winning Shorts Showcase 2026, USA | Grand Prize Award Winners Showcase (Academy Award qualifying theatrical release in Los Angeles)
Tegenstroom Film Festival 2026, Belgium | Official Selection
International Kolkata Short Film Festival 2027, India | Official Selection
SCREENINGS & TALKS
Kinepolis Jaarbeurs Utrecht 2025, the Netherlands I Private screening
International Kolkata Short Film Festival 2027, India | Official Selection
SCREENINGS & TALKS
Kinepolis Jaarbeurs Utrecht 2025, the Netherlands I Private screening
Playgrounds 2025, the Netherlands I Talk
Playgrounds 2026, the Netherlands I Talk
Castle Borgharen 2026, the Netherlands | Private screening
Natlab Eindhoven 2026, the Netherlands | Screening
Natlab Eindhoven 2026, the Netherlands | Screening
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CREDITS
CAST
Fanny - Franziska Angerer
Abigél Szõke
CAST
Fanny - Franziska Angerer
Abigél Szõke
Sisi - Elisabeth of Austria
Franziska von Harsdorf
Paula Königsegg
Thekla Reuten
Charlotte Wolter
Hadewych Minis
Franz Joseph of Austria
Fabian Männel
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Bert Luppes
Maid Helen
Hannah Boer
Maid Emma
Franciska Töröcsik
Lily Hunyady
Katalin Román
Lady-in-waiting Stefania
Stefánia Molnár
CREW
Directors
Milder Sisters
Screenwriter
Rosanne Pel
Co-writers
Lotte Milder & Karlijn Milder
Producer
Charlotte Driessen
Production company
Harpy Films
Franziska von Harsdorf
Paula Königsegg
Thekla Reuten
Charlotte Wolter
Hadewych Minis
Franz Joseph of Austria
Fabian Männel
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Bert Luppes
Maid Helen
Hannah Boer
Maid Emma
Franciska Töröcsik
Lily Hunyady
Katalin Román
Lady-in-waiting Stefania
Stefánia Molnár
CREW
Directors
Milder Sisters
Screenwriter
Rosanne Pel
Co-writers
Lotte Milder & Karlijn Milder
Producer
Charlotte Driessen
Production company
Harpy Films
