SEE THE SOUND

SEE THE SOUND · BEST MUSIC DOCUMENTARY AWARD

This summer, SoundTrack_Cologne 22 and See the Sound once again present the Best Music Documentary Award, featuring a selection of eight exceptional films that explore the lives, legacies, and creative journeys of music icons and extraordinary artists. The winning film will be awarded a €2,500 prize.

The screenings of films in competition will take place at Odeon Cinema 2. Click here to buy your tickets.

The full STS 2025 programme features 34 documentaries, one feature film, and 13 short films, alongside the silent film concert Buddenbrooks, a live performance by game music composer Paul Wolinski, and the Film Music Concert featuring works by acclaimed composer Michael Abels and other SoundTrack_Cologne guests, including music from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The School of Magical Animals 3, Islands, and Katla.

SoundTrack_Cologne accreditation additionally grants access to the screenings of the See the Sound film programme.

SEE THE SOUND - The Music Film Festival of SoundTrack_Cologne

SEE THE SOUND is dedicated to all forms of moving images that visualize music and sound.

As part of SoundTrack_Cologne, SEE THE SOUND provides a platform for outstanding films about music to be showcased on the big screen.

Each year, SEE THE SOUND honors the Best Music Documentary with the SEE THE SOUND Award, endowed with 2,500 euros.

CINEMA PASS

The SEE THE SOUND programme is still being prepared, therefore single tickets are not yet available.

In the meantime, you can secure your Cinema Pass:
For just 32 euros, you’ll gain access to all SEE THE SOUND 2025 film screenings, that means you can attend around 10 films for the prices of 4 films.*

Get your Cinema Pass now

*SoundTrack_Cologne accreditation pass holders benefit from free access to all SEE THE SOUND film screenings. Holders of SoundTrack_Cologne day pass can access the film screenings on the booked day. Holders of an AI MusicCon pass have no access to SEE THE SOUND film screenings.