The lounge of the festival is situated in the Studio-Foyer of the Akademie dei Künste. It Is a meeting point ror the visitors and at the same time invites them lo view the artistic projects that are presented there.The lounge is arranged in different thematic areas and formats. Four video stations for instance feature selected works from the film and video programme, at the same time providing a preview on the overall programme in the Studio-Auditorium. The wall projection in the lounge is a compilation of three artistic, video works, which can be viewed in 20 minute shifting L.periods. Three thematic strands approach the festival theme Reality Addicts.- ' portrait, document, urbanity & architecture. On its periphery; featured works of the lounge stretch to the salon and to the upper foyer. The lounge is open daily from .10 to 22h