Was macht man bei der Berlinale?

You are eligible to apply if you have worked as a on at least two short films (all lengths, all genres) OR one feature length film (min. 60 minutes, all genres) that have been officially invited to film festivals or have been released theatrically or widely on streaming platforms (market screenings, local events, showcases for student films do not count). Alternatively, you qualify with your participation in at at least one high-quality series (3 or more episodes of at least 20 minutes length each) that was presented in festivals or broadcast on a TV channel or streaming platform.

You are eligible to apply if you have worked as a credited actor in a leading or supporting role on at least two short films (all lengths, all genres) OR one feature length film (min. 60 minutes, all genres) that have been officially invited to film festivals or have been released theatrically or widely on streaming platforms (market screenings, local events, showcases for student films do not count). Alternatively, you also qualify with your participation in at at least one high-quality drama series (3 or more episodes of at least 20 minutes length each) that was presented in festivals or broadcast on a TV channel or streaming platform. Additional experience as an actor (e.g. in theatre) is also taken into account.

You are eligible to apply if you were responsible as a credited production designer at least two short films or forms (all lengths, all genres, all techniques) OR one feature length film or form (min. 60 minutes, all genres, all techniques) that have been officially invited to film festivals or have been released theatrically or on streaming platforms (market screenings, local events, showcases for student films do not count). Alternatively, you also qualify if you have had a major role in the production of at least one high-quality series (3 or more episodes of at least 20 minutes length each) that was presented in festivals or broadcast on a TV channel or streaming platform.

You are eligible to apply if you were responsible as a credited digital set designer (incl. VFX, CGI or XR artist) for the storyworlds of at least two short films or forms (all lengths, all genres, all techniques) OR one feature length film or form (min. 60 minutes, all genres, all techniques) that have been officially invited to film festivals or released theatrically or widely on streaming platforms (market screenings, local events, showcases for student films do not count). Alternatively, you also qualify if you have had a major role in the production of at least one high-quality series (3 or more episodes of at least 20 minutes length each) that was presented in festivals or broadcast on a TV channel or streaming platform.

You are eligible to apply if you professionally and regularly contribute reviews, essays or interviews to a print, audiovisual or online publication related to cinema and the film industry.

You are eligible to apply if you have had a major role in the distribution, sales or audience design for at least two feature length films (min. 60 minutes, fiction, documentary, hybrid). Alternatively, as an audience designer, i.e. curator or cinema owner, you should have worked in a responsible position for a festival, VOD platform, or cinema space for at least two years.

Complete the application form, including:

• your personal data
• your filmography (optional)
• your biography (including education, work and/or social engagement)

• What are you currently working on? What challenges are you facing and how will you solve them? (max. 750 characters)

  Please describe your style of work and how you collaborate with others. (max. 750 characters)

  Please give us an idea of the systemic circumstances in which you find yourself. How do you deal with structural disadvantages, i.e. regarding representation, gender diversity etc.? (max. 750 characters)

  For what kind of outlets are you working? Do you have future job plans? (Please add an approximate percentage to each outlet. / max. 750 characters)

  How would you describe your general job-related situation as a film journalist? (Please let us know what’s best and what could be improved.)

  What are for you the challenges in writing that you’d like to discuss at Talent Press? (max. 750 characters)

  Which up to three writers or texts have inspired you or influenced your work, and why? (max. 750 characters)

  In addition to your profession as a film critic, were/are you involved in a film festival or other organisation/company, e.g. as a programmer, jury member, press coordinator, teacher? (Please give us some details about your activity, the duration of your involvement and especially the experiences you took/take from it. / max. 750 characters)

  What is a pressing subject for you right now? With whom would you like to discuss in Berlin? (max. 750 characters, or 1 min. video)

  Please name three artists (at least one from your own country) whose work have influenced you. What would you like to ask each of them?

  What recent distribution, sales or audience development strategies have inspired you for your future work, and why?/You can name up to three examples. (max. 750 characters)

  Beyond your own discipline, what other profession(s) would you like to connect with at Berlinale Talents?

  What’s your greatest talent or specialist knowledge in the field of film or from a side job that you could contribute to Berlinale Talents? (max. 750 characters)

  Last but not least, please make up your own question… and answer it the way you like!

Your sample of work can contain up to two separate scenes (either from the same film or two different films). In total the sample should be around 3 minutes long.

Your sample of work should be a continuous scene of up to 3 minutes.

Your sample must correspond to your main field of work. It should be in English or subtitled in English. Please only upload excerpts from the original film/s (no showreels, trailers or teasers). Please ensure that you are the copyright owner and/or have obtained the consent of any other copyright owner/s to use the material. We do not accept commercials.

In addition to your film sample, you may upload a PDF with photos or sketches of your designs for the respective production(s). Please include a short description of the context for each photo/sketch.)

In addition, please upload an example of your previous written work (max. 5 pages, saved as a single PDF file, we do not accept Word, Final Draft or any other file types, max. file size 5 MB). The file must include the following information:

• your name
• title, genre, logline, length
• introduction to the main characters
• synopsis of up to 1,000 characters (i.e. a summary of the entire plot, including the ending. Not a teaser or cliffhanger for marketing purposes)
• excerpt from the script (in English, 1 page or longer) that includes dialogue and marks a significant turning point in the story
• brief description of the scene’s context within the film’s overall story

Please submit a single document (PDF file, max. 6 pages) with 3 articles (at least one film review) that you have published in the last year, including:

• date of publication
• name of publication
• circulation figures (for online publications, please include the number of monthly visitors)

Please include at least one film review and only choose interviews if your style and approach is clearly tangible e.g. through the structure or your questions. If the articles are not in English, please provide us with a good translation for each article done by yourself as a proof of your English writing skills.

Please upload a single PDF document (max. 4 pages, max. 10 MB), which visualizes your mission and methods by using at least two examplary film sales, distribution campaigns, or - as audience designer - the space or project (e.g. a community cinema, a festival, a VOD platform ...) you've been engaged with recently. Please make sure you describe:

• your role and responsibility and why you wanted to become involved, e.g. personal beliefs and hopes
• the precise goals, the resulting strategies and the challenges you had to solve along the way
• to which extent your measures were successful: ticket sales, downloads, DVDs, revenues, social impact etc.

For sales or distribution please include the following film information: title, producer, director, cast, length, genre, production budget, distribution budget, festivals, theatrical releases.

For audience campaigns please also add some details about your target groups, cooperation partners and the feedback of your audience.

For film/cinema spaces please add a rough team organigram, financial structure and curatorial approach.

Additional upload (optional): You may upload further visual material, e.g. websites, artwork, marketing/press material, programme flyers, to exemplify your way(s) of working.

When attending as an actor, you will automatically become part of the Acting Studio, an intensive two-days workshop and networking opportunity during the Talents week. The Studio offers a variety of sessions with seasoned mentors to help actors to explore new techniques, develop communication and collaboration skills for the filmmaking process and to meet with international experts and filmmakers. learn more

When attending as a sound designer or composer, you will automatically become part of the Sound Studio, an intensive one-day workshop and networking opportunity during the Talents week. In the Studio you will focus on how sound is used in the filmmaking process, from designing a sound landscape to the intricacies of sound mixing and composing non-orchestral film scores. learn more

When attending as a distributor, sales agent or audience designer, you will automatically become part of the Market Studio, an intensive one-day workshop and networking opportunity during the Talents week. In the Studio you will take part in a collaborative exploration of the European Film Market, benefit from the experiences of your fellow Talents and learn from the input and case studies shared by seasoned industry represantatives. learn more

When attending as an editor, you will automatically become part of the Editing Studio, an intensive one-day workshop and networking opportunity during the Talents week. In the Studio you will tackle creative issues in the editing process, share your experiences with fellow Talents and acclaimed mentors, and discuss new ideas based on excerpts from your own work. learn more

When attending as a film critic, you will automatically become part of Talent Press, a six-days workshop and networking opportunity alongside with the summit programme. At Talent Press you become part of an editorial team of international critics and seasoned mentors, attend film screenings and events across the entire Berlinale and meet with renowned journalists, curators and filmmakers attending the festival. learn more

When attending as a cinematographer, you will automatically become part of the Camera Studio, an intensive one-day workshop and networking opportunity during the Talents week. In the Studio you can share your ideas with fellow Talents, mentors and seasoned industry experts and practically explore the aesthetics and mechanics of camera work, lighting and the impact of cinematography on the post-production process. learn more

When selected as a , you will automatically become part of the Production Design Studio, our two-day workshop during the Talents week to collectively reimagine the rules between set design and narrative practices. learn more

In addition to the general application, directors, producers and screenwriters may submit a project to either Doc Station, Script Station, Short Form Station or the Talent Project Market. Please be aware that you need to complete the general application before submitting your project.

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