The History of African cinematography was mainly defined by one giant turning point – decolonialization. One can therefore distinguish two basic periods that determined the characteristics for the cinematographical tendencies: colonial and post-colonial.
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Only feature films intended for theatrical release may submitted.
The films must have been produced within 12 months before the beginning of the festival.
Participation at another international festival precludes entry into the Berlinale's Competition.
The films may have been released commercially only in their country of origin. Presentation of a film on television or in the Internet also precludes participation in the Competition of the Berlinale.
World premieres are given priority in the selection process.
German films must be world premieres. They may not have been shown commercially in cinemas or previously screened at a festival.
All films are shown in their original language with subtitles. The festival must be provided with both one English and one German subtitled version of the film as a minimum requirement. German language films must include English subtitles.
The version released in the country of origin is regarded as the original version of the film. In the case of films in several languages, the subtitling may only differ from these guidelines if agreed upon with the festival.
Awards
- the Golden Bear for the Best Film (awarded to the film’s producer)
- the Jury Grand Prix (Silver Bear)
- the Award for Best Director (Silver Bear)
- the Award for Best Actress (Silver Bear)
- the Award for Best Actor (Silver Bear)
- the Award for Best Screenplay (Silver Bear)
- the Award for an Outstanding Artistic Achievement in the categories camera, editing, music score, costumes or set design (Silver Bear)
- The Alfred Bauer Prize – in memory of the festival’s founder – for a feature film that breadens the horizons of the art of filmmaking.
- The Jury of the Guild of German Art House Cinemas awards its prize to a film in Competition.
- The Reader’s Prize of the daily Berliner Morgenpost is awarded to a film in Competition.
- The prize of the Churches of the Ecumenical Jury
- The FIPRESCI-Jury awards
- The Jury of the Guild of German Art House Cinemas awards
The Panorama is an integral part of the Official Programme. It seeks to expand and further solidify the spectrum of films to be theatrically released. New endeavours of noted filmmakers and discoveries will be presented. Auteur cinema will occupy its traditional place as will genre-oriented productions of an innovative nature.
The main programme will present approximately 16 films. The series ”Dokumente” offers an intensified look at documentaries and comprises appr. 10 titles. In the ”Panorama Special”, large-scale independent productions from the international arena of filmmaking as well as films from major U.S. studios will be presented. Approximately 16 films are to be screened.
Eligible for this section are feature films and documentaries which:
- have been produced in the 12 months preceding the Festival,
- have not been released in Europe other than in their country of origin,
- have not been presented in another German or European film festival,
- Films produced for television can only be considered if a theatrical release is also planned,
- German films must not have been shown publicly prior to the Festival.
Priority will be given to world premieres.
All films must be shown in their original version, with subtitles in English or German. German films should be subtitled in English. The costs of subtitling are the responsibility of the producer.
The version released or planned to be released in the country of origin is regarded as the original version of the film. The management of the Panorama decides in the case of co-productions involving several countries.
Awards
- The Panorama Audience Award presented by the magazine Tip and by Radio Eins is awarded to a film in the Panorama.
- The ”Label Europa Cinemas” presents an award to a European film in the Panorama.
- The prize of the Churches of the Ecumenical Jury
- The FIPRESCI-Jury awards
- The C.I.C.A.E. Jury awards
New trends in world cinema, promising narrative forms and fresh voices receive special attention at the Forum. Whether it be avant-garde, experimental, reflective films, studies or portraits over time or political documentaries – films that go beyond the mainstream and beat new, unconventional paths in filmmaking are welcome here. The programme highlights directorial debuts and innovative works by young filmmakers.
Eligible are films and documentaries which:
- produced within the 12 months preceding the beginning of the Festival,
- have neither been commercially released nor broadcast on television in Europe outside their country of origin,
- in the case of German productions have not been shown publicly in any manner,
- have not been shown at any other European festival.
Films selected for participation in the Forum should be shown in their original version with German subtitles. It is recommended that a second print with English subtitles be made available to the Festival.
Awards
- The Caligari Film Prize is awarded to a film in the Forum.
-The NETPAC Prize is awarded to an Asian film in the Forum.
-The Reader’s Prize of the daily Tagesspiegel is awarded to a film in the Forum.
With a special focus on the younger generation, the Berlin International Film Festival dedicates one of its sections to quality films for children and young people. Special value is placed on films that display artistic and humanitarian qualities, and which encourage better understanding between cultures.
The section directors invite films to take part in two competitions for different age-groups. The feature-length and short films of Kplus are aimed at children from four years of age and up. Feature-length and short films for young people from 14 years of age are presented in the 14plus competition. Both young people and adults can attend screenings in both competitions. Each film is given an age recommendation by the section heads.
Only films fulfilling these conditions are eligible:
- Films must have been produced in the 12 months preceding the Festival,
- Films must not have been released commercially in Germany,
- Films must not have been presented at a film festival in Germany,
- German films must not have been shown publicly prior to the Festival,
- Feature films must be longer than 60 minutes,
- Short films must not exceed 30 minutes.
Priority is given to world or international premieres.
All films should be submitted in original language version and selected films will be screened in their original version. Non-English language films must be subtitled in English.
The Kplus films will be presented with an additional simultaneous translation into German performed by professional speakers. For this reason, a complete original language dialogue list of each film in this competition must be sent immediately upon selection.
Awards
The Children's Jury is obliged to award the following prizes to the directors of films in the Kplus Competition:
- The Crystal Bear for the best feature film
- The Crystal Bear for the best short film
Additionally, the Children's Jury may award per category:
- One Special Jury Mention, according to criteria which may change from year to year.
The Youth Jury is obliged to award the following prizes to the directors of films in the 14plus competition:
- The Crystal Bear for the best feature film
- The Crystal Bear for the best short film.
Additionally, the Youth Jury may award per category:
- One Special Jury Mention, according to criteria which may change from year to year.
For films presented in the Kplus competition, the Generation International Jury is obliged to award to the film director:
- The Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk Grand Prix for the best feature film, endowed with € 7,500.
- The Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk Special Prize for the best short film, endowed with € 2,500.
Additionally, the International Jury may award per category:
- One Special Jury Mention, according to criteria which may change from year to year.
This section is to shown the German cinematography condition to the international audience.
Films must have been produced in the 12 months preceding the Festival,
Films must not have been released commercially in Germany,
Films must not have been presented at a film festival in Germany.
All films should be submitted in original language (German mostly) version and should be submitted with English subtitles.
Awards
"Dialogue en perspective" prize awarded by French TV Channel 5 Monde together with German-French Juvenalia (DFJW - Deutsch-Französischen Jugendwerk)
Short films as an art form and springboard for young talents are a tradition at the Berlinale and enjoy high priority. In order to give this special format the attention it deserves.
Films must have been produced in the 12 months preceding the Festival.
Participation in an international competition precludes participation in the Berlinale Shorts section. The film may have participated in a national festival in its country of origin.
The films may only have been commercially released in cinemas in their country of origin. A film may not take part in the Berlinale Shorts section if it has been shown on television or on the Internet.
German films must be world premieres. They may neither have been shown commercially nor previously screened at a festival.
World premieres are given priority in the Selection process.
All films are shown in their original version with English subtitles. German-language films are also shown with English subtitles.
Awards
The Jury is obliged to award to short films in competition:
- The Golden Bear for the best short film
- The Jury Prize (Silver Bear)
Only one of the prizes may be awarded ex-aequo.
The Jury also awards:
- The Prix UIP for the best European short film,
- The DAAD Short Film Prize for a short film selected from the entire Berlinale Shorts section.
This section is to show German film production market to the international audience.
To be eligible for this section at least 50% of the film production costs must be born by German producer or producers.
Films must have been produced in the 12 months preceding the Festival.
All films are shown in their original version (German mostly) with English subtitles.
The festival shows new and extraordinary productions under the auspices of the Berlinale Special and the Gala Special. Their function is to honour great cinema personalities by showing their films and to immerse audiences in cinematic history by screening film classics. Films which deserve special attention due to current events can also be shown as part of the Berlinale Special.
A good film, a nice dinner, an exquisite drink and exhilarating entertainment – these are the ingredients of the Culinary Cinema. In this special programme the Berlinale presents a selection of films on culinary and ecological topics. After the main screenings the audience is served a menu. The events are rounded out with discussions on culinary themes – completing, for some, “the perfect evening”
Since 1977, the Berlin International Film Festival has been holding film-historical Retrospectives and Homages in co-operation with the Deutsche Kinemathek. The Retrospective is always dedicated to an important director or a theme in film history. The Retrospective is where classic movies are rediscovered, or long-forgotten films are given a second life. The programmes bring German and international films back to the big screen – often as a restored version or a new print. In the Retrospective, films are placed in their historical context.
The Homage honours a great director, actor or actress presenting his or her lifework. The Homage of the 59th Berlin International Film Festival in 2009 was dedicated to the renowned French composer Maurice Jarre. Jarre – who unfotunately died on 29 March 2009 – was considered one of the most important and, at the same time, most popular composers in cinema history. During the festival he has received an Honorary Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement. Find more information on him and the showcase unde
The Berlinale – not only the city’s largest cultural event, but also one of the most important dates on the international film industry’s calendar. More than 19,000 film professionals from 120 countries, including 4,000 journalists, are accredited for the Berlin International Film Festival every year. The Berlinale is truly a mega event. At the same time, it is a festival of encounters and discussions. With more than 200,000 tickets sold, the Berlinale is not only a film industry meeting. It also enjoys by far the largest audience of any film festival in the world. For two weeks, art, glamour, parties and business meet at the Berlinale.
Awards
A Jury, consisting of at least three International personalities is appointed by the Festival Director to award the Best First Feature Award, endowed with € 50.000, founded by GWFF.
Independent Juries prizes:
- The prize of the Churches of the Ecumenical Jury is awarded to a film in Competition, in the Panorama and in the Forum.
- The FIPRESCI-Jury awards its prizes to a film in Competition, in the Panorama and in the Forum.
- The Jury of the Guild of German Art House Cinemas awards its prize to a film in Competition.
- The Reader’s Prize of the daily Berliner Morgenpost is awarded to a film in Competition.
- The C.I.C.A.E. Jury awards its prizes to a film in the Panorama and in the Forum.
- The Panorama Audience Award presented by the magazine Tip and by Radio Eins is awarded to a film in the Panorama.
- The Label Europa Cinemas presents an award to a European film in the Panorama.
- The ”Amnesty International Film Prize” ist awarded to a film from either Competition, Panorama or Forum sections, that tackles the topic of human rights.
- Germany’s Association of Women Working in Film awards the Femina Film Prize for ”outstanding artistic contribution of a female technician” in a German-language feature film in the areas of set design, camera work, costumes, music or editing.
- The Peace Film Prize is awarded to a film in either the Competition, the Panorama, the Forum or Generation.
- The Teddy – Queer Film Award is awarded each to a feature film, a documentary film and a short film in either the Competition, Berlinale Shorts, Berlinale Special, Perspektive Deutsches Kino, Panorama, Forum or Generation.
- The Reader’s Prize of the magazine Siegessäule is awarded to a gay/lesbian film of either the Competition, the Panorama or the Forum.
- The Caligari Film Prize is awarded to a film in the Forum.
- The NETPAC Prize is awarded to an Asian film in the Forum.
- The Reader’s Prize of the daily Tagesspiegel is awarded to a film in the Forum.
The Winner of Golden Bear - International Shorts Competition is in race for the Academy Awards for Best Short Film
Submission Formats
16 mm, 35 mm, Betacam SP Pal, Digital Betacam PAL, DVD, HD Cam, VHS
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