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Berlinale Talents

Feb 13 – 18, 2026

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Principal Partners
Minister of State for Culture and the Media
Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg
Creative Europe MEDIA
Co-Partners
Mastercard
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German Federal Film Board
Principal Partners
Minister of State for Culture and the Media
Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg
Creative Europe MEDIA
Co-Partners
Mastercard
Arri
German Federal Film Board
Principal Partners
Minister of State for Culture and the Media
Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg
Creative Europe MEDIA
Co-Partners
Mastercard
Arri
German Federal Film Board
Principal Partners
Minister of State for Culture and the Media
Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg
Creative Europe MEDIA
Co-Partners
Mastercard
Arri
German Federal Film Board
Principal Partners
Minister of State for Culture and the Media
Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg
Creative Europe MEDIA
Co-Partners
Mastercard
Arri
German Federal Film Board

Upcoming Dates

  • July 30: Deadline for applications for Talents Rio. All info here. 

  • August 13: Berlinale Talents Webinar | Application Insights, 11:00 am CEST. Register your attendance here.  

  • September 3: Deadline for Berlinale Talents applications.

Berlinale Talents Application How To

Are you preparing to apply for Berlinale Talents 2026? We have you covered with this A-Z overview of all things application! Dive in, then put your most productive foot forward and get to work on yours!

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Best of Talents 2025
The Power of Community
The Magic of Talents
Encouraging Craft
Empowering Women
Star Appeal

Photo Highlights 2025

What an incredible six days we had together for Berlinale Talents 2025. From internal workshops to networking events and our public talks, revisit all the week's highlights in our photo gallery.

Live Recordings 2025

Couldn't make it to Berlinale Talents in person? Enjoy the sessions so much you need to hear them all again? Check out the live recordings from our public events!

Berlinale Talents Alumni News

From festivals and awards, to interviews and project updates, our alumni are a busy bunch, and we're always happy to share their good news. Check out our Alumni Network page to stay connected and up to date with all the latest from the Berlinale Talents Alumni Community.

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Join the Berlinale Talents Circle of Friends

The saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child, and we believe it takes a village to nurture talent too. You can become a part of that effort by joining the Berlinale Talents Circle of Friends and help support our future Talents. By making a contribution, no matter the size, you are helping ensure the next generation of Talents from all over the world can join us in Berlin and gain access to international networks, joint projects and shared visions.

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