Berlinale Talents
Feb 13 – 18, 2026
Talents Alumni at Festival des Cannes 2025
The 78th annual Cannes Film Festival was another incredible turnout for the Berlinale Talents alumni! An incredible 107 Talents alumni worked on 65 films across the Official Selection, Quinzaine Des Cinéastes, Semaine de la Critique, ACID, La Fabrique and Marché du Film, and there were 13 prizes and a special mention awarded. Another wonderful representation of the skill of the Berlinale Talents alumni!
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Berlinale Talents 2025 Highlight Video
Over six days we welcomed incredible guests to the stages of HAU Hebbel am Ufer, alongside our film-loving public audiences, longstanding friends, brand new connections, and of course, the 200 newest members of our global Talents alumni network. Our filmmakers gained invaluable skills and new perspectives through hands-on workshops tailored to various disciplines, expert mentorship, and insights from industry leaders. From new collaborators and friends to innovative and inspiring ways of seeing and thinking about film, the week offered countless takeaways.
Relive the magic moments in our highlight video.
Deutsche Welle Talents Portraits
every year, a team of editorial and technical trainees comes from DW headquarter to cover Berlinale Talents with a series of portraits about participating filmmakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. The portraits offer a fascinating insight into the kaleidoscope of creative approaches and perspectives represented at Berlinale Talents.
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Talent Press Articles
Over the course the week, eight film critic and journalist Talents produce an array of work covering festival films and more. Check them out here.
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Talents Footprints – Mastercard Enablement Programme Fellows 2025
It is with great pleasure that we announce the fellows of the 2025 Talents Footprints – Mastercard Enablement Programme and their film-related social initiatives. We are very happy to welcome two new fellows and their film-related social initiatives and also welcome back two alumni of the programme to catch up with and further support their projects.
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Berlinale Talents Festival Returnees 2025
Berlinale Talents alumni are making their mark once again! This year, 129 former Talents have contributed to 77 films across the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, with their work spanning every festival section— including 11 alumni involved in four films selected for the prestigious Competition programme. Check out the complete list here.
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Berlinale Talents 2025 Theme: Listen Courageously – Cinematic Narratives in Times of Dissonance
The art of listening will be the overarching theme for the 23rd edition of Berlinale Talents, the vibrant talent hub of the Berlin International Film Festival. Listening intently, considerately, carefully, and most importantly, courageously, builds upon the foundation of last year's “Common Tongues – Speaking Out in the Language of Cinema”, and will allow Berlinale Talents to continue and deepen its exploration of communication through film.
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The 2025 Talents Labs Projects
Each year, 40 filmmakers who apply with a project are selected for our Labs, the Doc Station, Script Station, Short Form Station and Talent Project Market. Check out the projects selected for Berlinale Talents 2025.
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Berlinale Talents Alumni Network
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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