Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg
A principal partner since the beginning, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg helped initiate Berlinale Talents and continues to provide invaluable support to the programme and its community. As the first port of call for professionals in Berlin and Brandenburg's creative industries, Medienboard is responsible for film funding and media business development in the capital region.
Medienboard supports talks and workshops focusing on international productions including series made in Berlin and Brandenburg, and on the latest industry innovations and formats. By hosting Talents alums and experts from across the region, these events allow Berlinale Talents participants to connect with relevant practitioners and decision-makers. Medienboard, in conjunction with the Nipkow Progamm and the Berlinale, also intiated Berlin Film Residencies; a portal which offers an overview of various scholarships available to filmmakers in and from Berlin. They include the Berlin Artist-in-Residence (Berlin AiR) programme, Nipkow Programm and the Haus am See scholarship. Last but certainly not least, Medienboard supports the Berlinale Series Market, an initiative of the European Film Market, the Berlinale Co-Production Market and Berlinale Talents.
We look forward to working together again in the upcoming edition in 2026.
Find out more about Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg here.
Words of Welcome 2026
The curtain is about to rise! Medienboard warmly welcomes the 200 participants of the 24th edition of Berlinale Talents who bring their creativity, curiosity, and stories from all around the world to Germany´s capital.
This is your moment to gain visibility for yourself, your professional work and your creative vision. We encourage you to use the upcoming days to exchange ideas, perspectives and expand your international network of collaborators for future projects. Now is the time to engage into conversations, learn about part of current trends and debates shaping contemporary cinema worldwide. During your stay you will surely feel motivated and re-energized by being surrounded by talents who share your passion for film. From Berlinale Talents you might take with you not only new professional insights but also a sense of belonging, to an international community of filmmakers, as well to our culturally vibrant city. During the workshop, you might have the chance to engage with Berlin as well - walking its streets, observing its rhythm, exploring its exciting, dynamic cultural hubs, and letting its complexity shape your stay. We hope the next six days will leave you inspired and full of new ideas!
Lilla Puskas, MBB
