Berlinale Talents 2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES 

(Development programme for young filmmakers/producers/creators*)

The Berlin International Film Festival’s Berlinale Talents is currently accepting entries for its upcoming edition.

Please note that all entries must be submitted directly to the Berlinale Talents in Berlin.

*Berlinale Talents is aimed at film and television professionals: emerging film actors, composers, cinematographers, directors, distributors, editors, film critics, producers, production designers, sales agents, screenwriters, sound and set designers with an existing track record of work and who are willing to share their experiences with others.

ELIGIBILITY

Please consult the FAQ. 

Berlinale Talents is the festival’s talent development programme for 200 emerging filmmakers. It consists of Labs with workshops and mentorship tailored to specific disciplines. To be eligible, you need to have made at least one feature-length film, or two short films, or a high-quality drama series, or TV movie that have screened in festivals or been widely streamed.

Info Session August 13: Berlinale Talents is presenting a Webinar | Application Insights, 11:00 am CEST. Register your attendance here.

TALENT PROJECT MARKET

(Project in development for coproduction)

The Talents Project Market (TPM) is open to Berlinale Talents alumni producers who have already taken part in the Berlinale Talents Summit.

Promotion and Communications 
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