Applications are open for Berlinale Talents 2027
Join 200 outstanding emerging filmmakers from around the world for a week of creative exchange, inspiring conversations, workshops, and new collaborations during the Berlin International Film Festival.
Submit your application by August 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon (CEST) to benefit from our Early Bird Rate.
The final application deadline is September 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon (CEST).
How to Apply
Berlinale Talents 2026 Highlight Video
In case you're missing the excitement, our highlight video captures it all! Press play to transport yourself back to the buzz of Radialsystem!
Berlinale Talents 2026 Recap
What an unforgettable ride Berlinale Talents 2026 was! Our brand-new home of Radialsystem came alive with 200 wonderful Talents, inspiring guests, brilliant experts and the ever‑curious Talents audiences, all of whom who make this community so special. The entire six days buzzed with creativity, curiosity, and the electric energy unique to our Summit, which makes every moment feel like a celebration of bold ideas and fearless storytelling. Here’s to the connections made, the visions shared, and the magic we created together. Dive in and relive it with us
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Berlinale Talents Alumni News
The Berlinale Talents alumni community is always busy, and we love celebrating their progress, developments, successes and more. Keep up to date with the latest festival & awards news, catch interviews with members of the community, and much more.
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Berlinale Talents Alumni in 83rd Venice Film Festival
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is upon us and we are excited to share that there will be an incredible 77 Berlinale Talents alumni heading to the Lido's Palazzo del Cinema! They have ceatively contributed to 47 films across the official selection as well as independent and parallel sections Giornate degli Autori and La Settimana Internazionale della Critica. We are very proud to once again see Berlinale Talents so stongly represented and congratulate all involved!
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Interview: What Makes a Story Worth Telling? Berlinale Talents alumnus Daniel Bekerman on Producing Independent Film
2013 alumnus Daniel Bekerman talked to us about what he's been working on, gives insights into his work as a producer and reflects on his time at Berlinale Talents.
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The 2026 Berlinale Talents Lab & Talent Project Market
New in 2026, the Berlinale Talents Lab will host 20 alumni projects spanning fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental forms, creating a collaborative space to refine creative visions and accelerate production. The Talent Project Market will also spotlight alumni, presenting 10 projects seeking production partners within the Berlinale Co-Production Market, reinforcing international partnerships and shaping the future of cinema.
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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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