Berlinale 2027 — Film Submissions
Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, GermanyFree: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.
One of the 'Big Three' European festivals, Berlinale offers top-tier global premiere status for feature films, shorts, and avant-garde moving image works. Navigating the parallel European Film Market provides unparalleled access to global co-production financing and distribution networks, essential… Read more
Benefits
Consideration for the Berlinale's sections (Competition, Perspectives, Panorama, Forum, Generation, Berlinale Shorts and more) and their awards, including the Golden and Silver Bears. The European Film Market has its own entry.
Eligibility
Feature and short films completed within the 12 months before the festival, at least at picture lock, with the premiere status each section requires (world premieres preferred; no German premieres or films without premiere status). One entry form per film; re-submissions are not eligible.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- Feature films by 21 October 2026; short films by 4 November 2026
- Programme dates
- Berlin International Film Festival, February 2027
- Results
- By early 2027 at the latest
Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.