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Berlinale — Berlin International Film Festival
Berlinale
/ Deadline
ROLLING
Submissions Aug–Nov each year
/ Submission fee
Submission fees apply; fee waivers for filmmakers from low-income countries
Description
One of the 'Big Three' European festivals, held each February in Berlin. Sections include Competition, Encounters, Panorama, Forum, Generation, and Berlinale Shorts. Known for politically engaged cinema.
Eligibility
Feature films must be at least 60 min; international premiere required for most sections
Categories
narrativefeatureshortdocumentary
Source: fiction-festivals · Last updated: 6/1/2026
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