Berlinale Talents
Feb 15 – 20, 2025
Talents Alumni submitted for Oscar International Feature 2025
This year 62 Berlinale Talents alumni have contributed their craft to 35 of the official submissions for International Feature at the 2025 Oscars, so the race is going to be more exciting than ever. Check out the full list of our Talented alumni.
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Berlinale Talents Selection Process
It's not long now until the film professionals who have applied for Berlinale Talents 2025 will be informed of the results, with all applicants notified by mid-December. Learn more about the process that takes us from our Call for Entries in July, right through until we welcome our 200 Talents to Berlinale Talents in February.
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Press Release: Berlinale Talents 2025 Theme & Key Visual
We are very pleased to share that the art of listening will be the overarching theme for the 23rd edition of Berlinale Talents, the vibrant talent hub of the Berlin International Film Festival. Bringing the theme to life once again through their design for the key visual is Berlin-based graphic design duo Ada Favaron and Imad Gebrael.
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Berlinale Talents Alumni Network
From festivals and awards, to interviews and project updates, our alumni are a busy bunch, and we're always happy to share their good news. Check out our Alumni Network page to stay connected and up to date with all the latest from the Berlinale Talents Alumni Community.
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Berlinale Talents 2024 Recap
In 2024, Berlinale Talents' focus on language, film languages and a multifaceted exchange with and about film could not have been more timely. Withh 200 Talents from 65 countries, six days of discussions, panels, workshops, labs and think tanks, as well as popular sessions alongside our public audiences with Tsai Ming-Liang, Martin Scorsese, Joanna Hogg, Abderrahmane Sissako, İlker Çatak, Peaches and many more, it was an unforgettable edition. Take a look back at all the highlights.
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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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