Over six days we welcomed incredible guests to the stages of HAU Hebbel am Ufer, alongside our film-loving public audiences, longstanding friends, brand new connections, and of course, the 200 newest members of our global Talents alumni network. Our filmmakers gained invaluable skills and new perspectives through hands-on workshops tailored to various disciplines, expert mentorship, and insights from industry leaders. From new collaborators and friends to innovative and inspiring ways of seeing and thinking about film, the week offered countless takeaways.

Relive the magic moments in our highlight video.

every year, a team of editorial and technical trainees comes from DW headquarter to cover Berlinale Talents with a series of portraits about participating filmmakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. The portraits offer a fascinating insight into the kaleidoscope of creative approaches and perspectives represented at Berlinale Talents.

With this year's theme of “Listen Courageously – Cinematic Narratives in Times of Dissonance” Berlinale Talents extends an invitation not only to visit the exciting programme but to actively engage, to explore new ideas, to broaden horizons and welcome new narratives; to listen, courageously, together. And there will be a lot worth listening to over the course of six days! Alongside an extensive internal programme of workshops, networking and more for the 200 selected filmmakers, the cinema-loving Berlin audiences can also look forward to 14 sessions open to the public.

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. Listening intently, considerately, carefully, and most importantly, courageously, builds upon the foundation of last year's “Common Tongues – Speaking Out in the Language of Cinema”, and will allow Berlinale Talents to continue and deepen its exploration of communication through film.

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.