Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale)

Please welcome our new director in charge! Now kicking off week two of her tenure, Tricia Tuttle will oversee the creative direction and management of the Berlin International Film Festival. With over 25 years of film and film festival experiences under her belt, and following impactful tenures at BFI and BAFTA and the NFTS, Tricia steps into her role as the new Festival Director bursting with energy and excitement about joining the Berlinale. Tricia led the BFI team to deliver both the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) and BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. In March 2019, she was recognized in Variety’s annual International Women’s Impact Report, and in 2022, she was included in Variety500, an index of influential business leaders shaping the global media industry. Tricia is especially passionate about the ways cinema can bring people together. Let’s wish her all the best as she leads the Berlin International Film Festival into the future. Welcome to the Berlinale, Tricia Tuttle! 🎬🎥 #Berlinale #TriciaTuttle #BerlinaleFestivalDirector #FilmFestival #Berlin

The Berlinale is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Michael Verhoeven, who passed away at the age of 85. Michael Verhoeven was a long-time companion of the Berlinale. He made festival history with “o.k.”. The film caused such a strong reaction in 1970 that the festival had to be prematurely ended and was given a new face the following year with the integration of the Forum. His films were screened in Competition in 1990 and 1996, and in 1990 he was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Director for “Das schreckliche Mädchen”. In 1992, the director was a member of the International Jury. Verhoeven and his wife, Senta Berger, were always more than welcome guests at the Berlinale; their cinema, Toni & Tonino, in Berlin-Weißensee was the venue for Berlinale Goes Kiez for many years. The cinema has lost its “most gentle rebel”, as Georg Seeßlen writes today in the German newspaper Die Zeit, and the Berlinale has lost one of its most loyal friends. Rest in peace, dear Michael.

Today, on April 9, 2024, the former director and president of the EFM (European Film Market), Beki Probst, was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Verdienstkreuz am Bande der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). Beki Probst is considered the grande dame of the film world. Under her direction, the European Film Market has developed into one of the largest and most important trade fairs for cinema on the international scene. In 2018 on occasion of the Berlinale Camera Award, Dieter Kosslick congratulated his long-time colleague and friend on 30 years of successful work: “Without Beki Probst and her contacts worldwide, her charm and cosmopolitan gift for combining business and culture, the EFM would never have become such a successful platform and the strong backbone of the festival.” Beki Probst was born in Istanbul, where she first worked as a journalist after completing her studies in law and journalism. In 1960, Probst moved to Switzerland, where she became the general manager of the Probst-Kinobetriebe, known today as Quinnie Cinemas. From 1981 to 1988, Beki Probst served as the Berlin International Film Festival's official delegate for Turkey and Greece. Up until 1995 she also served as a member of the selection committee for Locarno International Film Festival. From 1988 to 2014, Beki Probst was the director of the Berlinale’s European Film Market – Probst rebranded the former “film fair” as the European Film Market and subsequently transformed the event into one of the most significant industry meet-ups for the international film business. In addition, from 1988 to 1996 Beki Probst was artistic director of the Geneva-based festival “Stars de Démain”. She has served as a jury member on multiple occasions at international film festivals, including appearances in Toronto, Jerusalem and San Sebastián. In 1992 Beki Probst was decorated as “Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres” by the French Ministry of Culture, was honoured with the Berlinale Camera in 2018 and in 2019 with the Honorary Award of the Swiss Film Award. Our warmest congratulations! 🎬🏅 #Berlinale #EFM #EuropeanFilmMarket European Film Market

As part of the cultural programme for the EURO 2024, the 74th Berlinale created an event that put the spotlight on young football talent from all over Germany: Berlinale Meets Fußball. The Berlinale commissioned the production of eleven documentary short films about eleven young football teams. The resulting compilation film “Eleven Tomorrows: Berlinale Meets Fußball” celebrated its world premiere at the 2024 festival edition. The short films portray young footballers and were realised by students of the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF) under the artistic direction of Benedetta Films. After the kick-off in Berlin, “Eleven Tomorrows: Berlinale Meets Fußball” will be shown at a series of screenings in the clubs’ home towns in the presence of club members, HFF students and patrons. Screenings of “Eleven Tomorrows: Berlinale Meets Fußball”: April 8, 2024, Cinestar, Chemnitz April 10, 2024, Cineplex Titania, Berlin April 17, 2024, Zeise Kinos, Hamburg April 27, 2024, Kinopolis, Bonn Further screenings are planned for April and May. For more info head to: https://lnkd.in/dE4NeH7S ⚽🎬🎥 #Berlinale #Berlinale2024 #BerlinaleMeetsFussball #Euro2024 #UefaEuro2024

The Berlinale is hiring: Director of Finance and Business Operations (f/m/d) Are you ready to drive the financial success of one of the world’s most important film festivals? We’re seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join us. As a member of the Executive Team, you will oversee the Festival’s financial management and strategic business operations. If you have substantial experience in finance and administration, excellent communication skills, and a passion for arts and culture, join the Berlinale! For more info and to apply please head to:  https://lnkd.in/d3TujXRP Please note: job description in German. #Berlinale #Berlinale2025 #BerlinaleJobs #Hiring #Job #FilmFestival #FilmIndustry

The Berlinale is hiring: Chief of Staff (f/m/d) As part of the Executive Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Berlin International Film Festival. In this management-level position, you will communicate with staff and high-level international stakeholders from politics and culture, develop strategic goals, and ensure smooth operations. If you have excellent communication skills, experience in project management, and a passion for the arts, we’re looking forward to hearing from you! For more info and to apply please head to:  https://lnkd.in/dnWGtJMM Please note: job description in German. #Berlinale #Berlinale2025 #BerlinaleJobs #Hiring #Job #FilmFestival #FilmIndustry

The Berlinale is hiring: Director of Programme Operations and Productions (f/m/d) Ready to shape the future of one of the world’s largest film festivals? We’re seeking a dynamic and organised leader to join us. As part of the Executive Team, you will oversee all aspects of the Festival’s audience programme, ensuring it runs smoothly and showcases films and events in a unique and modern way. Do you have excellent organizational skills, a passion for the arts, and a commitment to inclusivity? Join our international team! For more info and to apply please head to:  https://lnkd.in/dMsbmjr2 Please note: job description in German. #Berlinale #Berlinale2025 #BerlinaleJobs #Hiring #Job #FilmFestival #FilmIndustry

The Berlinale is hiring: Director Berlinale Pro (f/m/d) Are you passionate about shaping the future of the global film industry? We’re seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join us. As a key figure within the Berlinale, you will hold the position of Director of the European Film Market and develop the strategic framework for the Berlinale Pro consortium together with the heads of the Berlinale initiatives Co-Production Market, Berlinale Talents, and World Cinema Fund. We’re eager to hear from you if you have extensive management experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for film culture. For more info and to apply please head to:  https://lnkd.in/dy5eUH7P #Berlinale #Berlinale2025 #BerlinaleJobs #Hiring #Job #FilmFestival #FilmIndustry

Berlinale Files Criminal Charges Over the Spreading of Anti-Semitic Posts / Criticism of Statements Made by Artists at the Berlinale Award Ceremony See full press release via: https://lnkd.in/ekx6NSMU

It’s a wrap!  After yesterday’s Berlinale Publikumstag, the 74th Berlinale has officially come to an end. Thank you to every single one involved! We will see you next year! But first, let’s take a look at the highlights of the past two weeks! #Berlinale #Berlinale2024 #BerlinaleHighlights