In light of the humanitarian emergency and war in Ukraine, solidarity is more important than ever: the German film funds strongly condemn Putin's invasion and wish to send a sign of solidarity with Ukrainian filmmakers and their families by this joint initiative. ... more
The award ceremony of the 72nd Berlinale has just ended in the Berlinale Palast at Potsdamer Platz. The international jury under president M. Night Shyamalan presented two Silver Bears to the production "Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush" by Andreas Dresen. ... more
Current trends and developments in the world of series will again be the focus of this year’s Berlinale Series Market which will take place from 14 to 15 February as part of the European Film Market (EFM). The business platform is being held in a digital format for the second year in a row. ... more
The 2022 Oscar nominations have just been announced. Kristen Stewart has received a nomination in the “Best Actress” category for her performance in Pablo Larraín's film "Spencer". The drama, which had its world premiere during the 2021 Venice Film Festival, centres on Princess Diana's last weekend with the British Royal Family at the Sandringham estate in 1991. ... more
The programme of this year's festival was announced at today’s press conference for the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival. The Film- und Medienstiftung NRW will be represented by a total of 11 films, with three of them in the Competition. ... more
European Film Promotion (EFP) today unveiled the names of the ten European acting talents who were selected by an international jury to be presented as the 2022 European Shooting Stars at the 72nd Berlinale. The Shooting Stars programme gives the actors an opportunity to expand their network. ... more
Late yesterday evening, the shortlist for the 2022 Academy Awards was announced. Three productions backed by the Filmstiftung are now vieing for Oscar nominations in these categories. Five candidates will eventually be nominated from each shortlist. ... more
The European Film Market (EFM) of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival will take place from February 10 to 17, 2022 under the motto “It all (re)starts here”. The exhibition areas in the Gropius Bau and in the Marriott Hotel are already largely booked out. ... more
The Homage section of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival will be dedicated to French film and stage actor Isabelle Huppert, who will be awarded an Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement. ... more
The nominations for the 2022 Golden Globe Awards have just been announced. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has nominated Marion Cotillard for her performance in Leos Carax's "Annette" in the category "Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy" as well as Kristen Stewart in Pablo Larraíns' "Spencer" in the category "Motion Picture - Drama". ... more
The International Emmy Awards were held yesterday evening in New York. A delegation of television professionals from North Rhine-Westphalia was present. As Germany's leading television hub, NRW has been a partner of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the past 13 years. ... more