The 68th Berlin International Film Festival will take place from February 15-25, 2018. Filmmakers are asked for special attention to the SHORT FILM COMPETITIONS and encouraged to submit their new projects. Below interested filmmakers can find a brief summary of the application guidelines.

Berlinale Shorts

Berlinale Shorts is hosting up to 30 short films. They compete for the Golden and the Silver Bear, The Audi Short Film Award (endowed with € 20,000) as well as for the Berlin Short Film Nominee for the European Film Awards. The winner of the Golden Bear qualifies for being eligible for next year’s short film Oscar ®.

• duration up to 30 minutes
• production completed no earlier than 2017
• the film may have participated in national competitions or side selection in festivals in the country of its origin, but not outside the country of origin
• films may not have been broadcast nor presented in the internet or as VOD
• world premieres are preferred

Generation

Generation is hosting two competitions with short films dedicated to a young audience: Kplus screens programmes for children of various age groups; short films for an audience from 14 years on are presented in the 14plus competition. A Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film is awarded in each competition. Participants in both competitions also run for the awards of the Generation Kplus or 14plus International Juries, endowed with each € 2.500.

• duration no longer than 20 minutes
• production completed no earlier than 2017
• no broadcast, nor presentation in the internet or as VOD other than in the country of origin
• world and international premieres are preferred/ European premieres are accepted

All films need to be submitted through Berlinale Film Entry till November 15, 2017 and can be uploaded directly within or after the submission process. Alternatively they can be sent as Blu-ray, DVD or DCP.

All further information can be found at the Website.