Berlin International Film Festival Announces Call for Co-Production Market Submissions

Call for Feature Films and Series

The Berlin International Film Festival has announced a call for feature films and series for the co-production market, where producers from all over the world can now submit new feature film projects to find co-producers and financiers for the 21st edition.

The deadline for submitting works is September 4 to participate in the session that will be held from February 15-19, 2025.

New Appointments as Co-Directors of Film Programming

This comes after Berlin International Film Festival President Tricia Tuttle appointed two international programmers to share responsibilities as co-directors of film programming. Jacqueline Lianga, former US delegate to the Berlin Film Festival, and Panorama Section Head Michael Stutz will take over these duties in July.

This represents an expanded role for Stutz, who will continue to head Panorama alongside his new position as co-director of film programming.

Tuttle’s Statement on the Appointments

“Michael and Jacqueline bring a powerful and complementary combination of skills and networks,” said Tuttle. “They are both intelligent and collaborative creative leaders as well as passionate and generous film lovers, and I can’t wait to work with them to shape the Berlinale’s dynamic film programming.”

Quotes from Appointees

“It is exciting to join the Berlinale team as Co-Director of Film Programming as the festival prepares to celebrate its 75th edition next February,” said Jacqueline Lianga. “I look forward to collaborating with the team as we build the future of the festival. It is a pleasure to join Tricia Tuttle and Michael Stutz in programming an international film festival with one of the largest audiences in the world.”

“I look forward to this new adventure, overseeing Panorama alongside this expanded role as Associate Director of Film Programming,” added Michael Stutz. “I would like to thank Tricia Tuttle for her trust and I particularly look forward to working with Tricia and Jacqueline Lianga, the heads of departments and all my colleagues. We are excited to continue making the Berlinale an excellent venue for launching great cinema from around the world.”

Conclusion

With these new appointments, the Berlin International Film Festival is poised to continue its tradition of showcasing and celebrating great cinema from around the world. Producers are encouraged to submit their feature film projects to the co-production market by the September 4 deadline.

FAQs

* What is the deadline for submitting feature films and series to the co-production market?
+ September 4
* What is the date range for the co-production market session?
+ February 15-19, 2025
* Who has been appointed as co-directors of film programming?
+ Jacqueline Lianga and Michael Stutz