Welcome to the Berlin International Film Awards

Our mission is to provide a diverse and inclusive platform to celebrate the excellence of global film production and promote international exchange of film arts and culture. Through our awards, we hope to inspire filmmakers to continue exploring and pushing the boundaries of art.

Our Mission

History of the Festival

From our humble beginnings as a small film screening event to becoming an internationally recognized film festival, the Berlin International Film Awards has continued to grow and expand. Our history section will tell our story through images and text, showing how the festival has become a significant event in the global film community today.