Achtung Berlin

Main Mission and Values

• Regional Focus: The festival is closely connected to the Berlin/Brandenburg region and aims to promote and present local filmmakers and their works.
• Diversity and Quality: Emphasis is placed on the diversity and quality of the films shown to appeal to and inspire a broad audience[2][3].

• Long-term Tradition: With over 20 years of tradition, the festival has established a firm position in the Berlin film landscape and is committed to the long-term promotion of local filmmaking[2].
• Youth Promotion and Community: Through the friends' circle and other initiatives, a close connection to the local film community is maintained, supporting the next generation of filmmakers[5].

• 21st Edition: The next festival will take place from April 2 to 9, 2025, and has already launched the Call for Entries. This underscores the continuous activity and commitment of the festival[2].

The achtung berlin Filmfestival is thus not only a platform for the presentation of films but also a central part of the cultural and cinematic landscape of Berlin and Brandenburg, committed to promoting local talents and nurturing a vibrant film community.

• 1 - https://achtung.de
• 2 - https://achtungberlin.de
• 3 - https://achtungberlin.de/ueber-uns
• 4 - https://www.jungefilmszene.de/filmezeigen/?id=858&k=n2
• 5 - https://achtungberlin.de/freund-innenkreis