Berlinale 2025
There is a lot that cinema can do. Films can touch us, bring us together with friends and strangers, and help us understand each other. This is true of films themselves, but also of those who work for a more inclusive industry, ensuring that work is made and championed which shows the diversity of lives on screen, or those who reach out to audiences from different communities to help make cinemas and festivals more welcoming spaces and more representative of the world we live in. In all this, the BIPOC Alliance is a pioneer and its collective structure a model for us, showing how the film industry can empower those who have been marginalised, become fairer and healthier, and, above all, a better version of itself. We are delighted to partner with the BIPOC Alliance, with its well-curated programme of networking and talks, and we welcome it back for the second year and even stronger.
Welcome to the Berlinale and thank you for being part of our community!
- Tricia Tuttle, Berlinale Director
About the event
Berlinale 2025: BIPoC Alliance – Here to Stay
The BIPoC Alliance at Berlinale 2025 is a groundbreaking celebration of diversity, inclusion, and resilience in the global film industry. Building on the success of Berlinale 2024, this year’s program, under the theme “Here to Stay”, expands to empower BIPoC filmmakers with more opportunities to connect, learn, and thrive.
Event Highlights
Masterclasses
Designed to provide practical tools and inspiration, these sessions delve into key aspects of filmmaking and industry access:
Newcomer Meet the Casting Directors: A dialogue between casting directors and BIPoC actors to discuss challenges in representation and authentic storytelling.
Telling Our Stories - New Ways of Production: A holistic guide to creating inclusive and authentic films, addressing topics like lighting for diverse skin tones and collaborative production practices.
Positioning Our Stories - Navigating Labs and Film Festivals: Strategies for securing visibility at international festivals, featuring insights from industry professionals.
GLAM Reception and BIPoC Alliance Party: “Here to Stay. Here to Slay”
A vibrant closing celebration held at Prince Charles venue in Berlin-Kreuzberg. The event brings together over 700 creatives and allies to honor the strength and creativity of the BIPoC community in a festive atmosphere, with music, networking, and cultural exchange.
Locations
Grüner Salon at Volksbühne: The iconic theater and event venue at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, known for its avant-garde productions, political history, and unique atmosphere.
Prince Charles: A legendary venue with a blend of creative open spaces and club settings, hosting the GLAM Reception and the BIPoC Party.
Key Collaborations
The event is officially partnered with the Berlinale, under the guidance of Tricia Tuttle, and includes joint initiatives such as:
A welcome speech by Tricia Tuttle.
Representation in Berlinale’s HUB75 program.
A feature in Berlinale’s official side-event listings.
Why Attend?
Berlinale 2025 provides a unique platform for BIPoC filmmakers to:
Gain access to global networks and resources.
Learn from and collaborate with industry pioneers.
Celebrate the diversity and strength of the BIPoC creative community.
Join us at BIPoC Alliance – Here to Stay, where representation meets action, and diversity shapes the future of cinema.
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With support from FFA Filmförderungsanstalt, MBB
Gewächshaus is funded by Österreichisches Filminstitut, Filmfonds Wien, VdFs, Literar Mechana