Connecting creative professionals
extended submissions closing July 31
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awards september 9
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Jury Lineup 2026 Online
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Program Announcement Soon
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Set across the city of Berlin, the annual Berlin Commercial festival brings together creators of visual culture through awards, screenings, conference formats, and curated events. Each edition responds to the present moment, evolving alongside the needs of the industry while continuously refining its format to reflect new perspectives.
Franziska Brunner
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Curro Piqueras Parra
Cheyenne Shannon
Shawn Thomson
Lucy Thorpe
Bianca Redgrave
Tracing the edges of contemporary filmaking
submission deadlines
event dates
Main Event
The Berlin Commercial main event will take place on September 9th at KINO INTERNATIONAL – one of Europe’s most iconic cinemas and historic landmark of film culture in Berlin. For the 2026 edition, we are embracing a more focused format: curated, streamlined, and intimate.
The program will center around the announcement and screening of the winning films, bringing together directors, producers, agencies, brands, and creatives for an evening of screenings, conversation, and exchange. The focus remains on outstanding work, cinematic presentation, and the people behind today’s visual culture.
September 9
14:00 – Doors Open: Networking
15:00 – Winners Announcement: Personal Work
17:00 – Panel Talk: State of Taste
With Lark Creative · YKONE · antoni_ · DUDE London
In an age of optimisation, taste becomes the real competitive advantage. A live conversation on instinct, judgement, and the decisions shaping culture, brands, and contemporary filmmaking.
19:00 – Winners Announcement: Commercial Work
20:00 – Winners Announcement: Music Videos
22:00 – After Hours: Networking & Party
After Party
Awards Event
Kick Off Event
Masterclass & Workshop
Party
Satellite Event
Show & Exhibition
Studio Sessions
