Connecting creative professionals

REGULAR submissions closing JUNE 26

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awards announcement september 9

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2026 Jury Lineup Announced

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raw selection online

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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.

Tracing the edges of contemporary filmaking

submission deadlines

Regular
June 24
Late
July 24

event dates

Shortlist Announcement
August 7
Winners Accouncement
September 9
Festival Dates
September 8–11

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.

Formats

After Party
TBA

After Party

Awards
TBA

Awards Event

Studio Sessions
TBA

Kick Off Event

Studio Sessions

Masterclass & Workshop

Networking
TBA

Satellite Event

Networking
TBA

Show & Exhibition

Studio Sessions
TBA

Studio Sessions