Who are the jury members for the 76th Berlin International Film Festival?

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival has announced jury members for its Perspectives, Documentary, Generation, and Shorts sections, including filmmakers Sofia Alaoui, Lemohang Mosese, Shaunak Sen, Khozy Rizal, and Ameer Fakher Eldin, alongside critics and programmers like Dorota Lech and B Ruby Rich.

What are the prize amounts for the Berlinale 2026 awards?

The Berlinale 2026 features significant prize money, including €50,000 ($60,000) for the best debut feature in Perspectives, €10,000 ($12,000) for Generation films, and a €20,000 ($24,000) Berlinale Shorts CUPRA Filmmaker Award.

When is the 76th Berlin International Film Festival taking place?

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival is scheduled to run from February 12 to February 22, 2026.

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Berlinale Juries Revealed for 2026 Film Fest

28 Jan

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Summary

Jury members announced for multiple sections of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.
Awards range from €50,000 for debut features to €20,000 for short films.
Notable jurors include Sundance programmers and directors of Oscar-nominated films.

Berlinale Juries Revealed for 2026 Film Fest

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival, scheduled from February 12 to February 22, 2026, has announced the esteemed jury members for its Perspectives, Documentary, Generation, and Shorts sections.

The Perspectives jury will award €50,000 ($60,000) to a debut fiction feature. Jurors include Sofia Alaoui, Frédéric Hambalek, and Dorota Lech.

For the Berlinale Documentary Award, directors Lemohang Mosese and Shaunak Sen, along with critic B Ruby Rich, will judge. Rich is known for coining the term New Queer Cinema.