News
18. October 2024
Call for Applications: Study Filmmaking at the DFFB
The application period for the 2025/26 academic year is now open! You can find the application tasks here, or head straight to our application portal. Application: Cinematography Application: Directing Application: Screenwriting Application: Editing & Sound Application: Producing We are very much looking forward to your submissions and wish all applicants the best of luck!
23. February 2024
Call for Applications: Diverse Storytelling in Digital Short Form Series
Serial Eyes, the postgraduate program for series writers organized by the German Film and Television Academy Berlin, launches the second round in April 2024 of their workshop “Diverse Storytelling in Digital Short Form Series”. Digital short form series (a.k.a. web series) are shows designed for the internet with episodes ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. Famous […]
27. November 2023
cooperation with the studierendenWERK BERLIN
Since the beginning of this semester, the DFFB has been a member of studierendenWERK BERLIN, which offers students from all partner universities a wide range of services related to studying and living in Berlin. Our students can benefit from the use of canteens and dormitories, numerous advisory services (including psychological counseling, student financing, job opportunities […]
7. November 2023
feminist elsewheres
film program with exhibition and workshops Between November 7 and 12, 2023, feminist elsewheres will celebrate over 50 years of feminist film work in six days with a comprehensive film program, workshops and an exhibition. feminist elsewheres draws on two events that took place at the Arsenal cinema in Berlin: the First International Women’s Film Seminar […]
4. September 2023
Admissions Pause: Looking at the Future of the DFFB
We would like to inform you about an important development at the DDFB: We will not be admitting any new students during the winter semester of 2024/25. This means that there will not be an application process starting this fall. We understand that this news comes as a surprise to many, but we made this […]
12. October 2022
›Women, life, liberty‹ The German film schools stand with the peaceful protests in Iran
»We ask you to echo the rallying cries of Iranians for freedom. Become the voice of those people who are paying with their lives for freedom« Iranian filmmakers recently requested in an open letter. The death of Mahsa Amini while in police custody and the increasing repressions because of the countrywide protests have shocked us […]
2. August 2022
Serial Eyes celebrates its 10th year with a new Head of Studies and exciting developments
Serial Eyes, the DFFB’s postgraduate training programme for writers of television series, is celebrating its tenth year. With the achievement of this milestone, the DFFB has taken further steps to secure the programme’s successful future: a freshly appointed Head of Studies, a new industry partner, a new advisory board, and a new set of 12 […]
11. March 2022
Filmmakers for Ukraine
Crew United has launched the central platform “Filmmakers for Ukraine” for all Ukrainians affected by the war. In particular, those seeking help from Ukraine can find out about current and verified offers of help from all over Europe. For people who want to get involved, the site also offers a good overview with numerous contact […]
25. February 2022
Solidarity with Ukraine
The German Film and Television Academy Berlin is shocked by Russia’s attack on Ukraine and is deeply dismayed by the events of the last few days. We strongly condemn this military action and are deeply concerned for the people of the country. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine in these difficult times, especially […]
7. May 2021
Three Nominations for DFFB Students at the FIRST STEPS Awards 2021
We are happy to announce three nominations for this year’s FIRST STEPS Awards. Two DFFB production students are nominated for the NO FEAR Award: Tamara Erbe for the film BABY BITCHKA (director: Anna Maria Roznowska, screenwriter: Anna Maria Roznowska & Tamara Erbe, cinematographer: Malte Siepen, production: Tamara Erbe) and Sara Fazilat for NICO (director/screenwriter: Eline […]
16. March 2021
Romania’s Submission to the Oscars: “Collective” by DFFB Graduate Alexander Nanau
For the first time, Alexander Nanau, DFFB alumnus and successful documentary filmmaker, has submitted a documentary film on behalf of his homeland Romania to compete for the Oscar for Best International Film. In his project COLLECTIVE (director: Alexander Nanau, screenwriter: Alexander Nanau and Antoaneta Opris, cinematographer: Alexander Nanau, producer: Hanka Kastelicova, Bernard Michaux, Alexander Nanau, […]
23. February 2021
German Film Critics’ Award 2020 for NACKTE TIERE and GIRAFFE
Yesterday evening, the German Film Critics Association announced the 2020 award winners. The award-winning films also include productions by two DFFB graduates: Melanie Waelde was presented with the Best First Feature Award for her film NAKED ANIMALS. The jury explained its decision with warm words: “Meanwhile, the film itself takes off and dares itself to […]