1 – Aims
The Panorama is an integral part of the Official Programme. It strives to broaden and encourage the range of films destined for theatrical release.
The section presents new endeavours by noted filmmakers as well as discoveries. The Panorama has always been the home of both auteur cinema and innovative approaches to different cinematic genres.
2 – Structure
The main programme presents approximately 18 fiction films.
The programme Dokumente trains a spotlight on documentaries and comprises around 16 titles.
The Panorama Special programme presents large-scale independent films from the international world of filmmaking as well as films from major U.S. studios. It screens approximately 14 titles.
Discussions and press conferences that follow a film’s first screening provide audiences and members of the press with an opportunity to exchange views with film directors, cast and crew.
3 – Eligibility
World premieres are given priority.
German films have to be world premieres.
Eligible for Panorama are feature films and documentaries of at least 70 minutes running time.
Accepted formats: 35mm, HDCAM, Digital Betacam, DCP (upon request)
Date of completion: Within the 12 months prior to the festival
For all (except German) productions, the Panorama accepts:
- Participation in a non-European festival
- Theatrical release/public screening outside Europe
- Only in the country of origin: Broadcast, VOD
Furthermore, for European productions in their country of origin the Panorama accepts:
- Participation in a national festival/focus
- Theatrical release/public screening
The festival director has the right to settle any cases not covered by the regulations.
All films have to be registered online at online film entry. The entry fee is € 125 and payment can be effected by credit card only (Visa, American Express, Mastercard) during the online submission process.
4 – Selection and programming
The director of the Panorama is responsible to the director of the festival for the selection of films. Films offered to the Competition may be considered for the Panorama unless specifically stated otherwise.
Formats accepted for selection are film prints, HDCAM, Digital Betacam, Betacam SP , DVD, and Blu-ray (region free). For other formats please contact the section directly.
5 – Version and subtitles
All films invited to the Festival are screened in their original version with English subtitles. German-language films should have English subtitles. The costs of subtitling are at the responsibility of the producer.
The version released or planned for release in the country or origin is regarded as the original version.
6 – Awards
The organisers of the Panorama collaborate closely with the Festival Press Office and the European Film Market to ensure that films receive as much attention as possible from the media and the film industry.
The Panorama is non-competitive and does not offer awards of its own. Awards made by independent organisations are listed in the General Regulations.
Every film selected receives a Certificate of Participation.
For any further questions, please consult the General Regulations of the Berlin International Film Festival.
