Awards

International Jury 2026

Golden Bear for Best Film

Gelbe Briefe
by İlker Çatak

Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize

Kurtuluş
by Emin Alper

Silver Bear Jury Prize

Queen at Sea
by Lance Hammer

Silver Bear for Best Director

Grant Gee
Everybody Digs Bill Evans

Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance

Sandra Hüller in:
Rose
by Markus Schleinzer

Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance

Anna Calder-Marshall & Tom Courtenay in:
Queen at Sea
by Lance Hammer

Silver Bear for Best Screenplay

Geneviève Dulude-de Celles
Nina Roza
by Geneviève Dulude-de Celles

Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution

Yo (Love is a Rebellious Bird)
by Anna Fitch, Banker White

International Short Film Jury 2026

Golden Bear for Best Short Film

Yawman ma walad
by Marie-Rose Osta

Silver Bear Jury Prize (Short Film)

A Woman’s Place Is Everywhere
by Fanny Texier

Berlinale Shorts CUPRA Filmmaker Award

Jingkai Qu for
Di san xian

Berlin Short Film Candidate for the European Film Awards

Cosmonauts
by Leo Černic

Children's Jury Generation Kplus 2026

Crystal Bear for the Best Film

Feito Pipa
by Allan Deberton

The emotions of each individual character touched us deeply. We were swept away by the exciting story, as if we were part of the action. Important issues were addressed that deserve more attention.

Special Mention

Not a Hero
by Rima Das

A normal boy from the city suddenly has to find his way in the countryside. There, he discovers life, finds new friends, and himself. A funny film with great actors that takes us on an emotional adventure.

Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film

Whale 52 – Suite for Man, Boy, and Whale
by Daniel Neiden

Our hearts were touched by two lonely souls who found a common frequency. The unique drawing style brought emotions and deep feelings to the light.

Special Mention

Under the Wave off Little Dragon
by Luo Jian

The plot was creative and cute. The diva wasn't arrogant, but down-to-earth. The special camera work provided a good perspective on the story.

Youth Jury Generation 14plus 2026

Crystal Bear for the Best Film

Chicas Tristes
by Fernanda Tovar

This film packs a punch. Calmness, uncertainty, and strength are conveyed in a powerful, sensitive way. The deep friendship and love between the characters is strengthened by support and solidarity. Each frame seems like a story in itself, conveying the overall narrative. The interplay of images, colours and emotions draws us into the story. The film asks questions, is complex and leaves room to find oneself, to tell people’s stories and to overcome problems. We found this particularly impressive and convincing.

Special Mention

A Family
by Mees Peijnenburg

In this film, you could sense every emotion and feel every tear through the screen, which really highlighted the talent of the actors. The film managed to make many of us feel seen. The topic is one that affects one in three children in Berlin. Despite its importance, it is often underestimated because it is not uncommon in society. It is an incredibly well-written story that has also been brought to life in an incredibly captivating way. A masterpiece that deserves a Special Mention.

Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film

Memories of a Window
by Mehraneh Salimian, Amin Pakparvar

The short film impresses with its raw brutality and sensitive beauty. In an impressive and very personal way, it left a lasting impression on us. In its effective documentary form, it manages to make hope tangible and provoke thought long after the credits have rolled.

Special Mention

Allá en el cielo
by Roddy Dextre

Through its artistic beauty and distinctive narrative style, the film perfectly conveys a sense of life, death, and brutality. A harsh reality that hits you unexpectedly. A beautiful interplay between violence and forgiveness, where parties and death collide. By renouncing revenge, breaking away, and letting go, the cycle of violence is broken.

Generation International Jury 2026

The Grand Prix of the International Jury for the Best Film in Generation Kplus

Feito Pipa
by Allan Deberton

This film captivated us with its vibrant storytelling and the multifaceted, assured, and fierce young protagonist and the often humorous and moving ways it addresses his existential issues. We were enchanted by the memorable performances by Yuri Gomes and Teca Pereira, and we won’t forget the character of Gugu, who is as athletic as he is fabulous, and is forced to advocate for himself as the rare bond he has with his grandmother fades away.

Special Mention Generation Kplus

Atlasul universului
by Paul Negoescu

With a captivating lead performance, the film celebrates the courage to wander, revealing a journey where companionship emerges between human, animal, and place, stretching across countries through moments of shared kindness.

The Special Prize of the International Jury for the Best Short Film in Generation Kplus

Spî
by Navroz Shaban

Through its quiet simplicity, refined craftsmanship, and children’s spellbinding performances, this film reminds us that even when it takes an entire village, cinema remains something deeply worth defending and passing on.

Special Mention Generation Kplus

Under the Wave off Little Dragon
by Luo Jian

This short film introduces us to the imaginary world of a little girl exploring the secrets of metaphors and the truth within fairytales. The poetic cinematography, the child’s humorous perspective on adults, and the charisma of the young actor Wang Kexin captivated us.

The Grand Prix of the International Jury for the Best Film in Generation 14plus

Chicas Tristes
by Fernanda Tovar

With metaphorical and poetic underwater imagery and outstanding lead performances, this film affected us deeply with its humor, sadness, and realism. Addressing sexual violence and its aftermath, this film deftly explores the complex dynamics between two young women as they reconcile their emotions and friendship. This is an extraordinary, perfectly calibrated debut feature that is loving, loud, and alive.

Special Mention Generation 14plus

Matapanki
by Diego "Mapache" Fuentes

This vibrant and rebellious film pokes at fascism and defies all limitations through its punk rock energy, playful direction, and gorgeous stop motion animation.

The Special Prize of the Generation International Jury for the Best Short Film 14plus

The Thread
by Fenn O'Meally

The film has a lyrical way in portraying four perspectives of a family dealing with their thread of identities and how they are intertwined in their complex dynamic. The director captures these relationships with such quiet intensity, unfolding layer upon layer from the smallest details, that the film remains with us — living in our thoughts long after it concludes.

Special Mention Generation 14plus

Memories of a Window
by Mehraneh Salimian, Amin Pakparvar

This short form essay documents the importance of political films and the danger within the filming process for their makers. Through the framing of personal footage of the “Woman, Life, Freedom” revolution and the death of one of the filmmaker’s friends in a personal context, the film reminds us of the power of filmmaking in political battles.