Festival dates and deadlines
| February 11, 2021 | Opening Ceremony of the 71st Berlin International Film Festival |
| February 11-18, 2021 | European Film Market |
| February 13-18, 2021 | Berlinale Talents |
| February 20, 2021 | Closing & Award Ceremony of the 71st Berlin International Film Festival |
| February 21, 2021 | Berlinale Publikumstag |