Press Releases 76th Berlinale
World Cinema Fund
Oct 28, 2025: Berlinale Spotlight: World Cinema Fund at “Around the World in 14 Films” for the Seventh Time
At its 20th edition, “Around the World in 14 Films” will present an all-day Berlinale Spotlight: World Cinema Fund on Sunday, November 30 [...]World Cinema Fund
Oct 17, 2025: World Cinema Fund: Current Funding Recommendations and TUI Care Foundation Award
At the 42nd jury session of the Berlinale World Cinema Fund (WCF), the juries made twelve funding recommendations and two distribution grants for projects from different countries, totaling 565,000 euros. The jury also decided on the TUI Care Foundation Award. [...]World Cinema Fund | European Film Market & Co-Production Market
Sep 24, 2025: Berlinale Announces Sata Cissokho as New Head of the World Cinema Fund and Toolbox Programme
In this newly integrated role, Sata Cissokho will lead the strategic development of the WCF and Toolbox Programme, creating synergies between the Berlinale Pro initiatives. Current WCF Head Vincenzo Bugno completes his tenure at the end of 2025 after 21 years of remarkable service [...]World Cinema Fund
Jul 01, 2025: Berlinale Thanks WCF Head Vincenzo Bugno for His Longstanding Commitment
After 21 successful years, Vincenzo Bugno will leave his position as head of the Berlinale's World Cinema Fund (WCF) at the end of 2025 [...]
News and press releases from earlier festival editions are available in the archive.