2021 is the fifth year for Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest. After a difficult year for everyone in the business, we are continuing to look at ways we can develop and grow. Our aim is always to make our festival as filmmaker and user friendly as possible. Once again we are partnering with the Babylon Cinema, Berlin. After its closure, due to COVID-19, we expect to return this year. We teamed up with XERB.TV in 2020 to keep the festival moving forward. The result was a successful and enjoyable online theatre experience. This year, whatever happens, we intend to bring back panel discussions and workshops. We love sci-fi, and we want to help all filmmakers get the best out of their submissions. Please take a look at the reviews to get a full insight into the festival.
As part of this year submissions, ALL ENTRANTS will receive a complimentary copy of Anthony Straeger's 'Creating Success with your Submissions'. This booklet will assist you in getting the most out of your submissions. By applying the tips you will give yourself the best possible chance of success not only with the Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest but also with other festivals.
Also, we offer in association with Producer/Director Hasraf ‘HaZ’ Dulull a 10% discount code to his Sci-fi Filmmaking masterclass series - Filmmaking 101.
PLUS: Additionally, we expect accessing some exciting SPONSORED PRIZES for our winners (TBC).
Our festival represents the first genre-specific Sci-fi film festival in Germany. We are passionate about filmmaking and all things Sci-fi. Geek interest, documentary, web-series, narrative, animation, music, experimental, fan-films. Berlin Sci-fi celebrates the 'Science Fiction Genre'. We care about its filmmakers those who seek out new life and new civilizations, boldly going where their imagination takes them.
You can submit in the following categories:
Best Feature (Min. 45 minutes)
Best Drama Short (Max. 45 minutes)
Best Action Short (Max. 45 minutes)
Best Comedy Short (Max. 45 minutes)
Best Fan Film (Max. 50 minutes)
Best Experimental/Music (Max. 30 minutes)
Best Documentary/Factual (45 minutes)
Best Animation (any length)
Plus:
Outstanding German Contribution
Outstanding Student Film Award
These two awards are sponsored by RED GIANT and the winners will receive a 1-year subscription to RED GIANT COMPLETE the bundle is worth 600 dollars.
Plus:
Best Director
Best VFX
Additional awards include:
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best Script
Best Actor
Best Actress
Grand Jury Award
Outstanding Film Award
All of the winners will receive the prestigious Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest 3D print award. If you are unable to attend the award it will be sent to you. But, you must meet the shipping costs.
Winners, Semi-finalists and Selected Filmmakers can order a stylish CERTIFICATE from the Berlin Sci-fi website, these are sent as PDF.