Berlin Kiez Film Festival

Independent cinema across Berlin's neighbourhoods since 2020

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6+Years

Supporting
independent cinema

65+Countries Represented

40+Events across Berlin

Latest Edition

June 2026 Winners

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Best VR and 360

Mnemosyne

Christina Katsiadakis, Effie Skrobolas

Best Short Film

7 Floors to Midnight

Sebastian Fesser

Best Feature Film | Festival Offered 50% off

DEADER THAN YOU'LL EVER BE

Christopher Jelley

Best Human Rights Film

Genocide 2.0: Artsakh Ethnic Cleansing

Bared Maronian

Dance Film

Right Here, Right Now

Natasha Adorlee

Best Short Documentary

Between monk's robes, chrome, and St. Peter's Basilica: The Jesus Bikers and their “Peaceride” to the Pope

Svea Celine Wenderoth

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About

Cinema in the neighbourhood.

The Berlin Kiez Film Festival brings independent German and international cinema to exhibition spaces, galleries, and historic cinemas across Berlin. Our selection offers a range of cinematic works across diverse categories — from short films and features to documentaries, animation, music videos, and experimental works — promoting new ideas distinguished by originality and quality.

Each edition awards selected projects with screenings, official recognitions, and opportunities for public interaction. Monthly winners are announced throughout the year, culminating in live screening events at iconic Berlin venues.

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Open submissions

Your film
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We accept short films, features, documentaries, animation, music videos, and experimental works from independent filmmakers worldwide. All genres and languages welcome.

Berlin · Since 1929

Kino Babylon

One of Berlin's most important surviving cinema buildings, designed by Hans Poelzig and opened in 1929. The original cinema organ still plays today. Our main screenings and award events take place here.

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Regular Deadline

19 July 2026

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