Berlinale Co-Production Market
International Co-production Market of the Berlinale at Potsdamer Platz
About Berlinale Co-Production Market
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Industry Market at the Heart of the Berlinale
The Berlinale Co-Production Market is part of Berlinale Pro, the industry arm of the Berlinale, which also includes the European Film Market, Berlinale Talents, and the World Cinema Fund. While the Berlinale screens films, the Co-Production Market builds the films of tomorrow: over four intensive days, around 1,500 pre-arranged one-on-one meetings take place between producers of selected projects and over 600 potential co-producers, financiers, and distributors.
Structure and Programme Tracks
The BCPM is divided into several sections that represent different phases and talent levels:
- Co-Production Market – the main section with around 30–35 selected feature film projects annually
- Talent Project Market – in cooperation with Berlinale Talents, 10 alumni producers each with new projects
- Books at Berlinale – book projects with film potential
- Co-Pro Series – series projects from around the world
Prizes and Funding
Among the prizes awarded are the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award (€20,000), the VFF Talent Highlight Award (€10,000), the Gen Z Audience Award (€5,000, German-French Youth Office), and the Berlinale Series Market Award.
Atrium Tower and Gropius Bau
The venues are the Atrium Tower directly at the Berlinale Palast (Eichhornstraße 3) and the Gropius Bau, which becomes the EFM hub during the Berlinale. Pitches, one-on-one meetings, panels, and industry receptions take place across several floors. Berlin-Mitte and Tiergarten form the most productive hub for the global industry between Cannes and Toronto during the Berlinale days.
Access
The BCPM is not a public festival: participation is only possible with a valid EFM or BCPM accreditation. For filmmakers wishing to submit, there is an open call for projects every year (in the autumn of the preceding year).
Berlinale Co-Production Market — edition 2026
23rd Berlinale Co-Production Market
The 23rd edition of the Berlinale Co-Production Market runs as part of the 76th Berlinale (February 12–22, 2026) and focuses on four days between February 14 and 17, 2026. The market is part of Berlinale Pro and thus closely integrated with the European Film Market (February 12–18, 2026), Berlinale Talents (February 13–18, 2026), and the World Cinema Fund Day (February 17, 2026).
Projects and Selection
Out of around 390 submissions, 35 feature film projects from 27 countries were selected – 16 of them directed by women. Among them are established names such as Alonso Ruizpalacios, Aida Begić, Silver Bear winner Dénes Nagy, as well as ten alumni producers in the Talent Project Market (including Álvaro Gago, Simon Jaquemet).
Sections
- Berlinale Co-Production Market – 35 feature film projects from 27 countries
- Talent Project Market – 10 alumni producers from Berlinale Talents
- Co-Pro Series – 10 series projects
- Books at Berlinale – Book projects with film potential
Genres and Themes
Thematically, a strong genre component dominates – horror, especially body horror – alongside drama, animation, and comedies. Many projects explore identity and self-determination.
Programme Berlinale Co-Production Market 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Opening and Welcome of Participants (Atrium Tower)
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM — First round of one-on-one meetings between producers and potential co-producers
- Evening reception at Potsdamer Platz
Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Further one-on-one meetings for the 35 feature film projects
- Talent Project Market – Pitching sessions by the 10 alumni producers, in cooperation with Berlinale Talents
- Panels on financing, distribution, and international markets
Monday, February 16, 2026
- Co-Pro Series – Presentation of the 10 series projects
- Books at Berlinale – Book projects with film adaptation potential
- EFM Innovation Hub at Gropius Bau (AI, Virtual Production, new tools)
- Producers Hub on the second floor of Gropius Bau – training and networking
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Final one-on-one meetings and pitches
- Award Ceremony: Eurimages Co-Production Development Award (€20,000), VFF Talent Highlight Award (€10,000), Gen Z Audience Award (€5,000)
- World Cinema Fund Day (parallel at the EFM)
- Closing reception
Full project and participant lists, as well as exact slots: efm-berlinale.de.
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Access
For accredited participants only (BCPM/EFM accreditation required). Registration via efm-berlinale.de.
Getting There
S-Bahn/U-Bahn Potsdamer Platz (S1, S2, S25, S26, U2), Bus M48, M85, 200. Reachable from Berlin Hbf in 5 minutes via S-Bahn.
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Where it takes place Berlinale Co-Production Market
Atrium Tower & Gropius Bau, Potsdamer Platz
Eichhornstraße 3, 10785 Berlin