Name: Berlinale Co-Production Market 2026
Start: 2026-02-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Atrium Tower & Gropius Bau, Potsdamer Platz

Berlinale Co-Production Market

About Berlinale Co-Production Market

Since 2004, the Berlinale Co-Production Market (BCPM) has been the central co-production market of the Berlinale and is one of the most important industry markets in international filmmaking. Running parallel to the European Film Market (EFM), the BCPM brings together producers, financiers, and distributors from around the world at Potsdamer Platz each year to initiate concrete co-production projects for feature films and – since 2021 – also for series. The event is only accessible to accredited industry professionals.

Dates 14 Feb — 17 Feb 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

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Edition 2026

Berlinale Co-Production Market — edition 2026

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The 23rd Berlinale Co-Production Market will take place from February 14 to 17, 2026, at the Atrium Tower and Gropius Bau at Potsdamer Platz. 35 feature film projects from 27 countries and 10 series projects were selected from 390 submissions. Around 600 international co-producers, financiers, and distributors are expected. Expected highlights: Talent Project Market with 10 alumni producers, Books at Berlinale, Co-Pro Series, and awards from Eurimages, VFF, and the German-French Youth Office.

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.

Highlights Berlinale Co-Production Market 2026

35 feature film projects from 27 countries; Talent Project Market; Co-Pro Series; Books at Berlinale; Eurimages, VFF, and Gen Z Awards.

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.

Prices Berlinale Co-Production Market 2026

Only with BCPM/EFM accreditation. Accreditation fees and conditions: see efm-berlinale.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Berlinale Co-Production Market

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.

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).