Berlinale Talents, the creative laboratory at the Berlin International Film Festival, has drawn 300 promising young filmmakers, writers, directors, producers, actors, etc. from all over the world to Berlin from February 7-12. The event that takes place every February is a meeting place between budding hopefuls and revered professionals from the international film industry. This vital platform has developed into one of the most exciting initiatives at the Berlinale and has led to many success stories of films made by alumni who participated in the program.

Besides the fruitful association of established filmmakers with the award-winners of tomorrow, Berlinale Talents offers tailored coaching in all areas of film-making. Furthermore, the development of selected film projects is supported during and after the event. These projects are also presented in the Talents Online Community.

Here’s a sneak preview of the talents of tomorrow as captured by the trainees of Deutsche Welle at Berlinale Talents: