Three days of short films, discussions, and fresh perspectives: The PREVYOU Short Film Festival in Berlin will screen around 30 short films by directors under the age of 30.
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PREVYOU
The festival serves as a platform for young voices from German-speaking countries and brings films to the screen that are often being shown to an audience for the first time.
Many filmmakers will be in attendance and will engage with the audience after the screenings.
PREVYOU deliberately focuses on the themes, imagery, and narrative styles of a new generation—diverse, contemporary, and rooted in their lived realities.
In addition to the film blocks, the festival offers a free supporting program featuring workshops, talks, and opportunities for exchange.
The festival grounds are open to the public and invite visitors to linger even without a ticket.
- PREVYOU Short Film Festival
- Dates: May 29–31, 2026
- Location: Peter Edel; Berliner Allee 125; 13088 Berlin
Programme:
Friday, 29 May 2026
8.00 pm – 10.00 pm | OPENING & FILM SECTION 1
Festival opening with a live performance by fleur, followed by the first film section featuring five short films.
Saturday, 30 May 2026
1.30 pm – 4.30 pm | Workshop: Diversity in Storytelling – Telling Coming-of-Age Stories
With Letícia Milano & Johanna Faltinat (Office for Diverse Storytelling)
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm | Talk: Intimacy on Set – Implementing Standards Professionally
With Florian Federl (Intimacy Coordination)
14:30 – 16:00 | Talk: Film Despite Budget Cuts – Paths to Production
With representatives from directing and production (Producers of Germany) on current challenges in film financing
17:00 – 18:30 FILM BLOCK 2
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm FILM BLOCK 3
8.30 pm – midnight | AFTER SHORTS CREW CALL (in cooperation with Crew United & ICH WILL ZUM FILM)
Networking event with DJs, drinks and discussion for filmmakers and the audience
Sunday, 31 May 2026
12:00 – 15:00 | Community Exchange: BIPoC Voices in Film (with BIPoC Alliance)
Screening and discussion session for BIPoC and FLINTA* filmmakers
13:00 – 15:00 | Workshop: Mic Me If You Can – Invisible On-Set Sound
Practical workshop on hidden microphones
1.30 pm – 3.00 pm | Talk: Focus on Production Design
With Berlinale Talents alumni on creative processes in set design
4.00 pm – 5.30 pm FILM BLOCK 4
6.00 pm – 7.30 pm FILM BLOCK 5
8.00 pm – 9.30 pm FILM BLOCK 6
Dates
May 2026
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