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October 21, 2026
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Perspectives is an international competitive strand showcasing genuine breakthrough talents in fiction feature debuts. Films must be world, international or European premieres, completed within 12 months prior to the festival, and intended for theatrical release.
Directors making their first fiction feature film of at least 60 minutes.
Open to artists anywhere.
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Berlin, Germany
October 21, 2026
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Selected films compete for the Best First Feature Award endowed with 50,000 euros and premiere at the Berlinale festival.
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https://www.berlinale.de/en/film-entry/guidelines/perspectives.html