Berlin Film Community

Two of BFC's association co-founders have launched LIMEN, a two-week art residency taking place October 4–17, 2026, at Casa M — a restored manor house in the medieval village of Siddi, Sardinia.

LIMEN offers filmmakers, artists, researchers, and writers real, uninterrupted time to develop a body of work, set against a landscape shaped by extraction, resistance, and deep relationships to land.
Alongside independent studio time, Linda leads group sessions rooted in regenerative practices, opening up memory — personal and collective — as material for the work itself, read through a political and queer lens.

SPOTS: 8–9 participants
FEE: sliding-scale €1,100–1,600 (transport in Sardinia, full board, and studio space included)
Learn more here: https://limen.casa/index.html
Three spots are reserved for Berlin Film Community members (membership here: https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/membership.php)
Apply: https://limen.casa/apply.html
Applications close September 20, 2026.
Contact: linda@berlinfilmcommunity.com or info@limen.casa

The next Pitch and Planning Session will be on: 🕰️ Tue. Oct. 06th at 18:30

📍House of Music
RAW Gelande
Revalerstr 99,
10245 Berlin

The event is on the ground floor, by the bar. This is a very large and amazing space that we are now calling home.
We are super looking forward to hearing your pitches and watching you meet people ready to help you make your films a reality in the really real world!

Please note that this is a free event. In order to support the work we do, our community, and the lovely space that is gracious enough to let us hold events there, all we ask is that that you have 2 drinks of some kind or at least some snacks. That would help us out a lot! 🍸

For those who are new, our Pitch and Planning Session is a monthly English language event held here in Berlin for people who have an idea for a film and would like to pitch it, as well as those people who are eager to work on films. It's all about getting films made.

If you have a film idea that is burning a hole in your brain, tell the people in the audience your story idea and hopefully you will meet people who can help you make your idea into a reality!
This event is also for people who want to help out in all aspects of filmmaking to help make these pitches happen. So if your passion is camera, sound, hair and makeup, writing, lighting, fighting, or anything that could help, you are always welcome. Whether you're new to filmmaking or experienced and want to work on something cool and creative, no matter what your area of expertise/interest is, this is for you!
Be sure to show up to either pitch your idea or be ready to listen to some interesting pitches from excited people and potentially help someone make their film. Let's make some cool shit!

If you still want more information you can head on over to our website:
https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/pitch-planning.php

I have been a part of making some of these pitched projects into real world movies and I have always had a blast.

Cost €25.00
(BFC members pay €22 join BFC while enrolling)
Student Pensioners €17
Unemployed €12
Membership page https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/membership.php

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Contact linda@berlinfilmcommunity.com

Sign up here https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/course.php?slug=memory-resistance-and-sensory-storytelling-seminar

Trigger Warning: This seminar includes examples relating to WWII concentration camps in Croatia and Serbia, the Kosovo conflict, and genocide in Bosnia during the 1990s.

In this 2-hour seminar, we will explore how fieldwork and ethnographic research can be transformed into compelling visual stories. We will uncover hidden memories, contested histories, and acts of resistance that challenge mainstream narratives.
Through the power of filmmaking, this session will help you feel—not just understand—the complex layers of history, trauma, and transformation. Whether you are a filmmaker, artist, activist, anthropologist, historian, academic, or simply curious, this seminar invites you to discover the transformative potential of storytelling rooted in real-life collective memories.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• The essence of sensorial storytelling
• The diverse ways memories are used and represented
• How non-linear narration can deepen understanding
• Transforming field research into evocative visuals
• Examples from three concrete projects
• Navigating multiple truths and contested histories
• Avoiding extractivism toward a socially engaged work
• Developing a More-Than-Human perspective in filmmaking

Sign up here https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/course.php?slug=memory-resistance-and-sensory-storytelling-seminar

YOUR MENTOR
Linda Paganelli is an artist, anthropologist, and filmmaker who blends decolonial and queer*feminist perspectives with immersive visual storytelling. With over 13 years of experience collaborating with universities, museums, and cultural institutions, Linda draws on her extensive field research conducted in Afghanistan, Palestine/Israel, and the South West Balkans. She guides you through intimate, ethical, and inclusive filmmaking practices that honor memory, resistance, and more-than-human worlds.

*** Note:
RSVPs made here do not guarantee a spot at the course. In order to register you must go to: https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/product/first_step_filmmaking_2day/ and pay the workshop fee.

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The goal of this course is to demystify the filmmaking process, making it the fun experience you know it can be. Have you always wanted to make a film? Let’s get that crossed off your bucket list! In a bit more than two days you will come up with an idea, shoot it, and edit it, all while being supervised by an experienced and entertaining instructor!

I have tailored this course to make it flexible enough to accommodate people with absolutely zero experience as well as for people who have done a bit of filming. With this course you don’t need any fancy equipment, you can use whatever you have for a camera and a computer. This is a very hands-on workshop, the bulk of the learning will come through the process of actually making your own short film. You will learn the basics of how to structure a story, the art and techniques of visual storytelling, and how to piece it all together in the edit.

The workshop will be taught in English and will include 2+ days of instruction, in field help and that sweet sense of accomplishment you will get from making your own film. In order to make sure you get the attention you need, the class is limited to a max of 12 people.

Verein Membership & Discount
By registering for this workshop you get a 1 year membership into the Berlin Film Community's Verein (Officially recognized Non-Profit Association) which costs €30 and gets you an instant 10% off of not only this workshop, but also all paid workshops and seminars we offer. Plus, being a member gets you many other benefits, such as free seminars, access to filmmaking equipment for free, rental discounts at 25p and more!

Friday equipment check and brief storytelling:
In addition to the two days of instruction and practical film work we will hold a 2 hour pre-meeting on the Friday before the workshop, which is of course included in the cost of the workshop. These two hours will allow me to check your camera and computer, making sure that they are capable enough to shoot and edit footage. I will also make sure you have an editing program installed which you will be using on Sunday. There will also be a brief story/script session which will give you some tools to help guide your story writing process so that you can hopefully have an idea prepared for the next day. This Friday session has been added in order to assure that the workshop runs super smoothly, plus we will all get to meet a bit before and hang out! If you cannot make the Friday session please let me know so we can discuss your equipment.

What you need to bring:
A camcorder, DSLR or mirrorless camera with video capabilities, or even a phone that can shoot video (make sure to have enough space to record onto it). You will also need a laptop for editing on Sunday.

Actors will be available as well as some extra filmmaking support for the groups in the field on the Saturday shoot day. You can of course have any friends come to help with the acting, just please let me know.

Conducted in English.
No previous experience is required.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about what we are doing, feel free to reach out to me at alex@berlinfilmcommunity.com.

Prep Day:
Friday, Oct. 16th – 19:00 – 21:00

• Equipment Check
• The basics of storytelling

Day 1:
Saturday, Oct. 17th – 09:00 – 16:00

• How to get started – From smartphones to DSLR cameras
• Composition
• How to tell a story visually
• Shooting for the edit
• Working with actors
• Filming your own short with professional supervision
• Q&A and summary Day 1

Day 2:
Sunday, Oct. 18th – 09:00 – 16:00

• Introduction to basic editing
• How do you tell a story through editing?
• Using music and sound effects in editing
• Supervised practical exercise: Editing of your short films
• Show your short film – Invite friends and family!
• Q&A and summary of both days

About the Workshop Leader:
Alex DePew has spent 17 years in the film industry as a Cinematographer and Gaffer, working on projects ranging from no-budget shorts, music videos, art projects, to ad campaigns for brands like Volkswagen, Loro Piana, and Adidas. He got his start in New York City, his hometown, and has shot all over the world. After moving to Berlin he found his passion for teaching and has taught hundreds of students over the past 9 years. Alex guides you through the craft of filmmaking with clarity and enthusiasm, making complex concepts accessible to all.