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Berlinale Creator Session

18 February 2026, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin

Our Berlinale Special was a meticulously curated creator session that brought together AI filmmakers, creative technologists, and industry voices to explore how AI is actively reshaping contemporary cinematic practice.

With a strict focus on authorship, process, and creative decision-making rather than just the tools themselves, the evening featured selected AI short film screenings followed by incredibly open, deep-dive conversations with the filmmakers.

This exclusive session was proudly developed in collaboration with Runway as our creative technology partner and hosted with the generous support of ProSiebenSat.1, placing us right at the heart of the festival’s activity.

By bringing together internationally recognized AI filmmakers in a high-trust space for meaningful exchange, the event proved the immense value of fostering these tight-knit communities. We are continuously looking to partner with forward-thinking brands, studios, and tech platforms to host groundbreaking events like this. If you are interested in co-hosting or sponsoring a future session with Berlin's top AI creators, we would love to connect!

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Event Highlights

  • Curated screenings of AI short films
  • Intimate conversations and Q&A with the filmmakers
  • High-trust networking with creators and industry guests

Community Signals

“These meetups offer something no online forum can replicate: unfiltered insights from practitioners.”
— Timor Kardum
“Some of the best German filmmakers were openly discussing how they are integrating these tools into legit work.”
— Matt Szymanowski
“What struck me most wasn’t the tech, it’s how fast this community is growing.”
— Markus Müller-Hahnefeld
Ben Chimoy

Curated by Ben Chimoy

Founder, AI Filmmakers Berlin