13/01/2009

The sixth edition of the Berlinale Co-production Market (February 8-10) – which is part of the European Film Market and held in the buildings of the German Chamber of Representatives – will present 36 film projects from 23 countries to potential co-producers and investors.

Twenty-two of these titles are part of the official selection. They were chosen from among 333 contenders and fulfil a range of criteria (a budget of between €1-10m, 30% of their financing secured, etc).

There are 15 European projects on the list: three UK productions, including The Diary by Danish director Bille August (Goodbye Bafana [+see also:
trailer
film profile]), German works Goodnight by Gregor Buchkremer and Silence by Baran bo Odar, two French and two Spanish titles, as well as Belgian, Swedish, Swiss, Icelandic and Irish projects.

Moreover, four projects will be presented in the "Rotterdam-Berlinale-Express" section and ten debut works in the Berlinale Talent Campus.

Besides the meetings and project presentations, the Co-production Market will explore new trends in financing through case studies, focused analyses of each country and discussions. On February 10, the fourth edition of the literary adaptation market, "Breakfast & Books", could also provide producers with inspiration.

Since its creation, the Co-production Market has aided the production of 70 films, 17 of which were launched in theatres and showcased at festivals last year. The market is supported by the MEDIA Programme.

For the full list of selected titles, visit the Berlinale website.

(Translated from French)