The CNC at the 76th edition of the Berlinale and the European Film Market

The CNC at the 76th edition of the Berlinale and the European Film Market

03 February 2026
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Come and meet the CNC at the Berlinale and the European Film Market (EFM), taking place from February 12-18, at the Gropius Bau, stand n°36, in partnership with the Institut Français in Germany.


Come and meet the CNC

Come and meet the CNC at the Berlinale and the European Film Market (EFM), taking place from February 12-18, at the Gropius Bau, stand n°36.

Gropius Bau Stand #36 - European Film Market

February 12-18, 2026
Niederkirchnerstrasse 7, Berlin
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CNC Program

France: your Production Partner

EFM Conference Lounge @ Gropius Pavilion

Sunday, February 15, 9.00am - 11.00am
Niederkirchnerstrasse 7, Berlin
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Free Access

Explore opportunities for coproduction with France and learn how to make the most of the Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP).

9.00am –10.00am— Coproducing with France

An overview of why and how to coproduce with France, plus guidance to increase your chances of accessing Cinémas du Monde, the minority coproduction fund operated by the CNC.

10.00am –11.00am — Filming in France with the TRIP

A complete introduction to France’s Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP), giving access to up to 40% rebate on eligible expenses.

Plan your production with Film France-CNC

Film France-CNC, the French film commission, department of the CNC, supports foreign productions and individuals preparing to film in France, including expertise on the Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP), understanding of the French regulations (permits and visas), assistance with location scouting, shoots, animation, VFX and postproduction work in France.

Game to Screen: Showcase of French IPS

Friday, February 13, from 04.15pm – 07.00pm
Producers Hub at Gropius Bau
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Introducing Games to Screen: Showcase of French IPs, a brand-new cross-media initiative from the Institut français Germany and the CNC, with the support of the EFM.

  • 4.15pm – 6.00pm: Pitch session of innovative French video game IPs ready to inspire film and series followed by a matchmaking between the video games studios and producers
     
  • 5.00pm – 6.00pm: Panel “Games to Screen: Navigating Crossmedia Challenges”
     
  • 6.00pm – 7.00pm: Networking drink

Contact

Contact CNC

Michel Plazanet
Deputy director of European and international affairs
Michel.Plazanet@cnc.fr
February 14 -17

Contact Film France-CNC

filmfrance@cnc.fr
https://www.filmfrance.net/en/

Daphné Lora
Head of Film France-CNC Department
Daphne.Lora@cnc.fr
February 12 -17

French productions supported by the CNC at the 2026 Berlinale

20 French productions and coproductions are featured across the 2026 Berlinale selections. 18 of them received selective support from the CNC, including 8 projects supported by Cinémas du monde (ACM) and 2 supported by the Franco-German Fund.

Competition

A voix basse
In a Whisper by Leyla Bouzid
France / Tunisia

Avance sur recettes avant réalisation
Dao
Dao by Alain Gomis
France / Senegal / Guinea-Bissau

Avance sur recettes avant réalisation
Salvation
Salvation by Emin Alper
Türkiye / France / Netherlands / Greece / Sweden / Saudi Arabia

Aide aux cinémas du monde avant réalisation

Perspectives

Filipiñana
Filipiñana by Rafael Manuel
Singapore / United Kingdom / Philippines / France / Netherlands

Aide aux cinémas du monde après réalisation
Truly Naked
Truly Naked by Muriel d’Ansembourg
Netherlands / France / Belgium

Aide aux cinémas du monde après réalisation

Panorama

Narciso
Narciso by Marcelo Martinessi
Paraguay / Germany / Uruguay / Brazil / Portugal / Spain / France

Aide aux cinémas du monde avant réalisation
The Other Side of the Sun
The Other Side of the Sun by Tawfik Sabouni
Belgium / France / Saudi Arabia

Fonds d’aide à l’innovation en documentaire de création (écriture, développement et développement renforcé)
Trop c’est trop
Enough is Enough by Elisé Sawasawa
France / Democratic Republic of Congo

Documentaire : aide sélective à la production

Generation

Chicas Tristes
Sad Girlz by Fernanda Tovar
Mexico / Spain / France

Aide aux cinémas du monde après réalisation

Forum

Courts métrages

Berlinale Special

Monster Pabrik Rambut
Monster Pabrik Rambut by Edwin
Indonesia / Singapore / Japan / Germany / France

Aide aux cinémas du monde après réalisation

Berlinale Special Gala - Film d'ouverture