Film Making Berlin

***NOTE: Moved from Sunday July 5th to Saturday, July 11th due to weather issues.*** Hello Film friends! It's summer in Berlin and that means it's time for the annual Berlin Film Community BBQ. We love to BBQ, Alex specifically, and are looking forward to seeing your happy, hungry faces at Mauerpark on July 11th. We will be in the grilling area and should be relatively easy to find. While we will provide some meat, veg, and drinks for everyone, we can't bring enough for everyone, so please bring some food and drink for yourself. This is also of course weather dependent, if it looks like the weather will not cooperate, we will reschedule. Please sign up at this link so we can let you know if we need to cancel. https://www.eventbrite.de/e/7th-annual-berlin-film-community-bbq-tickets-1991464322397 We're looking forward to seeing you all at the BBQ and will keep our fingers crossed for good weather!

27 attendees

Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #189

Sun, Jul 12, 3:00 PM

Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️ Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies? **Then you should join us!** We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them. Together, we will talk about these topics: * What you are currently working on * What you need help with * What would you like to help with * What you you would like to learn This is event is great for: * filmmakers * movie nerds * writers * camera operators * editors * actors * sound recorders * composers * gaffers * producers We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us. **Important information**: *1\. To sustain and grow this amazing community\, we started a member contribution that is due every month\. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community\. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out\!* *2\. This event may be photographed and filmed by us\. By attending\, you agree that you may appear in photo or video material used for our content and communication\.*

Pitch and Planning Session # 59

Tue, Jul 14, 4:30 PM

The next Pitch and Planning Session will be on: [🕰️](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t85/2/16/1f570.png) **Tue. July 14th at 18:30** NOTE: This is slightly earlier than normal! [📍](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcc/2/16/1f4cd.png)**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! [🍸](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb/2/16/1f378.png) 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.

8 attendees

Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #189

Sun, Jul 19, 3:00 PM

From Documentary Filmmakers in Berlin

7 attendees

Berlin Documentary Meetup #31 (@ SaliGari Bar)

Tue, Jul 21, 5:00 PM

4.8

Documentary filmmakers, producers, editors, cinematographers, composers, sound people are all welcome, no matter what your level of experience is :) Come from 19:00. The event will start at **19:30**, **[at SaliGari Bar](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Enj9jdcMvNqx9QnL9)**, in Friedrichshain. Here is the program: * Introduction Round * Work-in-progress/Film screening(s) * Networking If you would like to screen a work-in-progress (max. 20 min.) for feedback, please contact us beforehand. \-\-\- Our events are free, but we would appreciate if you would have at least one drink, to support the bar which is kindly hosting us. Also, we normally ask for donations to cover our meetup.com costs. See you then :)

\*\*\* Note: In order to attend you must register and pay at https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/course.php?slug=film-lighting-workshop \*\*\* *** **Level:** Beginner. The workshop is conducted in English and costs 299€. **Membership** **Berlin Film Community members pay €269** \- save €30 on this course\. Membership costs €30/year and includes 10% off all workshops plus member-only events. When you purchase this workshop, your first year membership is included in the price. To find out more info about the Berlin Film Community visit our website. [https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/](https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/ "https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/") Lighting transforms a flat, styleless image into one with depth, mood, and emotion. In this workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of how light works and when to choose one approach over another — **through doing, not just watching**. Working together as a class, we'll light several scenes in the same location using HMI, tungsten, and LED lights along with a range of light modifiers. You'll also have dedicated time to experiment, and I'll work with you directly to light a scene of your choosing. With a **maximum of 12 participants**, you'll get real personal attention and enough time to develop confidence without feeling rushed. The course is designed to meet you where you are — whether you've never touched a light or have some experience already. By the end, you'll have hands-on familiarity with lighting instruments, modifiers, interview setups, and adaptable techniques you can apply across a range of situations. **Lighting A Set** I will show you how I would light several different scenes, ranging from a pleasant conversation to a much more sinister thriller look, as well as a nighttime moody interior scene. I will show you how I would light for the wide shot and then the modifications I would do when going for a closeup. **Lighting a face** The most common subject that gets lit in films is, as you would expect, the human face. We will light several different looks and you will see how small changes in light angles or height can have massive impacts on how we perceive a character. I will also cover how to set up lighting for an interview set-up and the different looks that can give a face more depth. **Lighting With Different Budget Levels** You will learn the tools used when working with a limited budget. You’ll be amazed at what you can get with some simple lights, a shower curtain, some garbage bags, and a cheap paper lantern from Ikea. **Safety On Set** As rigging lights and handling them can be dangerous, I will go over how to handle hot lights, and how to keep from overloading circuits. Please bring a pair of workman’s gloves to be able to handle hot lights. As a group you will be handling the lighting equipment with me there to supervise and instruct. While you can’t learn everything you need to know about lighting in two days, hopefully by the end of the workshop you will have enough of an understanding to ask the right questions, learn through observation, and find like minded people with whom you can practice lighting. If you have any questions or would like to know more, feel free to reach out to me at **alex(at)berlinfilmcommunity(dot)com**. **Schedule:** **Day 1:** Saturday, July 25th – 09:00 – 16:00 The basics of how light works Differences between hard and soft light High key versus low key lighting Lighting exteriors versus interiors, day versus night Breaking scenes down to understand lighting choices Different tools used in lighting and when and how to use them Supervised lighting of two scenes with instruction as we light them Q&A **Day 2:** Sunday, July 26th – 09:00 – 16:00 Breaking down more complicated scenes Interview lighting set-ups Analyzing and replicating scenes Supervised free lighting Q&A The workshop is conducted in English. No previous experience is required. Please bring a pair of work gloves to handle hot lights. **About the Workshop Leader** Alex DePew is a cinematographer and gaffer with 17+ years of industry experience, passionate about teaching and connecting filmmakers. Having worked globally on shorts, music videos, and commercials, Alex guides you through lighting craft with clarity and enthusiasm, making complex concepts accessible to all.

Frame by Frame: Breakdown of a Scene - The Bear S02E07 Forks

Wed, Jul 22, 5:00 PM

*** This is an exclusive Berlin Film Community Member Event. To join go to: https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/framebyframe Become a member and register for this as well as any other events. A membership only cost €30/year and has many benefits. *** While not required, it will be very helpful if you have seen the show through this episode. **WORKSHOP INFO** There are so many aspects that make a scene work; script, acting, directing, camerawork, sound, set design, editing, themes, tone, pacing, the list is nearly endless. This seminar is geared to take sections of film and tv and break them down into their component parts so we can learn from them. Why does this scene work so well? What is it about this scene that makes you feel something? Or conversely, why doesn't this scene work? What happened that made this scene fail. This will be a highly subjective seminar, that will be very opinion driven. However, this is also a discussion. I am not the authority on film theory. Your voice and opinions are also welcome. For the first Frame by Frame we will breakdown [The Bear - Season2, Episode 7: Forks](https://www.google.com/search?q=season+2+episode+7+the+bear&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS985US985&oq=season+2+episode+7) . I absolutely LOVED this episode. It is one of my favorite episodes of any tv show I have watched. It is an absolute masterclass in a character redemption arc. As the emotional beats of this episode rely on the episodes that came before, to fully understand the breakdown it is useful to have watched The Bear through this episode. However, even if you haven't seen it, it will still be very interesting and fun.

Cinema Camerawork Workshop: Professional Film Camerawork

Sat, Jul 18, 7:00 AM

\*\*\* Note: In order to attend you must register and pay at [https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/course.php?slug=film-lighting-workshop](https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/course.php?slug=film-lighting-workshop) \*\*\* \*\*\* **Level:** Beginner. The workshop is conducted in English and costs 299€. **Membership** **Berlin Film Community members pay €269** \- save €30 on this course\. Membership costs €30/year and includes 10% off all workshops plus member-only events. When you purchase this workshop, your first year membership is included in the price. To find out more info about the Berlin Film Community visit our website. [https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/](http://[https//berlinfilmcommunity.com/%5D(https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/) "\[https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/\](https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/)") This will be a very hands-on workshop that will be a mix of demonstration, practical exercises, and useful camerawork theory. You will learn how to set up both a Sony FX6 cinema camera, as well as a Sony mirrorless camera. You will attach accessories you would normally find on a film set to make these cameras ready for shooting. You will also learn how to break down, prepare for, and shoot a simple, pre-scripted scene with all participants getting to perform the different camera department roles. If you’re looking to advance your camerawork knowledge this workshop will help you take a few big steps down that road. This workshop is for beginners, however a basic understanding of camera basics such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO are extremely helpful. This will allow me to focus more on the filmmaking aspects of camerawork and be able to quickly go over the very basics and get more in-depth. The workshop will be taught in English and will be limited to 12 participants to give everyone the opportunity to have as much hands on time as possible. **Camerawork in Practice** Everyone in the class will get the opportunity to set up both cameras, use all the accessories, such as the follow focus, and shoot part of the scene. As we do this, we will rotate through the different roles, with everyone working diligently, as it would be on a film set. We will put our plan into action and tell our story as well as possible. **Camerwork Theory** While this is a very hands-on workshop, I feel that learning camerawork techniques and theory is also extremely important. The camera and accessories are tools which you learn so that you can get better at the creative aspects of filmmaking. In the theory section we will go over framing and composition, how to move the camera, and how to tell a story visually. I will also show you the basics of how to break down a scene. We will look at the tools which help different departments collaborate effectively and also help a set run efficiently. Shot lists, storyboards, and the production schedule are some of the tools that can break a script down into the individual shots that best tell our story and let everyone know what needs to be done and when. We will create our own shot list and schedule and plan our own shoot based on the already written script. We will then shoot that script as a lean, mean, filmmaking team. **Schedule** **Day 1:** Saturday, July 18th – 09:00 – 16:00 * **Brief overview of Exposure triangle and shutter speed for film** * Aperture, shutter speed, ISO * Exposing for film – Don’t use your histogram * High speed shutter * Pushing shutter speed for effect or to gain light * **Exposure tools** * False color, Waveform, Histogram, Zebras * Protecting your highlights * Exposing your subject correctly – skin tones * Light meters & lighting ratios with demonstration * Maintaining consistency between shots * **Codecs and bit depth** * Raw, Log, compressed codecs * Picture profiles and LUT’s * Bit depth briefly explained * Dynamic range explained * **Camerawork theory** * Different shot sizes and what they mean * Camera Level – low, high, eye level and their impact * Camera motion – pan, tilt, dolly when to use them * 180 degree rule and eye lines * Breaking down a scene * **Building up a cinema camera package for a shoot** * Build up the Sony a7RII and Sony FX6 – cinema lenses, follow focus, focus monitor, and video village monitor. * Learn the what, how, and why behind all the different parts * Camera settings overview for both cameras. * **Q&A & Review** **Day 2:** Sunday, July 19th – 09:00 – 16:00 * **Test of knowledge from Day 1 & Q&A** * **Scene break down** * Breaking down the scene we will be shooting * Shot list, storyboard analysis, lighting diagrams * Determining which shots to group together & why * Estimating time for each shot set up * **Setting up the camera in a group** * Two teams will work together to set up each camera to be ready to shoot. * We will create a shooting schedule and shot list, determining how much of the script we think is possible in 2.5 hours. * **Shooting the scene** * Shoot the scripted scene using the schedule and shot list. * Camera operator, 1st assistant camera (focus puller), 2nd assistant camera, assistant director. We will rotate so everyone gets a chance to perform each role. * **Review of the raw footage** * Evaluate the footage together **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 lighting craft with clarity and enthusiasm, making complex concepts accessible to all. Alongside Klaus Salminen and Linda Paganelli, he co-leads the Berlin Film Community, now a registered e.V. and home to a community of roughly 17,000 filmmakers and film-lovers. Got questions about the workshop? Reach out at alex@berlinfilmcommunity.com.

The Screenwriting's on the Wall

Tue, Jul 14, 5:00 PM

For those about to write -- let them come to Berlin! Think of us as a writers' room on the Iron Curtain. We help you turn ideas into Beat Sheets, and Beat Sheets into Scripts. Whatever your level -- we help you to raise your game. We also do a lot of table reads. And provide constructive feedback. And talk about books and films and shows we love -- and draw inspiration for our own projects from them. We workshop works-in-progress. We give you the tools -- you find your flow. Broadly speaking, we have ways to make you write!

From Networking For Creators in Film, TV, Media and ∞

🎬 Live Show, Live Pitch and Networking for Creators in Film, TV, Media, and ∞

Sat, Jul 11, 5:00 PM

### 🎬 Live Show, Live Pitch & Networking for Film, TV, Media & Creative Professionals 📅 Date: July 11, 2026 📍 Location: Mercure Hotel Berlin Wittenbergplatz, Berlin Join an inspiring evening designed for filmmakers, producers, directors, screenwriters, actors, content creators, and media professionals who want to expand their network, gain industry insights, and discover new collaboration opportunities. 🌟 Event Highlights 🎤 Exclusive Live Interview with Omer BarSadeh Award-winning Berlin-based director and producer Omer BarSadeh will share insights from his career across documentary filmmaking, television, and branded storytelling. Omer is currently directing and producing "Lapidus: Architect of Joy," a feature documentary exploring the life and legacy of visionary architect Morris Lapidus. The film includes interviews with leading architects, designers, historians, cultural figures, and members of the Lapidus family, filmed across the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean. His previous work includes productions for major U.S. networks such as CMT and FOX, as well as campaigns for global brands including Porsche, Amazon, Givenchy, Revlon, and Ulysse Nardin. 🎬 Live Project Pitch Featured Project: "Die Winterkinder" by Rob Styles Logline: An African Muslim man struggling with his faith after traumatic events arrives in Germany to start over. His plans are disrupted by local gangsters, political extremists, and dark paranormal forces. Pitch Session: ⏱️ Up to 18 minutes 🤝 Three Structured Networking Rounds Connect with fellow creatives, exchange ideas, discover collaborators, and build meaningful relationships within the film, TV, and media industries. 💫 Special Announcement Be among the first to hear about the Beyond Visionary Mastermind, a transformational experience created for filmmakers and creatives who are ready to expand their vision and impact. 🎥 Why Attend? • Gain valuable industry insights • Discover new collaboration opportunities • Present your ideas and projects • Meet filmmakers, producers, actors, and creators • Grow your professional network • Get inspired and take action on your creative goals 📩 Questions & Future Pitch Applications [info@suzan-yumerova.com](mailto:info@suzan-yumerova.com) 📸 Please Note: By attending, you consent to photography, video, and audio recording for promotional and documentation purposes. The event will also be livestreamed.

7th Annual Berlin Film Community BBQ

Sat, Jul 11, 1:00 PM

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Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #189

Sun, Jul 12, 3:00 PM

Pitch and Planning Session # 59

Tue, Jul 14, 4:30 PM

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Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #189

Sun, Jul 19, 3:00 PM

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Tue, Jul 21, 5:00 PM

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