2018 Berlinale: Winners and Nominees

26 films were recognised at the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival, across 38 categories. 26 of them took home at least one award.

The biggest winner of the year was Fortuna, with 4 awards, ahead of Bless You! with 2. The categories below run from Special Mention (Generation 14plus), Special Mention (Generation Kplus) and Audi Short Film Award to the smaller prizes, and in every one the winner is listed first, followed by the other nominees.

Each title links to the film's full award history at all four awards, and the links at the bottom step to the previous and next ceremony.

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Special Mention (Generation 14plus)

Special Mention (Generation Kplus)

Audi Short Film Award

Berlin Short Film Candidate for the European Film Awards

Berlin Short Film Nominee for the European Film Awards

Crystal Bear for the Best Film (14plus)

Crystal Bear for the Best Film (Generation 14plus)

Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film (14plus)

Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film (Generation 14plus)

Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film (Generation Kplus)

Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film (Kplus)

Glashütte Original – Documentary Award

Golden Bear

Golden Bear for Best Short Film

Grand Prix – Best Film (Generation 14plus, International Jury)

Grand Prix – Best Film (Generation Kplus, International Jury)

Grand Prix of the Generation 14plus International Jury

Grand Prix of the Generation Kplus International Jury

GWFF Best First Feature Award

Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize

Silver Bear for an Outstanding Artistic Contribution

  • Dovlatov (2018) poster, Silver Bear for an Outstanding Artistic Contribution winner
    Dovlatov(2018)

    Elena Okopnaya (in the category costume and production design)

    Winner

Silver Bear for Best Actor

Silver Bear for Best Actress

Silver Bear for Best Director

Silver Bear for Best Screenplay

Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize

  • Mug (2018) poster, Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize winner
    Mug(2018)

    Małgorzata Szumowska

    Winner

Silver Bear Jury Prize (Short Film)

  • Imfura (2018) poster, Silver Bear Jury Prize (Short Film) winner
    Imfura(2018)

    Samuel Ishimwe

    Winner

Special Mention – Short Film (Generation 14plus, International Jury)

Special Mention – Short Film (Generation 14plus)

Special Mention – Short Film (Generation Kplus, International Jury)

Special Mention – Short Film (Generation Kplus)

Special Mention (Generation 14plus, International Jury)

Special Mention (Generation Kplus, International Jury)

Special Mention (Kplus Short Film)

Special Prize – Best Short Film (Generation 14plus, International Jury)

Special Prize – Best Short Film (Generation Kplus, International Jury)

Special Prize of the Generation 14plus International Jury (Short Film)

  • Thrust (2018) poster, Special Prize of the Generation 14plus International Jury (Short Film) winner
    Thrust(2018)

    Olivia Kastebring, Julia Gumpert, Ulrika Bandeira

    Winner

Special Prize of the Generation Kplus International Jury (Short Film)

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