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The 38th European Film Awards in Berlin brought together the very best of European cinema, celebrating the creativity, talent, and stories that inspire audiences across the continent. Thank you for joining us in honoring the achievements of this year’s nominees and winners, and for helping European cinema reach audiences around the world. We look forward to welcoming you again for the 39th European Film Awards, taking place in Athens on 16 January 2027.

See you in Athens at the 39th European Film Awards

Official information on the European Film Awards shortlist, nominees and winners is available through the official European Film Awards website. Information is organised by award edition, with dedicated pages for each year (e.g. 2027, 2026, 2025), providing all relevant information and materials for that edition.

Press materials may include:

  • Highlights of the edition
  • Winners by category
  • Nominees by category
  • Shortlist by category
  • Film synopses, credits and statements
  • Information on where to watch the films in Europe

 

All information is published according to the official announcement schedule of each edition of the European Film Awards.

Official information on the shortlist, nominees and winners will also be distributed through press information mailings to subscribers of the European Film Awards press mailing list as soon as it is published.

The European Film Academy provides selected photo and video resources to support editorial coverage of the European Film Awards.

Available materials may include:

  • Official event photography
  • Ceremony highlights
  • Red carpet images
  • Winner press conference images
  • After-party coverage
  • Winner portraits
  • VIP guest portraits
  • Official video materials
  • Broadcast and promotional content, where available

 

Media assets can be accessed through the official European Film Awards Photo Gallery and/or designated distribution platforms.

Please ensure that the copyright information provided with the materials is included. The materials are available free of charge, provided they are used in the context of the European Film Awards. Further details can be found under “Photo Usage Rights”.

Accredited media representatives are authorised to download and use official European Film Awards images exclusively for editorial coverage of the event.

All images are provided for editorial use only and may not be:

  • Used for commercial purposes
  • Resold or redistributed
  • Altered beyond standard editorial formatting
  • Used in a misleading, unlawful or discriminatory context
  • Used in a manner that could damage the reputation or image of the European Film Academy or the European Film Awards

 

All published images must include the appropriate photographer credit together with: © European Film Awards

The European Film Academy reserves the right to request the removal of any image used in violation of these guidelines.

Press accreditation for the European Film Awards is managed by SteinbrennerMüller Kommunikation. 

Accreditation is reserved for members of the media and is subject to approval. Accredited journalists and photographers will receive confirmation and further information regarding access to press events, media facilities, and on-site procedures in advance of the event.

Press accreditation opens in November with the announcement of the Nominations.

Press enquiries are handled by SteinbrennerMüller Kommunikation.

Press contacts:

Dr Kathrin Steinbrenner
Kristian Müller

Phone: +49 30 4737 2191
Email: mail@steinbrennermueller.de

Press Release Distribution: For general press release distribution requests, please contact:  mail@steinbrennermueller.de

Press Partnership Enquiries: For press partnership enquiries, please contact: press@europeanfilmacademy.org

“The European Film Awards 2026 made one thing clear: Europe continues to tell stories that matter, that move audiences and resonate across borders.”
Grace Maier
Grace MaierThe Hollywood Reporter (Germany)
"Celebrating cinema without silencing the world’s chaos."
Constance Jamet
Constance JametLe Figaro (France)
"The ceremony honoured this collective spirit, looking back at iconic cinematic moments and creating a truly artistic experience.”
Mandy Vlassopoulou
Mandy Vlassopoulou Athinorama (Greece)
"The European Film Awards, this continent’s answer to the Oscars"
Philip Oltermann
Philip OltermannThe Guardian (UK)
“The European Film Academy promotes the international visibility of European cinema and helps outstanding productions reach audiences beyond the cultural dominance of the Oscars and the Golden Globes.”
Jurica Pavičić and Hana Samaržija
Jurica Pavičić and Hana Samaržija Jutarnji List (Croatia)
The idea is to celebrate more than a century of European cinema in a way that “will add surprise, a feeling of authenticity and also European soul, so that it is not just a generic award show that could take place anywhere else.”
Tim Dams
Tim DamsScreen International (International)
"The awards retain a European character, from beautifully curated montages by the Irish artist and writer Mark Cousins to an appearance by Marlene Dietrich’s hat (...) The audience is enlivened by fake snowfall in the auditorium. They later receive a potato each, in honour of the late French director Agnès Varda, who often referenced the tubers in her work. You don’t see that in Hollywood.”
Tara Brady
Tara Brady The Irish Times (Ireland)
"This year’s awards are being hailed as a landmark edition."
Melanie Goodfellow
Melanie GoodfellowDeadline (International)
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