Berlinale Head Tricia Tuttle to Stay in Place While Festival Will Review Government ‘Recommendations’

Under-fire Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle is set to stay on at the festival following a week of turbulence and meetings with the German government.

However, some reports have stated that the festival will sign up to a new code of conduct and introduce an advisory board as part of the arrangement for her to remain in place.

The festival released a statement shortly after the end of the board meeting on Wednesday, alluding to some type of a consensus although no details were provided.

“After today’s Supervisory Board meeting of the Kbb on the future of the Berlinale, we welcome the Board’s confirmation of the importance of the independence of our work,” said the festival. “We share their conviction that the festival is on the right path and that it can continue to grow and improve under Tricia Tuttle’s leadership. We have also received recommendations rather than…