Shooting Stars Showcase Shines Light on 10 Rising European Actors at the Berlinale

Now in its 29th edition, the European Shooting Stars platform, run by European Film Promotion and supported by Creative Europe’s Media Programme, brings another 10 promising European acting talents to the Berlin Film Festival, to help them build their careers internationally. From Feb. 13-16, the selected performers will participate in workshops and panels, as well as meetings with international journalists, producers and casting directors.

An open event in the Berlinale Hub on Feb.16 will introduce the talents to the public along with a mix of conversations, video clips and games in a playful and relaxed atmosphere. Entrance is free on a first-come, first-served basis.

This year’s Shooting Stars were picked by a jury comprising Danish actress Danica Ćurčić, Bosnian helmer and Academy Award-winner Danis Tanović, Portuguese casting director Jo Monteiro, Belgian producer Jacques-Henri Bronckart and British-Sudanese critic Leila Latif. They were selected from candidates nominated by their national film promotion institutes and film centers.