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\n\tEuropean Film Promotion<\/a> has revealed the 10 emerging acting talents selected for the 29th edition of the European Shooting Stars<\/a>, who will be presented to the film industry, the media and the public during the 76th Berlin Film Festival<\/a>, running from Feb. 12-22.<\/p>\n \n\tThe program is designed to boost the international visibility of the actors, connect them with key decision-makers and highlight their potential at a pivotal stage in their emerging careers. They will take part in a four-day program during the Berlinale, featuring networking sessions, industry meetings and press events, as well as a red-carpet moment at the Berlinale Palast, where they will be presented on stage.<\/p>\n \n\tPast Shooting Stars include Riz Ahmed, Carey Mulligan, Alicia Vikander, George MacKay and Maisie Williams.<\/p>\n \n\tThis year\u2019s Shooting Stars were selected by an international jury consisting of Danish actress Danica \u0106ur\u010di\u0107, Bosnian Academy Award winning director Danis Tanovi\u0107, British-Sudanese critic and writer Leila Latif, Belgian producer Jacques-Henri Bronckart, and Portuguese casting director Jo Monteiro.<\/p>\n \n\tThe European Shooting Stars 2026 are Fatlume Bunjaku (Albania), Lucas Englander (Austria), Violet Braeckman (Belgium), Salif Ciss\u00e9 (France), Enno Trebs (Germany), Danielle Galligan (Ireland), Tecla Insolia (Italy), Joes Brauers (The Netherlands), Sofia Tjelta Sydness (Norway) and Cleo Di\u00e1ra (Portugal).<\/p>\n \n\tSince Bunjaku\u2019s debut in 2013, she has steadily built an impressive portfolio, from winning best actress at the Nine Eleven Film Festival to her striking turn in Ujkan Hysaj\u2019s \u201cHana\u201d (2025). In addition to her screen work, she is committed to inclusive arts education, teaching performing arts and holding a master\u2019s degree in children\u2019s theater. According to the jury, she \u201cleaves an indelible mark on the viewer,\u201d demonstrating a \u201ccommanding screen presence, complete with a striking emotional depth,\u201d while they are excited \u201cto see what she does next.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tEnglander originally considered a diplomatic career before discovering his passion for acting. His versatility has since been demonstrated in projects such as \u201cTransatlantic\u201d (2023), the C\u00e9sar best newcomer-shortlisted \u201cAppearances\u201d (2020), and his role opposite Nicole Kidman in the series \u201cNine Perfect Strangers\u201d (2025). The Austrian actor will next star in Adrian Goiginger\u2019s \u201cDas Caf\u00e9 ohne Namen.\u201d The jury highlights that Lucas \u201cis exceptionally versatile and moves effortlessly between roles and languages with a real freedom, and impressive ability to transform.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tBraeckman built a multidimensional career across theater, television and music videos before shaping a strong presence in cinema. With roles in Teodora Ana Mihai\u2019s \u201cHeysel 85\u201d (2026), \u201cFirst Zone\u201d (2026) and \u201cThe Age of Magic\u201d (2026), as well as the Netflix series \u201cThe Twelve,\u201d she continues to expand her range. She has a parallel career curating arts festivals. The jury commends her performance in \u201cHeysel 85,\u201d where she \u201cbalances the conflict beautifully, capturing your attention from the first moment. She is chameleonic, delivering with no restrictions.\u201d The jury added, \u201cBeing a chameleon is the rarest talent you can find.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tCiss\u00e9 discovered acting at 18, a late but decisive start that soon led to a C\u00e9sar nomination for Most Promising Actor for \u201cAll Hands on Deck\u201d (2020). He has since demonstrated an exceptional ability to blend humor and emotional weight in films such as \u201cFilmlovers!\u201d (2024), \u201cGuess Who Is Calling\u201d (2025) and the series \u201cLupin\u201d (2023). More recently, he won over audiences in Cannes with his performance in \u201cMeteors\u201d by Hubert Charuel (2025), while also nurturing ambitions to move into directing. The jurors describe his performance in the latter as one that \u201cevokes deep empathy, bringing warmth and a gentle power to this antihero.\u201d They also said that he is \u201ca pure charisma machine; you cannot help but be intrigued and charmed by him.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tTrebs began his career with a remarkable debut in Michael Haneke\u2019s Palme d\u2019Or-winning \u201cThe White Ribbon\u201d (2009). He has since developed into one of Germany\u2019s most intriguing young performers, collaborating with Christian Petzold in \u201cUndine\u201d (2020), \u201cAfire\u201d (2023) and \u201cMiroirs No. 3\u201d (2025). He now takes on a leading role in Nicolas Ehret\u2019s \u201cEcho of Tomorrow\u2019s War\u201d (2026). The jury observes an \u201cintense, precise actor who combines a youthful energy with a distinct maturity,\u201d noting in his latest performance \u201csix levels of emotion that he is playing all at once. His balancing of kindness and brutality is astonishing. You believe in both.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tGalligan trained at The Lir Academy and first made her mark in theater before transitioning to screen roles that quickly showcased her versatility. Following early appearances in \u201cGame of Thrones,\u201d she has become a compelling lead in series such as \u201cShadow and Bone\u201d and \u201cKin\u201d (both 2021) and she was most recently seen in Steven Knight\u2019s \u201cThe House of Guinness\u201d (2025). Her acclaimed film performance in \u201cLakelands\u201d (2022) earned her IFTA nominations for Best Lead Actress and Rising Star. According to the jury Danielle is \u201ca charismatic, transformative talent,\u201d highlighting in \u201cThe House of Guinness\u201d that there is \u201csomething very classic about her, bringing a brittle element to her performance, with a fierce, humoristic, and playful demeanour that lights up every scene.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe youngest of this year\u2019s selection is Insolia, who has already crafted a promising career. After early roles in \u201cL\u2019allieva\u201d (2018) and \u201cOff Grid\u201d (2020), she gained international attention as the protagonist of Valeria Golino\u2019s \u201cThe Art of Joy\u201d (2024). This was followed by strong performances in \u201cFamilia\u201d and \u201cL\u2019albero\u201d (both 2024), as well as in Amata and Damiano Michieletto\u2019s \u201cPrimavera\u201d (both 2025). The jury members admire the Italian actress for bringing \u201creal force to intense roles, with a magnetism that commands the screen. She catches the light and projects power while also delivering nuance and fragility.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tBrauers began acting at eight and has since built a diverse career, including roles in \u201cQuo Vadis, Aida?\u201d (2020), \u201cDo Not Hesitate\u201d (2021) and \u201cHardcore Never Dies\u201d (2023). He next appears in Sander Burger\u2019s \u201cYouri\u201d (2026), portraying a journalist in 1980s Amsterdam. The jury points to his \u201cimpressive physical transformation, shifting from hardened to gentle with ease,\u201d and are convinced that he has the \u201cgravitas and the ingredients to become a big movie star.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tTjelta Sydness first gained recognition through her standout performance in \u201cDelete Me\u201d (2021), earning a Gullruten nomination and establishing herself as a rising talent. She has since appeared in Netflix\u2019s \u201cMidsummer Night\u201d (2024), taken on a key role in Ruben \u00d6stlund\u2019s \u201cThe Entertainment System Is Down,\u201d and demonstrated her range in the drama \u201cFighter\u201d (2026), directed by Irasj Asanti. The jury describe her as \u201cfresh, direct and unpretentious,\u201d praising her \u201cvivid, precise screen presence,\u201d concluding that she is \u201ctalented, beautiful and bigger than life \u2013 what we are looking for in a European Shooting Star.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tDi\u00e1ra began her artistic journey in theater before transitioning into film. Her breakthrough came with Pedro Pinho\u2019s \u201cI Only Rest in the Storm\u201d (2025), which earned her the Un Certain Regard Best Performance award in Cannes. She also appears in the cult favorite \u201cDiamantino\u201d (2018) and the upcoming series \u201cLisbon Noir.\u201d The jury highlights her as \u201cfierce and feminine,\u201d and were fascinated by the fact that she is \u201cnatural and spontaneous, she has something about her that cannot be learned.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThis is a truly remarkable group of talents, selected by our jury from an exceptionally strong field of nominees,\u201d Tina Hajon, the programme director of European Shooting Stars, said. \u201cThey represent some of the most exciting new voices Europe has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tVariety is Shooting Stars\u2019 main media partner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source variety.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" European Film Promotion has revealed the 10 emerging acting talents selected for the 29th edition of the European Shooting Stars, who will be presented to the film industry, the media and the public during the 76th Berlin Film Festival, running from Feb. 12-22. 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