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Rosa von Praunheim has passed away
With deep sadness, the TEDDY AWARD mourns the loss of Rosa von Praunheim.
Rosa von Praunheim was a companion, pioneer, and award recipient of the TEDDY AWARD from its very beginning. Through his fearless, uncompromising, and profoundly political body of work, he helped make queer cinema visible at a time when visibility was far from given—and in doing so, helped create the very space the TEDDY stands for today.
He was a voice of resistance, a provocateur, a mentor, and an unwavering advocate for visibility, self-determination, and solidarity. Rosa shaped not only queer film culture, but also the spirit and attitude of the TEDDY AWARD: the courage to be uncomfortable, and the belief that art can—and must—create change.
We mourn a friend and a pioneer.
Thank you, Rosa.
Film entry 2026
Here you can register your film for the 76th Berlinale. Invited films with queer content will then compete for the 40th TEDDY AWARD. Please note the submission deadlines and regulations.
Submission deadline:
October 22, 2025, for feature films
November 13, 2025, for short films
Please note the general registration and participation guidelines.
TEDDY AWARD Interview Channel
Do you love queer cinema? Want to find out more about the people behind the stories? Then the TEDDY AWARD interview channel on YouTube is for you!
Here you can expect conversations with filmmakers, actresses, activists and visionaries from all over the world – all connected by their love of queer film and their commitment to visibility, diversity and change. Whether backstage at the Berlinale or in intimate conversations: Our interviews are as colorful and diverse as the queer community itself.
📺 Click here for the TEDDY AWARD interview channel!
With the TEDDY AWARD to queer festivals around the world
The French airline Air France is giving away a flight voucher for 2 people to a desired destination in the Air France route network, including all taxes and fees for outward and return flights.
As Last year, all tickets purchased for the 39th TEDDY AWARD for the main auditorium of the Volksbühne will again be entered into the prize draw for a return flight for 2 people to any destination in the worldwide route network of our partner AIR FRANCE.
With Air France, which has been celebrating elegance above the clouds for 90 years, the whole world is open to you: Over 167 destinations in 79 countries are served by the French airline.
And the best thing is: your vacation begins on board when you start your journey with a glass of champagne – completely “à la française”. You can also enjoy comfort and peace and quiet above the clouds or discover the varied entertainment program. Sustainable menus with French products are served on all long-haul routes from Paris, while meals in Business Class are created by leading French star chefs.
Your stay on board will fly by and become a special experience.
Find out more at www.airfrance.de