Name: Bradley Fortuin
Country: Namibia
Festival: Batho Ba Lorato Film Festival

How do you like Berlin? What is special about the city for you? 

Berlin is a very beautiful city filled with beautiful people and extraordinary places and sights. It’s richness in history, art, fashion and even its advanced technology – which I love and admire – sets it apart from all other major world cities.

How would you describe the Berlinale in one sentence? 

Berlinale in one sentence! A amazingly great platform that helps to uplift and recognize amazing and well deserved talent and that changes the world as well!

What was your first encounter with the TEDDY AWARD?

My first encounter with the TEDDY AWARD was on YouTube after reading about it in a magazine and it’s always been a dream to attend it.

In your eyes, what does the TEDDY AWARD symbolize? What does it stand for? What makes it unique?

The TEDDY AWARD to me is like voice for the voiceless. It helps to change people’s lives and inspires them to do and be better not only at their craft but also as an individual human being. It celebrates the LGBTI community and creates awareness and also educates which is what I love. It brings people from all over the world and from different backgrounds together as one big happy family and just like a teddy bear it makes one feel warm, fuzzy and welcoming.

Tell us about a movie you’ve recently seen.

The latest movie I watched is The Book Thief directed by Brian Percival, which I found extraordinary engaging and extremely moving. Well written and directed.