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The Jury of the 40th TEDDY AWARD
We are excited to introduce the International Jury for the 40th TEDDY AWARD. Five experienced film and festival professionals review all films with a queer main storyline from the Berlinale’s Queer List.
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Britta Steffenhagen is hosting the 40th TEDDY AWARD
We are delighted that Britta Steffenhagen is hosting the TEDDY AWARD for the second time!
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THE SPECIAL TEDDY AWARD 2026 GOES TO CÉLINE SCIAMMA
The French director and screenwriter CÉLINE SCIAMMA will be honored this year with the Special TEDDY AWARD for outstanding achievements in QUEER CINEMA.
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Around the world with Air France
We are pleased to have Air France, a long-time TEDDY AWARD partner, on board again in 2026. This year we are offering a special.
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The films of the special programme TEDDY 40
The 40th TEDDY AWARD anniversary is celebrated with the Belrinale special programme TEDDY 40, consisting of six short films and eight feature films from the history of the TEDDY AWARD, as well as a series of discussions.
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The Berlinale Celebrates 40 Years of the TEDDY AWARD
Berlinale press release 09.01.2026
In den vergangenen 40 Jahren ist der TEDDY AWARD zu einem festen Bestandteil der Berlinale geworden -
Introduction to the Queer Films 2026
Donnerstag, Feb. 05,2026
ROTER SALON, Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, 10178 Berlin
Doors open: 19:00 Uhr
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40th TEDDY AWARD Ceremony - Ticket pre sale
Feb. 20, 2026 at Volksbühne Berlin
20:30 pm TEDDY AWARD Ceremony
22:30 pm TEDDY After Show PartyTicket pre sale has begun
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TEDDY AWARD - 40 years of queer cinema
2026 will be a truly special year: the TEDDY AWARD celebrates its 40th anniversary.
As part of the International Film Festival Berlin, the TEDDY will showcase from February 12 to 22, 2026 just how diverse, bold, and relevant international queer cinema is – featuring current films, the TEDDY40 Retro, and an extensive discourse program