Personal Work
The Personal Projects section reflects filmmaking at its most direct – independent of commission and driven by intent rather than brief. From spec films to experimental work, the Berlin Commercial Awards highlight these works as a space for exploration, authorship, and risk-taking, where emerging and established voices alike test boundaries, develop ideas, and shape their visual language.
Main Categories: Cultural Impact (Content raising public awareness) | Unscripted (Projects with documentary approach up to 12 minutes) | Experimental | Spec | New Generation Award (For emerging directors with up to 5 professional works in portfolio)
Craft Categories: Idea | Direction | Casting | Cinematography | Colour Grading | Editing | VFX / Animation | AI Generated | Costume Styling | Production Design | Use of Sound & Music
