Berlin is one of Europe’s most visited cities – and it appears that tourists never want to leave, with every fifth resident possessing a migrant background.
A global hub for creativity, Berlin is a vibrant place for anyone looking to start and develop their creative career. This is a place where inspiration lies around every corner. Thousands of individuals and companies from the worlds of music, film, acting and gaming call the city home. Teeming with opportunities, Berlin is diverse, open-minded and has a future-first mindset.
Berlin gives creatives the freedom to work hard and play even harder. While the city’s cost of living is lower than other major creative destinations like London, Barcelona or Paris, it still has all the benefits you’d expect of living in a European capital city. It’s well-connected, it’s young and it’s a place where there is always something going on.
People look to Berlin for the latest trends in lifestyle, music, and art. With more than 170 museums, including those on the famous museum island, the city has put the treasure of the world on public display. Inspired by this outpouring of creativity, a growing number of artists are moving to the city.
Berlin has been the most talked-about startup hub in Europe for some time now, having all the ingredients for a dynamic, entrepreneurial city. Berlin is also an ideal base for creatives and the self-employed, perfect for those interested in a career in the screen industries.
Berlin is constantly on the forefront of creative innovation. There are over 50 film festivals held each year, representing the artistic, cultural, and social diversity of the city.
Berlinale, held in February each year, is one of the top international film festivals in Europe, and the well-respected Berlinale Talent Campus has included discussions by key film figures, including Jane Campion, Michel Gondry, and Gael Garcia Bernal. As one of the world’s largest public film festivals, there are tonnes of opportunities to get involved – whether as a volunteer, an intern or simply as an audience member.
More than a gaming festival, Games Ground unites the industry with the community it serves. With the opportunity to try out games from some of Berlin’s most exciting indie developers, plus hear from industry experts during dozens of workshops and panel discussions, Games Ground is THE place to get the latest on Berlin’s mighty video games industry.
Lying just outside Berlin, Babelsberg Studio is the world’s oldest large-scale film studio and is one of the biggest in Europe. It has been the site of many internationally acclaimed productions including Asteroid City, Inglorious Basterds and Bridge of Spies. Across the 42-acre lot, the studio complex offers 21 state-of-the-art sound stages and all filmmakers need to bring their production to life.
The Underground (U-bahn) and the overground Schnellbahn (S-bahn) and Ringbahn provide comprehensive access to most parts of Berlin, and run through the night Friday to Sunday. It truly is a city that never sleeps!
With around 98% of our students coming from abroad – covering 99 different countries so far, you will find a highly international and inspiring environment at MetFilm School Berlin, giving you the opportunity to connect with aspiring filmmakers from all over the world.
