October 30, 2008

Deadline for project submissions to the 6th Berlinale Co-Production Market

October 31, 2008

Deadline for film entries for the festival (feature length films)

November 15, 2008

Deadline for film entries for the festival (short films)

December 15, 2008

Application deadline for accreditations

January 27, 2009, 11 a.m.

Programme Press Conference at "Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung" - Federal Press and Information Office; access with invitation only

February 5, 2009

Opening Ceremony of the 59th Berlin International Film Festival

February 5-15, 2009

European Film Market

February 7-12, 2009

Berlinale Talent Campus

February 8-10, 2009

Berlinale Co-Production Market

February 14, 2009

Closing & Award Ceremony

February 15, 2009

Berlinale Kinotag