Grant
International Forum at the Theatertreffen
The International Forum at the Berliner Festspiele’s Theatertreffen promotes theatrical artists from all over the world. It sees itself as a networking platform for young theatre makers, an interdisciplinary laboratory and a self-reflective aspect of Theatertreffen, enabling in-depth analysis of German-language theatre production.
Conditions of Funding
International theatre professionals (aged between around 25 and 35) from all sectors of the Performing Arts, especially from the fields of directing, acting, set and costume design, dramaturgy, text production, music, video, performance, media, choreography, production management and theatre education
Age is a guide line, not an exclusion criterion.
Age is a guide line, not an exclusion criterion.
We award grants for theatre professionals around the world to take part in the Berliner Theatertreffen. The grants generally cover all fees for participation in the programme like costs of admission, travel expenses, expenses for travel within Berlin, accommodation, food or a daily allowance.
- several years of autonomous professional experience
- participation for the full duration of the Theatertreffen (2nd to 18th May 2025)
- committed participation in the entire programme of the International Forum
- good knowledge of the English language – common working language will be English
- Consideration of sustainability criteria in the choice of means of transport: We prefer to support rail travel, especially within Europe for travel times of up to seven hours. We assess the eligibility of additional costs compared to air fares.
Artists from all over the world can apply. They submit their applications via various institutions. The decisive factor is where you are currently focussing your work.
When applying from outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland via the application portal:
When applying from outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland via the application portal:
- completed application in the portal including contact details of two professional theatre/cultural workers who can recommend your artistic work
- Artistic CV in tabular form (max. one page)
- Work samples (incl. short descriptions, links, visual and sound material, max. ten pages, max. five MB)
- Work samples (including short descriptions, links, visual and sound material, ten A4-pages max; 5 MB max)
- where necessary a confirmation of release from your employing theatre or institution for the entire period of the International Forum (this only applies to artists in permanent employment)
- Take a photo that communicates your perspective on the following questions: What does theatre look like for you today? What is on your mind right now? This photo may be accompanied by three sentences max., but this is not a requirement.
- A letter of motivation considering the following questions (max. two A4-pages): What do you hope to gain from Theatertreffen and the International Forum? And what can you contribute to make it a successful experience? Describe a remarkable production that you have seen in the past few years and why this work was remarkable for you. In which way did it influence your artistic development? What is the relationship between depot and street, theatrical and real space in your working method?
Please find information about the application formalities when applying from Germany, Austria or Switzerland in the Open Call of the Theatertreffen.
Artists anywhere in the world are eligible to apply. The decisive factor is where you are currently focussing your work.
When selecting fellows, we consider applicants’ personalities and abilities. We encourage BlPoC -artists, people with a migration history, queer people and people with disabilities to apply. The conditions at Theatertreffen are not completely barrier-free, but individual solutions can be created.
I. Germany, Switzerland & Austria
Artists who are currently professionally based in Germany, Austria or Switzerland should apply directly to the Berliner Festspiele. You can find information about the application formalities in the Open Call of the Theatertreffen.
II. International artists currently professionally based in any other country should apply via the application portal (www.goethe.de/gap).
When selecting fellows, we consider applicants’ personalities and abilities. We encourage BlPoC -artists, people with a migration history, queer people and people with disabilities to apply. The conditions at Theatertreffen are not completely barrier-free, but individual solutions can be created.
I. Germany, Switzerland & Austria
Artists who are currently professionally based in Germany, Austria or Switzerland should apply directly to the Berliner Festspiele. You can find information about the application formalities in the Open Call of the Theatertreffen.
II. International artists currently professionally based in any other country should apply via the application portal (www.goethe.de/gap).
Next application deadline
Dezember, 5th 2024
Invitation to the selected fellows: mid February 2025
Announcement of the selected fellows: late February 2025
Online-meeting for preparation in March and April 2025
The Theatertreffen will take place between 2nd and 18th May 2025.
The International Forum will begin on the afternoon of Friday, 2nd May 2025 and end on Sunday, 18th May 2025 (day of departure: Monday, 19th May 2025).
Invitation to the selected fellows: mid February 2025
Announcement of the selected fellows: late February 2025
Online-meeting for preparation in March and April 2025
The Theatertreffen will take place between 2nd and 18th May 2025.
The International Forum will begin on the afternoon of Friday, 2nd May 2025 and end on Sunday, 18th May 2025 (day of departure: Monday, 19th May 2025).
Contact
Thomas Stumpp
Dance & Theatre Division
thomas.stumpp@goethe.de Tel. +49 89 15921 342 Anna Popova
Berliner Festspiele | Theatertreffen | International Forum
internationales-forum@berlinerfestspiele.de Tel. +49 30 25489-129 / -375
Dance & Theatre Division
thomas.stumpp@goethe.de Tel. +49 89 15921 342 Anna Popova
Berliner Festspiele | Theatertreffen | International Forum
internationales-forum@berlinerfestspiele.de Tel. +49 30 25489-129 / -375
Further information
The programme
The International Forum’s programme is based on the following pillars:
- attending all performances and the accompanying programme of the 2025 Theatertreffen
- intensive workshops with artists on performing arts practise
- exclusive artist talks and events related to Theatertreffen
- discussions with the festival director and members of the Theatertreffen-jury
- exchange and networking opportunities with international theatre directors and curators in co-operation with the Goethe-Institut as well as Theatertreffen’s programmes for promoting young artists
- Excursions and other opportunities to see some performances in Berlin outside of the frame of Theatertreffen.
