Company 3 x Berlin International Film Festival 2023

February 28, 2023 Feb. 28, 2023

From the red carpet premieres to the interactive panels, the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival kicks off today and runs through Sunday, February 26, 2023. The Berlin International Film Festival, commonly known as the Berlinale, is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated events on the international film calendar and promises to be an exciting celebration of the best in global cinema. Established in 1951, the festival showcases a diverse range of films, from art house productions to mainstream blockbusters, attracting filmmakers, actors, and cinema enthusiasts from around the world.

This year, the Generations categories featured two films that were post-produced by Company 3. The film Closing Dynasty was awarded the prestigious Crystal Bear, while Mutt received a Special Mention from the jury. We are incredibly proud to have played a part in bringing these films to life and providing post-production services that helped showcase them at the festival. It’s an honor for us to have been a part of this year’s Berlinale, and we can’t wait to see these films reach even greater heights on the big screen.

You can view the full list of awards here.

Berlin International Film Festival 2023 | Awards

Closing Dynasty | Generation Kplus

Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film

Jury Statement:
“An impressive film, both in terms of the settings and the emotions, with a great actress. We were compelled to think about poverty and wealth.”

Credits

Director | Lloyd Lee Choi
DP | Christopher Lew
Editor | Ashley Ingbretson
Production Design | Chen-Wei Liao
Colorist | Joseph Bicknell

Mutt | Generation 14plus

Special Mention

Jury Statement:
“For a film with complex, ambivalent characters and relationships in the story of a single day, where the past comes back into the protagonist’s life. With brilliant acting and surprising storytelling.”

Credits

Director | Vuk Lungulov-Klotz
DP | Matthew Pothier
Editor | Adam Dicterow
Production Design | Alanna Murray
Color | Joseph Bicknell
Company 3 Producer | Zac Gobetz

Berlin International Film Festival 2023 | Lineup

The festival’s rich history and reputation make it a must-attend event for anyone in the film industry. But the Berlinale is more than just a showcase of great films. It’s a platform for exploring cinema’s social and cultural impact, featuring thought-provoking panels and events encouraging conversations about the power of storytelling.

This year, Company 3 was honored to provide post-production services on seven films across various categories showcased at the festival. We’re proud to have been a part of this year’s festival and are excited to see these films come to life on the big screen. Keep an eye out for our post-production work on some of the festival’s most anticipated films!

You can view the full list of films here.

Femme | Panorama

Credits

Directors | Sam H. Freeman + Ng Choon Ping
DP | James Rhodes
Editor | Selina Macarthur
Production Design | Christopher Melgram
Color | Joseph Bicknell
Finishing Edit | Thomas Lambert + Stuart London
Company 3, Production | Christopher Nundy + Cody Cardarelli

Superpower | Berlinale Special Gala | Documentary

Credits

Directors | Aaron Kaufman + Sean Penn
DPs | Aaron Kaufman, James Mills, Serhiy Morgunov, Austin Otto, J.B. Rutagarama, Lauren Terp + William Voermann
Editors | Carlos Haynes + Malcolm Hearn
Colorist | Stefan Sonnenfeld
Add’l Colorist | Andrew Geary
Finishing Edit | Gina Kalim
Company 3, Producer | Mike Maida