interfilm Berlin's internationally operating short film sales and distribution, established in 1999, offers a selected catalogue of internationally successful and outstanding short films to cinemas, TV, internet, educational, closed-circuit and other media worldwide. interfilm Berlin also hosts the Academy Award© qualifying interfilm Berlin International Short Film Festival, operating since 1982 and KUKI International Short Film Festival for Children and Youth Berlin.

Short film distribution criteria

Maximum runtime:  20 min (with exceptions) / theatrical: 7 min 

Genres: All (mainly drama, comedy, coming-of-age)

Film selection criteria: live action & animated fiction films, no experimental films, no documentaries (with exceptions)

Versions: Any language version with English subtitles & without dialogue 

Terms of contract: 3-5 years

Exclusivity: Exclusive / non-exclusive theatrical

Distribution territories: worldwide

Distribution platforms: all (e.g. TV, Closed-circuit, in-flight, SVOD/AVOD/VOD/PPV, Educational & Cinemas)

Types of rights : theatrical, educational, broadcasting, online/VOD

Commission : 30-50%

Average number of films distributed per year: 30 (approx. 10% French films)

Presence at festivals and markets: Clermont-Ferrand, Berlinale, Cannes, Nordisk, Torino & many different short film festivals worldwide