Berlin & Beyond, Inc

Mission Statement

• Bringing celebrated masters, popular artists, innovative auteurs and rising stars from Germany, Austria and Switzerland to the American public.
• Presenting film as a picture of the German contemporary society.
• Sharing humanity through cinematic storytelling.
• Capturing the diversity, history, innovation and progression of life in German-speaking countries in Europe.
• Highlighting the current trend of cinema in German-speaking countries, as reflected in various film festivals, theatrical releases and award selections.
• Lending support to the creative and independent spirit of filmmakers.
• Being an open platform for multicultural audiences.

Berlin & Beyond is an annual tradition for San Francisco, and has been a gateway for the American public to experience the diversity, history and progress of German-speaking countries; while celebrating the universal spirit & vision of filmmakers.