Archive · 17 Jan 2026
European Film Awards Embrace New Era
The European Film Awards are happening in a new way this year.
Instead of December, they're in January, right after the Golden Globes.
The ceremony in Berlin will be different, with a famous filmmaker curating it and special performances.
Before the big night, guests had dinners in members' homes, which helped people connect.
The awards are growing, with more members and more people watching the nominated films.
Some people are happy about the changes, while others, like those organizing a French film event, are not because it clashes with their schedule.
The awards are trying to put European movies in the spotlight more.
The 38th European Film Awards are taking place in January 2025, marking a shift from the traditional December date.
The ceremony in Berlin will feature a revamped format, including a live film essay curated by Mark Cousins and multi-media performances.
Pre-ceremony events included intimate dinners hosted by EFA members in their homes, fostering connections among attendees.
Notable nominees include Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value', Oliver Laxe's 'Sirāt', and Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident'.
The date change aims to align with the awards season, engaging audiences and right-holders more effectively, though it clashes with some industry events.
- Who
- European Film Academy (EFA) and its members, including directors, actors, and producers
- What
- 38th European Film Awards ceremony with a revamped format and new January date
- When
- January 17, 2025
- Where
- Berlin, Germany, at the House of World Cultures
- Why
- To celebrate European cinema, expand the reach and influence of the EFA, and engage audiences and right-holders more effectively
- Event
- 38th European Film Awards
- Date
- January 17, 2025
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Venue
- House of World Cultures (Haus der Kulteren der Welt)
- Curator
- Mark Cousins
- EFA Membership
- 5,400 members in over 50 countries
- Notable Nominees
- Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value', Oliver Laxe's 'Sirāt', Mascha Schilinski's 'Sound of Falling', Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident'