Cinema of Commoning 3

At Cinema of Commoning 3, cinemas from around the world will gather in Berlin for a thought provoking range of discussions and keynotes, alongside film screenings, communal meals and parties.

The event offers a unique opportunity to share ideas, build friendships and connect with like-minded alternative cinema spaces from around the world, to learn from each other and to build new networks. Panels are still being finalized but will include focuses on cinema as a social space, international funding, censorship and politics, archival practice and film education.

Each day will focus on a different theme, offering a rich and thought-provoking experience:

DAY I

SHAPE: Building resilience for future uncertainty

DAY II

SHARE: Exploring strategies for everyday collaboration

DAY III

SUSTAIN: Gathering stories from the city

Cinema of Commoning 3 will take place at SİNEMA TRANSTOPIA in Berlin-Wedding. Passes cost €15 for a single day / €30 for three days, with each pass giving access to a full day of talks, screenings and gatherings. Explore the program at cinemaofcommoning.com and follow us on Instagram for all the latest updates! 

Opening: 2 July 2026

Symposium: 3 – 5 July 2026

A project initiated by SİNEMA TRANSTOPIA (Berlin, Germany) in collaboration with Cine Mayaka (Kigali, Rwanda), Cine Tonalá (Mexico City, Mexico), El Galpón Sala de Cine (Lima, Peru), Kült Kavaklıdere (Ankara, Türkiye), Maysles Documentary Center (New York, USA), Minikino (Bali, Indonesia), Videobet (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). 

Funded by Hauptstadtkulturfonds and with the support of the Goethe Institut.