POOL – MOVEMENT ART FILM Festival Berlin
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POOL – MOVEMENT ART FILM Festival Berlin is an annual Berlin festival founded in 2007 and held at DOCK 11. It is notable for its focus on movement-based cinema—especially dance films and other works where choreography, camera movement, and editing create distinct film choreographies—while also serving as a meeting point for artists across dance, film, visual art, music, and fashion. The festival’s curated selection of films, called the PEARLS, and its POOL Shine program for significant artistic positions give it a distinctive profile in the international movement art film circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 17 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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