At the International Film Festival Rotterdam Wonderful Town by Aditya Assarat was honored with a Tiger Award. Assarat is a member of this year's NETPAC Jury at the Berlinale. His film will be presented on this occasion as a Special screening in the Forum.
The 38th Forum presents RR, the newest work by James Benning, as a special screening. Prior to the Berlinale a selection of his films can be seen at cinema Arsenal.
The Best First Feature Award shows the Berlinale's commitment in supporting the next generation of filmmakers. From the Forum program 2008, ten films are nominated.
2008 for the 23rd time the Caligari Film Award will be presented to a film in the Forum program. This year's winning film will be announced on February 15 during a reception at HomeBase Independent Lounge.