The nine members of the international jury – programmers of queer film festivals and programmes – view films of queer interest within the framework of all sections of the Berlinale . Three films are nominated for each of the categories: best feature film, best documentary/essay film and the best short film. The jury presents furthermore its Special Jury Award.
Members of the Jury
Benoît Arnulf, Nice LGBTI Film Festivals, France/Frankreich; Martha Arredondo, The Santo Domingo’s OutFest, Domenican Republic /Dominikanische Republik; Dilcia Barrera, AFI Fest, USA; Katja Briesemeister, Lesbisch Schwule Filmtage Hamburg | International Queer Film Festival, Germany/Deutschland; Ljosha Chashchyn,Sunny Bunny, Ukraine; Pavel Cortes, Premio Maguey, Mexico/Mexiko; Johanna Hakanen, Vinokino, Finnland; Sophie Shu-Yi Lin, Women Make Waves, Taiwan, Beijing Queer Film Festival, Kaohsiung International Film Festival, China; Gerjo Pérez Meliá, LesGaiCineMad, Spain/Spanien
The TEDDY for the Best Short Film
Ta av mig (Undress Me)
Jury statement:
For it's depiction of a strong woman facing traditional ways of sexism with dignity and grace, and the honest and accurate performance of the lead actress, the award for the best Short Film goes to Ta av mig (Undress Me) by Victor Lindgren.
The TEDDY for the Best Documentary Film
goes to
Bambi
Jury Statement:
A beautiful portrait of a woman's journey of constant transformation, director Sébastien Lifshitz captures our hearts with precious footage depicting the pre-LGBT movement era, demonstrating that Bambi is an inspiration for all generations.
The TEDDY Jury gives the Special Jury Award to
Concussion
Jury Statement:
Surpassing moral judgement, Concussion endorses the value of a modern gay family, as well as releases the individual from conventional expectations.
The TEDDY for the best Feature Film/Der TEDDY für den besten Spielfilm goes to/geht an
In the Name of …
Jury Statement:
Malgoska Szumowska's visually powerful film dares to challenge the stereotypes of homosexuality versus religion with a personal story, told in a deeply humane way.
Special TEDDY AWARD for HIV Awareness goes to
„STEPS for the Future“ – South Africa
„STEPS for the Future“ fights for the inclusion of people with HIV in society and against discrimination and stigmatization.
