Tricia Tuttle Appointed New Director of Berlin Film Festival

Former BFI Festivals Head to Assume Role in April 2024, Replacing Current Leading Duo

Tricia Tuttle, former head of the British Film Institute (BFI) festivals, has been appointed as the new director of the Berlin Film Festival, officially assuming the role on April 1, 2024.
Tuttle was recommended by a selection committee that included Oscar winner Edward Berger, actress Sara Fazilat, and Claudia Roth, Germany's Federal Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
Under Tuttle's leadership, the BFI London Film Festival saw an increase in audience numbers and gained international significance.
Tuttle will replace the Berlinale's current leading duo, executive director Mariette Rissenbeek and artistic director Carlo Chatrian, who will leave their positions after the 2024 edition.
The Berlinale is undergoing structural adjustments for the 2024 edition, with its program featuring approximately 200 films, down from 287 in 2023.