An independent artistic and cultural platform based in Berlin — recognizing bold work across film, photography, music, digital media, and more, where every frame matters.
BIPA — the Berlin International Pictures Awards, an Amira Pictures platform — champions bold, independent work across the full breadth of visual media: narrative and documentary film, television and episodic series, photography and graphic arts, music and fashion film, experimental and AI-driven media, social and mobile storytelling, and advertising and brand visual work.
Our jury brings together critics, festival programmers, and working creators to evaluate every submission on craft, originality, and impact. From first-time creators to established names, BIPA exists to give distinctive voices the spotlight they've earned.
"At BIPA, every frame matters. Every submission is reviewed in full by our international jury and considered for every award it's eligible for — from major categories to technical and craft distinctions."
Explore where BIPA draws the lines — and follow any category to see what it honors.
