Berlin Commercial 2023 winners announced

Berlin Commercial steps into the spotlight once again, proudly revealing the awaited winners of its 2023 edition. The selection stands as a celebration that seamlessly weaves together the finest threads of creativity from across the industry. This year's winners emerge as a meticulously handpicked array of productions that represent the pinnacle of excellence in commercial work, music videos, and personal projects.

Behind these selections stands an esteemed jury line-up of seasoned professionals and creative minds from acclaimed production companies and agencies such as RadicalMedia, Anomaly, Bonaparte, Grey, Partizan, CANADA, Phantasm, Landia, MassiveMusic, RSA Films and many more. 

The result? A collection of over 40 remarkable winners to represent the very best across the three distinct category sections.

Among the standout works we find music videos such as Little Simz - Gorilla by Freenjoy and director Dave Meyers, Lil Yachty - sAy sOMETHINg by directors trio Crowns & Owls produced by Happy Place, campaigns such as Google Pixel - Your Life with Pixel by BWGTBLD GmbH and director Stefanie Soho, Cupra x Rosalía - Abcdefg directed by MANSON, produced by CANADA, GUCCI - EXQUISITE by January Productions and director Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, as well as personal projects such as Edi by director Jan Vrhovnik produced by Bright. All the winning productions, along with the shortlist, official selection, and raw list, are now accessible on the Berlin Commercial website.     

A Turning Point This edition marks a significant milestone in the festival's journey, with an impressive turnout of more than 3000 international industry professionals joining. 

Berlin Commercial’s CEO, Philipp Ulita states: “Berlin’s most valuable assets lie in its openness, hospitality and exchange on a cultural level. More than ever, the city has reaffirmed its status as a home, safe space and playground to creatives from around the globe. With Berlin Commercial we were able to channel this city’s spirit and inspire our creative network through five days packed with networking events, stage talks and parties, hosted by the industry's most renowned production companies. Our own satellite event structure feels like a guided tour through our dynamic and diverse city; at the same time it encourages talents to connect thanks to low access barriers and networking opportunities at eye level.” 

The memorable closing event, held at the iconic Heilig-Kreuz church in Kreuzberg, brought together partners from renowned cultural institutions, companies and creative professionals from different backgrounds and paths of life, including speakers such as CROWNS&OWLS, REKORDER, BWGTBLD, ANOMALY, CURATION HOUR and SUPERCLUSTER. 

From August 21 to 25, the city of Berlin was buzzing, marking Berlin Commercial a true highlight in the calendars of industry insiders and creatives. Stay tuned for updates on the new edition.