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Berlinale info session - open to all students 

Wednesday 4 February, 18:30-20:00 @ Social Stage

Interested in the Berlinale? This info session is for any student, regardless of your field of study, who wants to learn more about one of the world’s most important film festivals.

Join us to discover what makes the Berlinale one of the global “big five” festivals, what happens across the city during the event, and how to prepare, including tips on building your own schedule using the festival’s online platform.

The session is led by Dominga, a Chilean-born, Berlin-based film producer and consultant. Through her company Oro Films, she has produced films selected at major festivals such as Toronto, Tribeca, and San Sebastián, and has developed projects at leading international markets. Since 2021, she has worked at the Berlinale Talents Market Studio and is a strong advocate for independent distribution and decentralized film exhibition.

A must-attend for anyone curious about the Berlinale and how to make the most of the festival.

👉🏼 RSVP HERE

Health & Insurance 1:1 Chat with the Campus Consultant of TK 

Tuesday 27 January, 10:00 - 16:00 online

Got questions about health insurance, mental well-being, or medical support? This is your space to ask them!

In this personal sessions, Angelina, the dedicated TK Campus Consultant for Catalyst students, will guide you through your options between public and private health insurance, explain when it might make sense to switch, and help you understand the benefits TK offers to students. Discover support services for mental health, learn how to access medical care easily, and get expert guidance on coverage questions — including second opinions and complaint procedures.

No matter your insurance status, TK provides valuable resources and exclusive benefits for students. There’s no presentation or slides — just real answers to your real questions.

Get clarity on everything that matters when it comes to your health and insurance during your studies and beyond.

👉 Bookings are required, access appointments -> BOOK HERE

A quick reminder that the open call for From All Sides: Spatial Sound Forum 2026 is still open, with a deadline extension until Monday 19 January.

Important note: you don’t need to respond to the theme. All spatial sound–related works and ideas are welcome. This also includes projects that are still in development; sketches, concepts and works-in-progress are very much encouraged. We’d really love to see and hear what you’re thinking about right now.

If you’ve been considering submitting but weren’t sure your work was “ready”, this is your sign 🤗 SUBMIT HERE.

We’re excited to see your ideas!

Another semester of our improvisation experimental ensemble!

Everyone is invited to participate. You can register using THIS form.

• Wed 28.01 – 16:30–18:30 Rehearsals
• Fri 30.01 – 15:30–17:30 Rehearsals 18:00 - 19:00 NY concert 
• Tues 20.02 – 14.30–16.30 Rehearsals
• Tues 03.03 – 14.30–16.30 Rehearsals  (Project Week)
• Fri 20.03 – 16.30–18.30 Rehearsals
• Fri 17.04 – 16:30–18.30 Rehearsals
• Fri 08.05 – 16:30–18.30 Rehearsals
• Thurs 21.05 – 16:30–18.30 Special Workshop
• Fri 22.05 – 15:30–17:30 Rehearsals 
• Fri 22.05 – 18:00–19:00 Semester B Final concert

T.A.P.E. / Transdisciplinary Artistic Practitioner Ensemble. This homegrown group of musicians explores experimental sound, guided improvisation and collaborative creativity. Students from across the School for Music & Sound come together. ⁠

Using acoustic instruments, electronics, voice, and more, T.A.P.E. practices experimental repertoire, spontaneous dialogue, responsive listening and the unexpected connections that emerge when diverse voices collaborate.⁠

For questions, contact Ben (ben@catalyst-berlin.com) or Martina (martina@ext.catalyst-berlin.com).

We are very excited to be able to host Dialogical Models of History - a guest workshop by Dani Gal at Catalyst this month!

Dialogical Models of History is a workshop that explores how dominant historical narratives can be questioned through dialogical and non-binary approaches rooted in media theory. Drawing on concepts such as Primo Levi’s “Gray Zone” and Franz Fanon’s “Vertigo,” the workshop examines how ethical and moral complexity is constructed and perceived through media. Film, as the central artistic and theoretical medium, serves as the primary site for engaging with ideas like empathic unsettlement, multidirectional memory, witness testimony, and the possibility of forgiveness. 

Through close analysis of cinematic representation, both fiction and documentary, the workshop investigates how spectatorship, framing, editing, and narrative contribute to the construction of historical meaning. In doing so, it proposes that history is not fixed but is continually reshaped in the interaction between media, maker, and viewer.

• Capacity: max. 20 people.
• Location: Co Lab 6
• Register HERE

Dates & time:

• January 22 : 10:00-17:00  (w. breaks)
• January 23 : 10:00-16:00 (w. breaks)

This 2 day workshop is structured as a group discussion around a large table, utilising texts, audio/video clips and guided conversation.

The workshop is open and encourages applications from students and staff alike!

Applications are open until January 18th. Enrolment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates will be notified by email whether they can participate. Please note: by confirming your participation, you commit to attending both dates.

Register HERE