Moodle

We’re looking for original tracks, ranging from full tracks, short compositions or atmospheric beats, created by Catalyst community members to be licensed for use in upcoming Catalyst advertising campaigns. Submissions should be from 20seconds or longer. Selected tracks will be featured in Catalyst’s promotional materials across web, social media and video platforms. We will credit where possible.

Payment: €120 per track (non-exclusive, one-time license fee).

/// Who can apply:

Catalyst students and alumni from any School. Tracks from all genres and styles are welcome.

/// Requirements:

• The track must be your original work and free of third-party rights.
• Submissions should be final, mastered versions (WAV or AIFF preferred).
• Include track title, artist name, year of creation and a short description (max. 100 words).

We are bring new life to Thursdays!

Etikett CoWorking in CoMingle
Etikett Radio is broadcasting a chill aura in the CoMingle space weekly on Thursday from 10:00 - 16:00. We are streaming tunes that elevate our focus and hone in our studies. Everyone is welcome to listen and study together 🦥 If your interested in DJing or performing music appropriate for these sessions, please contact pedro.b@catalyst-students.com

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Teachyourselftofly

A weekly sound-art jam and community at Catalyst

teachyourselftofly is a weekly curated sound art practice and community at Catalyst, exploring improvisation and experimental approaches to performance and deep listening.

Open to everyone, no skills or equipment needed. Students from music, film, theatre and beyond are invited to connect, experiment and express freely using everyday materials, bodies and voices. 

Each session follows a loose theme or idea such as text scores, collective improvisation, silent film scoring or sound and memory exercises, while staying open to participants’ input. You are welcome to bring your own concepts or projects to explore with the group — a space to experiment, take risks, and embrace failure together.

/// Details

•  When: Every Thursday, 5–8 PM
•  Where: [Room TBD — EMP Lab / Co-Lab, to be confirmed weekly]
• Join: Stay updated via @teachyourselftofly on instagram and/or WA group HERE

Hey everyone! 👋

Just a quick reminder that the Mid-Semester Survey closes this Wednesday. If you haven’t filled it out yet, now’s the time!

Find the survey HERE! 

Your feedback really helps make classes better — and it only takes a few minutes to complete.

🗓️ Closes: End of day Wednesday 
✅ Action: Submit your survey before it’s gone!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

🎬 Catalyst Filmmaking Challenge 2026

January 20–22, 2025

The Catalyst Filmmaking Challenge is back! From 20–22 January, students from different programmes will team up for a wild, 76-hour creative adventure writing, shooting and editing a short film from scratch.

This challenge is all about collaboration and connection: working with new people from different disciplines, building networks and stepping outside your comfort zone. You can nominate your preferred roles, but be ready to jump in wherever you’re needed.

Compete for PRO Accreditation to the renowned FEST Film Festival in Portugal, and make something unforgettable together! 

/// How it works:
Over three action-packed days, mixed teams have 76 hours to create their film, complete with a few surprise creative challenges, like a specific genre, line of dialogue, character and prop. Once the clock runs out, we’ll wrap things up with a screening, audience voting and a wrap party 🥂

For more detail on how it all works, check out the official Rules of Engagement.

/// Key dates:

• Info Session with guest from ArteKino: Wednesday 10 December
• 💥 Deadline to apply: Friday 19 December
• Teams announced: Monday 5 January
• Film Challenge: Tuesday 20, 12:00 – Thursday 22, 16:00 January 
• Wrap party & screening: Thursday 22 January from 17:30

/// How to get involved >>> Sign up HERE!
Open to all Catalyst students across all programmes. Teams will be assembled by Catalyst to ensure there’s a mix of key skills & experience in each. Roles are then self-assigned within teams and can include actors, script writers, directors, DOPs, set designers, sound designers/composers, VFX artists and more. 

Questions? Reach out to hannah@catalyst-berlin.com + samaquias@catalyst-berlin.com

❗️IMPORTANT❗️
We will endeavour to place everyone into a team, so please only sign up if you know you can take part. If at any point after signing up you realise you can’t take part, please get in touch with us or your teammates. 

Winter Party 2025: Open call

Celebrate the start of the winter break with us! Our annual Winter Party takes place on Friday 12 December, and we’re looking for DJs, live acts, films, installations, performances and more to help make it unforgettable. Save the date and keep an eye on our channels for lineup updates.

/// Details

• When: Friday 12 December
• Where: Catalyst ground floor
• Who we’re looking for: DJs, live acts, filmmakers, installation artists, musicians and volunteers
• How to apply: Fill out THIS if you’re interested in performing or exhibiting.

The more you share, the better! Due to limited slots, not all applicants will be selected. Please include:

• A sample of your work (link to video/audio; no downloads)
• Social media links
• A square-format artist photo
• Any additional material (SoundCloud, Bandcamp, website, etc.)

Deadline: Monday 24 November. Early submissions will be prioritised.

/// Volunteers
Each year, our student community steps up to make the Winter Party a success. We’re looking for helping hands for catering, awareness team, technical support and setup/pack-down. All volunteers will receive lunch and a Catalyst tote bag, and a limited number of long-shift volunteers will also receive a Catalyst hoodie.

If you’d like to join the best crew in town, please fill out THIS form.