Announcements

Partial Signal . MA Works in Progress this Friday

by Hannah Deans -

Partial Signal . 

An informal showing of works in progress by students from the Creative Production Master's programmes in Film and Music.

Work made in many ways, over different times. Arriving here in partial, present form. Come and see the work before it's finished, hear what questions are still open and talk to the people making it.

  • When: Friday 5 June, 13:00–19:00
  • Where: Social Stage @ Catalyst
  • RSVP: here

Featuring work by Fe, Anna Pančenko, Eleonor Bianchi, Mert Bimpasi, Lesya Lass, roma ricaai, Xianzhi Lin, Jakob Sæterstad, Eileen Sho Ji, Elisabeth Helldorff, Manolo Queijeiro, Thaís Mancini, Maria Laura Patiño Sánchez, AQ Lee, Laura J. Lukitsch, Eleanor M Griffiths and others.

Something is always lost in transmission. What arrives is still worth hearing.

Partial Signal .

🥂 The Catties 2026 nominees are out! 🥂

by Hannah Deans -
🥂 The Catties 2026 nominees are out! 🥂

This year’s nominees are now live, celebrating all of the creative work, collaboration, experimentation and community spirit within Catalyst. Congratulations to everyone nominated!

Join us next Friday for the Catties, followed by Pulse and the afterparty. 

  • 17:00–19:00: The Catties @ Social Stage & Kitchen 
  • 19:00–02:00: Pulse @ Catalyst
  • 00:00–06:00: Afterparty @ Block1 (lineup here, discount ticket here)

Bring your friends and come celebrate! 🥂

Opening Hours and Extended Bookable Time

by Samaquias Lorta -

If you missed it in your email,

From the 18th of May until the 19th of June, the facilities will be operating under reduced schedule opening times. This means that we will only be open from 10 am to 6 pm, and only on weekdays

Regarding the extended bookable time, you will have access to the facilities and bookings until the same day, the 19th of JuneThis means that any equipment that you have will have to be returned by then. 

See you around this summer!

Its the big one! Awards Ceremony + party!

by Samaquias Lorta -

END OF YEAR: THE CATTIES + PULSE + AFTER PARTY

Friday 22 May 2026 @ Catalyst, Funkhaus

/// THE CATTIES
17:00–19:00
Catalyst Awards, Social Stage + Kitchen 

Our annual student awards celebrating the people shaping this community, from bold creative work to collaboration, experimentation and support behind the scenes.

A moment to recognise what’s been built this year, and the people behind it.

/// PULSE 2026
19:00–02:00
End of year showcase + party, ground floor Catalyst

PULSE takes over Funkhaus for one night, part showcase, part party.
Expect live sets, DJs, film screenings and installations across multiple spaces, from open social areas to deeper listening environments.

  • Social stage: live → live performances, dancefloor
  • Glorious Room of Noise: loud, experimental, not for the faint-hearted
  • Etikett Radio: vinyl market + listening lounge
  • Film screenings + a few well-placed side quests

🔥 Full lineup on RA
Free entry · open to all
→ Follow on IG for set times & announcements!

/// AFTER PARTY @ Block1
22:00–10:00
Block1, Blockdammweg 1, 10317 Berlin

For those continuing, the official after party runs across the road at Block1, with €8 tickets for Catalyst students.

OFFSETBOOKING launched their debut night, moving through techno, trance, electro, progressive and breakbeat, with the lineup featuring Catalyst student, Greta. 

/// LOOKING OUT FOR EACH OTHER
PULSE is for everyone, a space to be curious, creative and looked after.

We don’t tolerate racism, discrimination, harassment or behaviour that puts others at risk. If something doesn’t feel right, or you need support at any point, the Awareness Team will be there throughout the night.

Artwork by Sophie Holder

PULSE 2026

Fund your films with Creative Europe

by Samaquias Lorta -

Creative Europe - Funding your Films

Friday 8 May, 11:00 - 12:00 @ Social Space

Uta Eberhardt presents the funding programmes at Creative Europe and how it works when you are a film producer and would like to apply for funding.

This is open to call students! See you there!


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