FRED Film Radio in Support of Tricia Tuttle and the Berlinale

February 26, 2026

Fred Film Radio affirms its support for Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle and underscores the importance of safeguarding artistic freedom, institutional independence, and the role of film festivals as spaces for international dialogue.

FRED Film Radio joins the many voices across the international film community in expressing its support for Tricia Tuttle and for the Berlinale, one of the world’s most vital spaces for cinematic dialogue and cultural exchange.

As a media platform dedicated to covering film festivals and amplifying the voices of filmmakers from around the globe, FRED Film Radio recognises the essential role that festival directors play in safeguarding artistic freedom, fostering diversity of perspectives, and creating environments where cinema can be experienced, discussed, and challenged.

Under Tricia Tuttle’s leadership, the Berlinale has continued to uphold its historic mission as a meeting point for artists, audiences, and industry professionals. Festivals are, by their very nature, spaces of encounter—where stories reflect the complexities of our world and where conversation, even when difficult, remains central to the cultural and democratic value of cinema.

FRED Film Radio stands in solidarity with Tricia Tuttle and with the Berlinale team, acknowledging their commitment to cinema as an art form and as a platform for international exchange. We believe in the importance of preserving the independence of cultural institutions and in supporting those who work tirelessly to keep film festivals open, inclusive, and vibrant spaces for all voices.

Cinema thrives on freedom. Film festivals must continue to be places where that freedom is protected.

Written by: Federica Scarpa

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