Close Up!

C/O Berlin presents in cooperation with 65th Berlin International Film Festival the project Close Up! 13 young photographers were given the assignment of presenting their personal view of the 65rd Berlinale in all its diversity—the red carpet, glamorous film stars, audience impressions, or secrets. With a special accreditation, the participants had the opportunity to try out their skills as professional photojournalists every day from 5 to 15 February 2015 at the Red Carpet and at a variety of special events.

On Sunday, 15 February 2015, a jury will selcted the three winners. Afterwards Dieter Kosslick, patron of the project, the following prizes:

1st prize: Zsolt Fricsór
2nd prize: Clara Nebeling
2rd prize: Sophie Meuresch

These are the participants: Zsolt Ficsór, Luisa Hanika, Kryštof Hluže, Semih Lakerta, Sophie Meuresch, Clara Nebeling, Joseph Wolfgang Ohlert, Nina-Marie Raasch, Paolo Raeli, Felix Steinhoff, Furkan Temir, Margarita María Valdivieso Beltrán and Lisa Winter. All participants present their works in an exhibition that is on view from 15 to 19 February 2015 at C/O Berlin.

Patron Dieter Kosslick . Festival Director Berlin International Film Festival