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No decision reached on Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle's future
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The governing body of the Berlin International Film Festival failed to decide on the contract of director Tricia Tuttle during an extraordinary meeting on February 26, 2026. The meeting, convened by Germany's culture minister Wolfram Weimer, addressed criticism over political statements made by filmmakers at the festival. Tuttle has received widespread support from staff, film professionals, and the Israeli film community amid calls to protect artistic freedom.