If you are in Berlin between now and the 21th February then try and see some of the Berlinale, Berlins International Film Festival, celebrating it's 60th anniversary this year.
From the Berlinale website:
The Berlinale is truly a mega event. At the same time, it is a festival of encounters and discussions. With more than 270,000 tickets sold, the Berlinale is not only a film industry meeting. It also enjoys by far the largest audience of any film festival in the world. For two weeks, art, glamour, parties and business meet at the Berlinale.
Up to 400 films are shown every year as part of the Berlinale's public programme, the vast majority of which are world or European premieres. Films of every genre, length and format can be submitted for consideration.
4 Aussie Films at  Berlin Film Festival 2010
"Red Hill" a thriller and feature debut from writer/producer/director Patrick Hughes
screens within the Official Selection.  "Red Hill" stars Ryan Kwanten, Steve Bisley, Tom E Lewis and Claire van der Boom. To be released later this year in Australia.
From Berlinale website:
When a young police officer, Constable Shane Cooper, relocates to the small town of Red Hill with his pregnant wife, he does so in the hope of living a quiet and peaceful family life. But when news of a prison break in the city sends the local law enforcement officers – under veteran officer Old Bill – into a panic, Shane’s first day on duty quickly turns into a nightmare.
The escaped prisoner is Jimmy Conway, a convicted murderer serving life behind bars. He returns to the isolated outpost seeking revenge. Now caught in the middle of what quickly becomes a horrifying blood bath, Shane will be forced to take the law into his own hands if he is to survive.
Australian director Patrick Hughes’ feature film debut is a taut thriller, told as a modern day Western. Set against the spectacular backdrop of high-country Australia, the story unfolds with explosive and chilling violence over the course of a single day.
"Bran Nue Dae" will screen in the  Festival’s Generation 14Plus section – a showcase of films for young people aged 14 years and over. It has been shown at the Toronto International Film Festival and recent  at the Sundance Film Festival.
"Franswa Sharl", a short film set in Fiji in 1980 and based on a true story, targets the youngest cinemagoers aged four years and over. Directed by Hannah Hilliard.
"First Contact", a short eight minute film by filmmaker Rima Tamou and producer Pauline Claguewas shot in far north Queensland in Girrimae language with amateur actors.
