StoryFusionBerlin x Goldener Spatz Berlinale MeetUp
Join us for Insights, Inspiration & Networking during Berlinale 2026 focusing on Storytelling in Games for Young Audiences
This Berlinale special is an exclusive collaboration between the German Children’s Media Festival Goldener Spatz and StoryFusionBerlin – Berlin’s long-running meetup for storytellers and narrative innovation. For this event, we join our strengths to create an inspiring afternoon of insights, exchange and networking at the intersection of games, storytelling, film and children’s media.
Bridging the festival expertise of Goldener Spatz with Berlin’s international storytelling and games community, this Berlinale MeetUp explores how narrative games can spark curiosity, empathy, and agency – and how we can support outstanding interactive storytelling today, not only in entertainment, but also as a vital part of media literacy and children’s digital culture.
We’re excited to welcome Martin Thiele-Schwez from the Berlin-based serious games studio Playing History, who will share insights into his work on games for young audiences. In addition to being a Goldener Spatz nominee in the Interactive & Digital Storytelling Competition 2025 with THE FEED, Playing History won the Grimme Award 2025 and has just been awarded the Theodor Heuss Medal for its innovative serious games, which enable young people to explore history through narrative play.
Join us for the guest talk, Q&A and our get-together – and meet fellow creatives and industry stakeholders interested in shaping the future of interactive storytelling for young audiences.
Please note that photo, film and audio recordings will be made during the event. By registering, you agree that recordings of you may be used for event coverage and promotional purposes.
As capacity is limited, registration is required.
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Update, 8 February: We are delighted by the amazing response and number of registrations. Registration is now closed. We are operating a waiting list and will be in touch if we are able to offer you a spot at the event.
If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know by emailing presse@goldenerspatz.de, so we can offer your place to someone else.
StoryFusionBerlin x Goldener Spatz Berlinale MeetUp
Join us for Insights, Inspiration & Networking during Berlinale 2026 focusing on Storytelling in Games for Young Audiences
This Berlinale special is an exclusive collaboration between the German Children’s Media Festival Goldener Spatz and StoryFusionBerlin – Berlin’s long-running meetup for storytellers and narrative innovation. For this event, we join our strengths to create an inspiring afternoon of insights, exchange and networking at the intersection of games, storytelling, film and children’s media.
Bridging the festival expertise of Goldener Spatz with Berlin’s international storytelling and games community, this Berlinale MeetUp explores how narrative games can spark curiosity, empathy, and agency – and how we can support outstanding interactive storytelling today, not only in entertainment, but also as a vital part of media literacy and children’s digital culture.
We’re excited to welcome Martin Thiele-Schwez from the Berlin-based serious games studio Playing History, who will share insights into his work on games for young audiences. In addition to being a Goldener Spatz nominee in the Interactive & Digital Storytelling Competition 2025 with THE FEED, Playing History won the Grimme Award 2025 and has just been awarded the Theodor Heuss Medal for its innovative serious games, which enable young people to explore history through narrative play.
Join us for the guest talk, Q&A and our get-together – and meet fellow creatives and industry stakeholders interested in shaping the future of interactive storytelling for young audiences.
Please note that photo, film and audio recordings will be made during the event. By registering, you agree that recordings of you may be used for event coverage and promotional purposes.
As capacity is limited, registration is required and was open until 7 February.
We are excited about the amazing response and amount of registrations. We are operating a waiting list at the moment and will be in touch to let you know if we can offer you a spot at the event.
If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know by emailing presse@goldenerspatz.de, so we can offer your place to someone else.
©StoryFusion, Fotograf Julian van Dieken
A StoryFusionBerlin x Goldener Spatz Collaboration
StoryFusionBerlin x Goldener Spatz Berlinale MeetUp
Join us for Insights, Inspiration & Networking during Berlinale 2026 focusing on Storytelling in Games for Young Audiences
This Berlinale special is an exclusive collaboration between the German Children’s Media Festival Goldener Spatz and StoryFusionBerlin – Berlin’s long-running meetup for storytellers and narrative innovation. For this event, we join our strengths to create an inspiring afternoon of insights, exchange and networking at the intersection of games, storytelling, film and children’s media.
Bridging the festival expertise of Goldener Spatz with Berlin’s international storytelling and games community, this Berlinale MeetUp explores how narrative games can spark curiosity, empathy, and agency – and how we can support outstanding interactive storytelling today, not only in entertainment, but also as a vital part of media literacy and children’s digital culture.
We’re excited to welcome Martin Thiele-Schwez from the Berlin-based serious games studio Playing History, who will share insights into his work on games for young audiences. In addition to being a Goldener Spatz nominee in the Interactive & Digital Storytelling Competition 2025 with THE FEED, Playing History won the Grimme Award 2025 and has just been awarded the Theodor Heuss Medal for its innovative serious games, which enable young people to explore history through narrative play.
Join us for the guest talk, Q&A and our get-together – and meet fellow creatives and industry stakeholders interested in shaping the future of interactive storytelling for young audiences.
Please note that photo, film and audio recordings will be made during the event. By registering, you agree that recordings of you may be used for event coverage and promotional purposes.
As capacity is limited, registration is required.
_
Update, 8 February: We are delighted by the amazing response and number of registrations. Registration is now closed. We are operating a waiting list and will be in touch if we are able to offer you a spot at the event.
If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know by emailing presse@goldenerspatz.de, so we can offer your place to someone else.
StoryFusionBerlin x Goldener Spatz Berlinale MeetUp
Join us for Insights, Inspiration & Networking during Berlinale 2026 focusing on Storytelling in Games for Young Audiences
This Berlinale special is an exclusive collaboration between the German Children’s Media Festival Goldener Spatz and StoryFusionBerlin – Berlin’s long-running meetup for storytellers and narrative innovation. For this event, we join our strengths to create an inspiring afternoon of insights, exchange and networking at the intersection of games, storytelling, film and children’s media.
Bridging the festival expertise of Goldener Spatz with Berlin’s international storytelling and games community, this Berlinale MeetUp explores how narrative games can spark curiosity, empathy, and agency – and how we can support outstanding interactive storytelling today, not only in entertainment, but also as a vital part of media literacy and children’s digital culture.
We’re excited to welcome Martin Thiele-Schwez from the Berlin-based serious games studio Playing History, who will share insights into his work on games for young audiences. In addition to being a Goldener Spatz nominee in the Interactive & Digital Storytelling Competition 2025 with THE FEED, Playing History won the Grimme Award 2025 and has just been awarded the Theodor Heuss Medal for its innovative serious games, which enable young people to explore history through narrative play.
Join us for the guest talk, Q&A and our get-together – and meet fellow creatives and industry stakeholders interested in shaping the future of interactive storytelling for young audiences.
Please note that photo, film and audio recordings will be made during the event. By registering, you agree that recordings of you may be used for event coverage and promotional purposes.
As capacity is limited, registration is required and was open until 7 February.
We are excited about the amazing response and amount of registrations. We are operating a waiting list at the moment and will be in touch to let you know if we can offer you a spot at the event.
If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know by emailing presse@goldenerspatz.de, so we can offer your place to someone else.
©StoryFusion, Fotograf Julian van Dieken
A StoryFusionBerlin x Goldener Spatz Collaboration
