Save the Date25th German Film Award for Peace – The BridgeTuesday, 23 June 2026, 7:30 pm · Cuvilliés Theatre MunichLearn more
Become a Member

Carry the legacy forward

The Bernhard Wicki Memorial Fund e.V. lives from the commitment of its members and supporters. Become part of a community dedicated to the cinematic engagement for peace, tolerance and international understanding.

Take a stand

You commit yourself to Bernhard Wicki’s legacy – a cinema that takes a clear stance against war, violence and contempt for humanity.

Strengthen the community

You become part of a network of filmmakers, supporters and culturally engaged people who stand up for peace and understanding.

Make an impact

Your contribution funds the German Film Award for Peace “The Bridge”, youth film work and educational projects – concretely and sustainably.

Membership

Two ways to support the fund

Individual membership

For private individuals who wish to accompany the fund’s work on a lasting basis and lend weight to its mission – with a regular contribution and the opportunity to take an active part in the association.

Support from companies & foundations

For partners from industry, the film sector and the foundation world who wish to support the fund structurally and over the long term. We shape the form and scope of the partnership together in a personal conversation.

Donate

Effective even without a membership

Every donation – whether one-off or recurring – flows directly into the fund’s projects: the German Film Award for Peace “The Bridge”, youth cinema days and educational work in schools.

The Bernhard Wicki Memorial Fund e.V. is registered in the association register at the Munich Local Court under VR 17294 and recognised as a non-profit organisation (§§ 51 ff. of the German Fiscal Code). Donations are tax-deductible; we are happy to issue donation receipts.

“Anyone interested in realising and supporting the purpose of the association may become a member.” – § 3 (1) of the statutes

Bank details on request

We will gladly send you our bank details together with information about donation receipts and tax confirmations on a personal basis. Just send us a short message – we will reply promptly.

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Next step

Request a membership application

Just write to us informally – we will send you the statutes and the membership application as well as all information on the contribution structure. We will answer your questions personally.