‘Houston, we have a problem!’ Hollywood is flooding us with its high budget productions full of all the megastar actors, who are either members of a sect or spend all their money on cosmetic operations. The American film industry is flooding us with its super movies and special effects and it appears that breath-taking explosions of big buildings or spectacular highway pursuits are more important than offering the spectator a good and meaningful story. Do you want to liberate us from this disaster? Why not participate in the 48 Hour Film Project in Berlin and enjoy really good films!

Between the 17th and 19th of July, the German capital is celebrating the third edition of this international and well known 48 Hour Film Project. It’s one of the most important events in the world of cinema which takes place in numerous cities throughout the world, like Miami, New York, Barcelona, Paris, London and Sydney etc. This special event offers the different film teams, cinema fans, actors, professionals or just talented amateurs the possibility to shoot their own short film in only 48 hours. Just before the contest starts, they will give you the topic, characters and one line of dialogue which have to appear in your film. During two short days, the teams have to write their screenplay, shoot the different scenes and cut them into a creative short film. As you can see, an exciting weekend full of adrenalin, creativity and ideas is waiting for you!

After the intensive 48 hours, they present the short films to an official jury represented by important personalities from the film industry. Besides, various prizes will be awarded in different categories. As a grand finale the best short film will have the possibility of participating in the international contest of the 48 Hour Film Project. This event can be a springboard for your career.

The idea for the 48 Hour Film Project comes from the USA in the year of 2001. At that time Mark Ruppert asked himself if it would be possible to shoot a film in only 48 hours and if the result would even be watchable. The answer was so impressive that in the eight following years more than 150 successful contests have taken place in all parts of the world. The organizers aim to encourage all cinema addicts or amateur film-makers to create their own audiovisual productions. The contests offer the participants the possibility of getting some attention from the film industry with their short films. Moreover, the intercultural and social aspects as well as the importance of teamwork are key ideas of this project.

Come on, take your camera, computer or video editing program and go to Berlin and participate in the 48 Hour Film Project. Why don’t you combine this special event with a spectacular discovery trip of Berlin, one of the most important and enchanting European cities? Rent the best apartments in Berlin and submerge yourself in the world of creativity. 3, 2, 1 ACTION!

Each day we are more stressed and exhausted from our problems at work, with our family or friends. Especially in the times of the international crisis of the financial market we are worrying about our future. We don’t even have time to breathe deeply. Do you want to relax a little bit? Are you searching desperately for a moment to escape from life’s everyday problems? Don’t panic, you only have to go to Berlin and participate in one of the biggest Yoga Festivals in Europe!

Between the 3rd and 5th of July the German capital is turned into a wonderful oasis of silence and peace. This year the 5th edition of the festival expects more than 5.000 visitors, beginners as well as ambitious professionals of this art of spiritual development. This year’s motto will be “Yoga: way to nature” which attracts 40 international experts from all parts of the world, like for example USA or India, who will offer you more than 55 impressive workshops about the different techniques of self-discovery in the festival area Kulturpark Kladow.

The festival offers for beginners and the curious a huge programme of events, workshops and conferences about the art of yoga. Those who want to know more about yoga will be completely astonished. Not only the most exotic yoga masters will give you fantastic classes, but also you will have the possibility to participate in interesting presentations by doctors who will show you all the positive aspects of yoga. In addition, uncountable concerts of all different kinds of music styles, as well as fantastic expositions of the most creative artists, will be waiting for you. But this is still not enough! To feel really close to nature and your soul, the festival takes place out in the open: it’s time for camping and swimming! The Kulturpark Kladwo offers you a spectacular venue in the middle of nature.

The festival organizers aim to present the science of yoga in all his philosophical, psychological, cultural, sporting and health aspects. They consider yoga as a sort of instrument to develop ones body, spirit and soul. Yoga is just for everyone! With practising yoga you improve your health and feeling of well-being. Besides, it guarantees you to be relaxed and to be in a good mood. In the last editions, this concept was very successful and especially nowadays yoga is the perfect way to escape from the problems of everyday life.

The festival programme stands out for the following events: the yoga session with Swami Yogananda, the most important yoga master from India, who is 99 years old but enjoys better health than today’s young people; the concert of Al Gromer Khan who will captivate you with spectacular sitar music; Jenny, Jason & Team from San Francisco will show you their ACRO-Yoga; the matra-concert of Satyaa and Pari from Greece; the exposition of photography about India by Andre Wagner and lots more spectacular events.

What are you waiting for? If you want to dive into the spiritual world and forget about your problems and the entire stressful external world just for a weekend, then visit the Yoga Festival 2009! Rent one of the best apartments in Berlin and enjoy an unforgettable stay in Germany.