A newly formed shortfilm trophy (R) and a Berlinale Bear still in its mould (C, with its reverse side at L) just after it was cast are pictured during the production of Berlinale Bear trophies for the upcoming International Film Festival Berlinale at the Hermann Noack fine art foundry's production site in Berlin on January 20, 2025. The Berlinale, running February 13-23, 2025 ranks along with Cannes and Venice among Europe's top film festivals. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)