The Preis der deutschen Filmkritik is a prize given by the German Film Critics Association, awarded to the best German films of the past year. The Preis der deutschen Filmkritik is the only German film prize issued exclusively by film critics. The announcement and award ceremony takes place at the Berlinale, and is conducted in cooperation with Moviepilot. The prizes for the best experimental film and for the best short film are awarded at the Media & Art Festival in Osnabrück and at the Dresden Film Festival, respectively. The Preis der deutschen Filmkritik was awarded irregularly from 1956 to 1963 in varying categories. From 1968, the prize was awarded regularly in the areas of feature (Spielfilm), short film (Kurzfilm) and documentary film (Dokumentarfilm). Since 2000, prizes are given in eleven categories Bester Spielfilm – Best Feature Bestes Spielfilmdebüt – Best Feature Debut Beste Darstellerin – Best Actress Bester Darsteller – Best Actor Bester Dokumentarfilm – Best Documentary Film Bestes Drehbuch – Best Screenplay Beste Kamera – Best Cinematography Beste Musik – Best Music Bester Schnitt – Best Editing Bester Experimentalfilm – Best Experimental Film Bester Kurzfilm – Best Short Film Ehrenpreis – Honorary AwardSince 2006, an additional Special Prize has been awarded. Source: Wikipedia (en)