The 13th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 21 June to 2 July 1963.

[1] The Golden Bear was jointly awarded to To Bed or Not to Bed directed by Gian Luigi Polidoro and Bushido, Samurai Saga directed by Tadashi Imai.

[2] The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:[3] The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award:[4] The following prizes were awarded by the Jury:[2]