The 4th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 18 to 29 June 1954.

[1] This year's festival did not give any official jury prizes, instead awards were given by audience voting.

This continued until the FIAPF granted Berlin "A-Status" in 1956.

[2] David Lean won the Golden Bear by the audience voting for his film Hobson's Choice.

[3] The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award:[4] The following prizes were awarded by audience votes:[3]