next Country Focus: Germany by Cineuropa 18/05/2010Articles, interviews, news, analysis on the German audiovisual sector. Country profile: Germany07 July 2023Industry / Market - France/Switzerland/Germany/Luxembourg/BelgiumCinEuro FilmLab launches “European stories” callThe programme is open to feature-film and series projects that tackle European-related issues and are set in the symbolic places of power where the EU institutions are based 27 August 2025Industry / Market - Bosnia and Herzegovina/GermanyBeta Film strengthens its CEE slate with Bosnian mystery series KomarThe 8x60-minute show, directed by Vedran Rupič and Una Gunjak, marks the third collaboration between BH Telecom and the German sales agent 21 August 2025Locarno 2025 – Locarno ProREPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2025We take a closer look at nine projects showcased in Locarno Pro’s co-development programme for films from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland 14 August 2025Berlinale 2026 – EFMThe EFM teams up with Frontières for a new genre-focused initiativeThe market will launch EFM Frontières Focus, a new platform dedicated to innovative international genre films at advanced stages of production 14 August 2025Industry / Market - Germany/Denmark/Finland/Iceland/Norway/SwedenMOIN Film Fund launches Nordic NESTThe fund is expanding its development scheme through German-Nordic collaboration thanks to a new programme involving five Nordic film institutes 05 August 2025Institutions / Legislation - GermanyGermany doubles film funding to €250 million annually to strengthen its audiovisual sectorThe federal government has approved a significant boost to the DFFF and GMPF schemes, bringing total federal film support to around €310 million per year 04 August 2025Venice 2025The Match Factory unveils an ambitious Venice line-upThe agent’s film slate includes Golden Lion contenders by Paolo Sorrentino, Jim Jarmusch, Gianfranco Rosi and Pietro Marcello, Lucrecia Martel’s documentary and Giulio Bertelli’s debut 31 July 2025Industry / Market - GermanyMario Clement and Arne Totz break down their experience with the OpenAI short I Thought of You Again“AI is not a one-click solution,” according to the brains behind the project, who discussed the benefits and challenges of this rapidly developing technology at the Explorer Impuls event 16 July 2025Karlovy Vary 2025 – KVIFF Industry DaysHow to win over audiences in the streaming era: marketing insights from KVIFFMathias Noschis from Alphapanda explored how effective series marketing relies on familiarity, audience insight and platform-specific, evolving strategies 14 July 2025International Film Distribution Summit 2025The International Film Distribution Summit moves to HamburgThe summit is integrating with Filmfest Hamburg Industry Days and will run alongside European Work in Progress, providing a forum for international film distribution professionals 11 July 2025Filmfest München 2025REPORT: CineCoPro Conference @ Filmfest München 2025We take a closer look at the projects presented at the German event that this year focused on co-productions between Austria, Switzerland, South Tyrol and Germany 03 July 2025Industry / Market - Germany/Luxembourg/UKRTL Group to acquire Sky Deutschland in landmark €150 million dealThe acquisition marks RTL Group’s biggest transaction since its founding, merging two major players in European broadcasting and sports content 30 June 2025Filmfest München 2025The CineCoPro Conference trains the spotlight on Alpine connectionsThe fourth edition of Filmfest München’s industry platform focuses on strengthening ties between Germany, Austria, Switzerland and South Tyrol 25 June 2025Dokumentale 2025The future of documentary set to take centre stage at this year’s D’HubDokumentale’s industry strand returns with three days chock full of bold pitches, boundary-pushing panels and events that champion collaboration 11 June 2025European Work in Progress 2025European Work in Progress unveils a record €120,000 in awards for its 2025 editionThe eighth edition of the industry platform moves to Hamburg with a significant funding boost, thanks to new sponsors and strengthened partnerships 10 June 2025Filmfest München 2025Industry leaders to gather in Munich to chart the future of filmmakingThe third Creators Conference will be held during Filmfest München, and will bring together producers, creatives and policymakers to address the shifting realities of the film industry 03 June 2025Industry / Market - France/Luxembourg/Germany/Switzerland/BelgiumThe CinEuro Prize announces its eight finalistsMembers of the trans-border network gathered to unveil the selected projects of the 3rd edition of its prize 26 May 2025Industry / Market - GermanyChheangkea’s Little Phnom Penh wins the fourth MunichFilmUp!The mentoring and residency programme has celebrated its fourth edition with a special event in Cannes, where Chheangkea was honoured with the €5,000 Kirch Foundation Award 26 May 2025Cannes 2025 – Marché du FilmAuschwitz Memorial announced as a certified virtual film location at Cannes NextCANNES 2025: The Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation has launched Picture from Auschwitz, a virtual filmmaking project preserving authenticity, history and truth 17 May 2025Cannes 2025 - Marché du FilmPluto Film sells Night Passengers in CannesThe German company takes the sophomore feature of Portuguese director Pedro Cabeleira, a crime drama that promises to thrill, to the Marché du Film 12 May 2025Cannes 2025 – Marché du FilmThe Match Factory brings a handful of auteur-driven films to CannesThe company is presenting new titles by Kelly Reichardt, Óliver Laxe, Akinola Davies Jr and Christian Petzold alongside upcoming films by Gianfranco Rosi, Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert 12 May 2025Cannes 2025 – Marché du Filmm-appeal selling Lucio Castro’s Cannes ACID title Drunken NoodlesThe Berlin-based sales agent looks to continue its success at the Marché du Film with this queer movie as well as several lauded works from the Berlinale 12 May 2025Cannes 2025 - Marché du FilmFilms Boutique sells Cannes Directors’ Fortnight entry The President’s CakeThe German sales outfit visits the Marché du Film with a distinct line-up, featuring a world premiere and a number of titles previously premiered in Sundance and Berlin 09 May 2025Industry / Market - GermanyThe German home-video market sees record growth despite slower expansion in 2024The market reached a new record revenue of €4.5 billion, driven largely by the ongoing growth of streaming services while physical media continue to decline 04 April 2025Industry / Market - GermanyAmpere Analysis focuses on the shifts in Germany’s media marketThe country’s media landscape is marked by a growing adoption of SVoD, but strategies are needed for operators to retain subscribers, and to attract both younger and older audiences 12 March 2025Box Office - GermanyThe 2024 German box office raked in €868,4 million, a decrease from 2023’s promising statistics that approached pre-pandemic numbersFilms for children and titles from the USA and outside of the EU were Germany’s big winners last year 27 February 2025Industry / Market - Germany/EuropeThe Arthouse Cinema Training returns to Berlin for its 22nd editionCICAE's annual programme will take place from 18-24 August, bringing together arthouse exhibition professionals to gain in-depth insight into the management of movie theatres 25 February 2025Industry / Market - France/GermanyFull Circle Lab Nouvelle-Aquitaine Hessen launches its second editionAfter a successful debut, the Franco-German programme is back, providing mentorship to ten film projects during development and post-production, with the deadline set for 31 March 22 February 2025Berlinale 2025 - EFMThe announcements made at the Berlinale's EFMBERLINALE 2025: An overview of select acquisitions, sales, new films and more unveiled at the European Film Market, taking place from 13-19 February 18 February 2025Berlinale 2025 - EFMAt the EFM, Ecoprod and Eurimages unveil Step Up, a sustainability toolkit and e-learning platformBERLINALE 2025: The new tool aims to be a hub for knowledge and experience sharing, representing a significant step towards specialised training for European audiovisual professionals 18 February 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMThe audiovisual gender gap explored at the EFMBERLINALE 2025: Experts examined new data and shared perspectives on the strides made, as well as the work that still lies ahead, in order to achieve gender equality in European film production 15 February 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMBeta wagers on The Light, Cicadas and Other People's Money in BerlinThe Munich-based sales agent is bringing a hefty slate to the imminent European Film Market, including the festival’s opening film 11 February 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMPluto Film all set to unleash Hysteria in BerlinMehmet Akif Büyükatalay's sophomore feature will premiere in Panorama while the documentary Circusboy will bow in Generation, and six additional titles are featured on the German firm's slate 10 February 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMHuub Roelvink, of Cherry Pickers Film Distribution, wins the inaugural EFM Distributor AwardThe prize recognises Roelvink's dedication to showcasing high-quality international cinema, highlighting the essential role that distributors play in the global film ecosystem 07 February 2025Industry / Market - GermanyGerman Films' Face to Face initiative celebrates its tenth anniversaryAs part of the current campaign, seven up-and-coming talents from the German film industry will be presented during the Berlinale 06 February 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMm-appeal pinning its hopes on Dreams at the BerlinaleThe final part of Dag Johan Haugerud’s trilogy is featured in competition alongside the Chinese drama Living the Land, while Brazil’s Night Stage is set to premiere in Panorama 06 February 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMPicture Tree International hits the ground running at Berlin with Raptures and other exciting titlesThe Berlin-based sales agent is presenting the IFFR-premiered flick by Jon Blåhed in addition to several already commercially successful projects 05 February 2025Industry / Market - GermanyGermany increases film funding to 30% with key changes to DFFF and GMPFThe country’s government has increased support for film and series productions, enhancing its competitiveness in the international co-production market and adapting to the streaming era 04 February 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMFilms Boutique ready to present Girls on Wire in the Berlin CompetitionThe German sales outfit boasts a diverse line-up, featuring a world premiere, market debuts coming fresh from Sundance, and fiction and documentary highlights from previous festivals 03 February 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMThe Match Factory pins its hopes on Johanna Moder’s Mother’s Baby and Michel Franco’s Dreams at BerlinThe German international sales agent’s line-up is rounded off by Alissa Jung’s Paternal Leave, Charlene Dabis’ All That’s Left of You and Amalia Ulman’s Magic Farm 23 January 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMThe Berlinale Series Market showcases an array of exciting global contentThe market returns with a diverse selection of promising series, ranging from crime-dramas to biopics, plus a focus on creative storytelling 17 January 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMCo-Pro Series unveils ten global series projects to dazzle the BerlinaleCreators like Maja Jul Larsen join renowned directors such as Fernando Meirelles and Tereza Nvotová in a line-up spanning crime, dystopia and untold personal stories 17 January 2025Berlinale 2025 – EFMThe Berlinale Co-Production Market unites global stories and new generationsA total of 35 projects, including those by Andrea Štaka, Ayşe Polat, Radu Muntean, Stephan Komandarev and Narges Kalhor, will be presented; the Gen Z Audience Award will also be introduced 09 January 2025Institutions / Legislation - GermanyThe new German Film Law will come into effect on 1 JanuaryThanks to the last minute greenlight, the support of the German Federal Film Board is secured 23 December 2024Berlinale 2025 – EFMThe EFM to launch new initiatives under Tanja Meissner’s leadershipThe market has unveiled bold innovations, including a new Distributor Award, an Innovation Hub, expanded inclusivity efforts and a Spanish spotlight 18 December 2024Industry / Market - Germany/SpainEXCLUSIVE: Crew United and Spain Film Commission unveil new partnershipThe new collaboration provides two years of free Premium Video+ profiles, offering Spanish professionals increased visibility and networking opportunities across Europe 13 December 2024Industry / Market - Germany/Europe/AfricaThe inaugural African-European Distribution Academy draws to a closeThe programme boldly aims to improve exchange, access and networks between distributors and other media professionals in the African and European film markets 02 December 2024Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic EventAt Tallinn, panellists unpack the development and financing of the series Von FockLed by former TV Beats head honcho Jevgeni Supin, the joint Estonian-Latvian-German-Italian project has become one of Estonia’s biggest to date 20 November 2024 next