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Articles, interviews, news, analysis on the German audiovisual sector.

Country profile: Germany

Country profile: Germany

07 July 2023

Industry / Market - Germany

The German home-video market sees record growth despite slower expansion in 2024

The 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 2025

Ampere Analysis focuses on the shifts in Germany’s media market

Industry / Market - Germany

Ampere Analysis focuses on the shifts in Germany’s media market

The 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 2025

The 2024 German box office raked in €868,4 million, a decrease from 2023’s promising statistics that approached pre-pandemic numbers

Box Office - Germany

The 2024 German box office raked in €868,4 million, a decrease from 2023’s promising statistics that approached pre-pandemic numbers

Films for children and titles from the USA and outside of the EU were Germany’s big winners last year  

27 February 2025

The Arthouse Cinema Training returns to Berlin for its 22nd edition

Industry / Market - Germany/Europe

The Arthouse Cinema Training returns to Berlin for its 22nd edition

CICAE'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 2025

Full Circle Lab Nouvelle-Aquitaine Hessen launches its second edition

Industry / Market - France/Germany

Full Circle Lab Nouvelle-Aquitaine Hessen launches its second edition

After 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 2025

The announcements made at the Berlinale's EFM

Berlinale 2025 - EFM

The announcements made at the Berlinale's EFM

BERLINALE 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 2025

At the EFM, Ecoprod and Eurimages unveil Step Up, a sustainability toolkit and e-learning platform

Berlinale 2025 - EFM

At the EFM, Ecoprod and Eurimages unveil Step Up, a sustainability toolkit and e-learning platform

BERLINALE 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 2025

The audiovisual gender gap explored at the EFM

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

The audiovisual gender gap explored at the EFM

BERLINALE 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 2025

Beta wagers on The Light, Cicadas and Other People's Money in Berlin

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

Beta wagers on The Light, Cicadas and Other People's Money in Berlin

The Munich-based sales agent is bringing a hefty slate to the imminent European Film Market, including the festival’s opening film  

11 February 2025

Pluto Film all set to unleash Hysteria in Berlin

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

Pluto Film all set to unleash Hysteria in Berlin

Mehmet 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 2025

Huub Roelvink, of Cherry Pickers Film Distribution, wins the inaugural EFM Distributor Award

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

Huub Roelvink, of Cherry Pickers Film Distribution, wins the inaugural EFM Distributor Award

The 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 2025

German Films' Face to Face initiative celebrates its tenth anniversary

Industry / Market - Germany

German Films' Face to Face initiative celebrates its tenth anniversary

As part of the current campaign, seven up-and-coming talents from the German film industry will be presented during the Berlinale  

06 February 2025

m-appeal pinning its hopes on Dreams at the Berlinale

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

m-appeal pinning its hopes on Dreams at the Berlinale

The 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 2025

Picture Tree International hits the ground running at Berlin with Raptures and other exciting titles

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

Picture Tree International hits the ground running at Berlin with Raptures and other exciting titles

The Berlin-based sales agent is presenting the IFFR-premiered flick by Jon Blåhed in addition to several already commercially successful projects  

05 February 2025

Germany increases film funding to 30% with key changes to DFFF and GMPF

Industry / Market - Germany

Germany increases film funding to 30% with key changes to DFFF and GMPF

The 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 2025

Films Boutique ready to present Girls on Wire in the Berlin Competition

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

Films Boutique ready to present Girls on Wire in the Berlin Competition

The 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 2025

The Match Factory pins its hopes on Johanna Moder’s Mother’s Baby and Michel Franco’s Dreams at Berlin

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

The Match Factory pins its hopes on Johanna Moder’s Mother’s Baby and Michel Franco’s Dreams at Berlin

The 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 2025

The Berlinale Series Market showcases an array of exciting global content

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

The Berlinale Series Market showcases an array of exciting global content

The market returns with a diverse selection of promising series, ranging from crime-dramas to biopics, plus a focus on creative storytelling  

17 January 2025

Co-Pro Series unveils ten global series projects to dazzle the Berlinale

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

Co-Pro Series unveils ten global series projects to dazzle the Berlinale

Creators 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 2025

The Berlinale Co-Production Market unites global stories and new generations

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

The Berlinale Co-Production Market unites global stories and new generations

A 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 2025

The new German Film Law will come into effect on 1 January

Institutions / Legislation - Germany

The new German Film Law will come into effect on 1 January

Thanks to the last minute greenlight, the support of the German Federal Film Board is secured  

23 December 2024

The EFM to launch new initiatives under Tanja Meissner’s leadership

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

The EFM to launch new initiatives under Tanja Meissner’s leadership

The market has unveiled bold innovations, including a new Distributor Award, an Innovation Hub, expanded inclusivity efforts and a Spanish spotlight  

18 December 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Crew United and Spain Film Commission unveil new partnership

Industry / Market - Germany/Spain

EXCLUSIVE: Crew United and Spain Film Commission unveil new partnership

The new collaboration provides two years of free Premium Video+ profiles, offering Spanish professionals increased visibility and networking opportunities across Europe  

13 December 2024

The inaugural African-European Distribution Academy draws to a close

Industry / Market - Germany/Europe/Africa

The inaugural African-European Distribution Academy draws to a close

The programme boldly aims to improve exchange, access and networks between distributors and other media professionals in the African and European film markets  

02 December 2024

At Tallinn, panellists unpack the development and financing of the series Von Fock

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

At Tallinn, panellists unpack the development and financing of the series Von Fock

Led 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

Beta Film’s series The Couple Next Door sells to more than 55 territories

Industry / Market - Germany

Beta Film’s series The Couple Next Door sells to more than 55 territories

The thriller series, which was Channel 4’s biggest drama streaming launch of all time, hits the global market, including Germany, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands  

25 October 2024

European Work in Progress hands out its awards

European Work in Progress Cologne 2024 – Awards

European Work in Progress hands out its awards

The German industry event has wrapped with its independent jury bestowing ten awards, worth a total of nearly €60,000, upon European co-productions  

24 October 2024

Experts, creators and producers explore the latest scripted television trends and content at European Series Day

Cologne 2024

Experts, creators and producers explore the latest scripted television trends and content at European Series Day

The 2024 edition shed light on the types of shows that viewers are watching across Europe and took a deep dive into four scripted series  

18 October 2024

At EWIP, panellists explore diverse and successful distribution strategies for Smoke Sauna Sisterhood and Anatomy of a Fall

European Work in Progress Cologne 2024

At EWIP, panellists explore diverse and successful distribution strategies for Smoke Sauna Sisterhood and Anatomy of a Fall

Distributors at the event delved into national and culturally specific campaigns for two very different but immensely successful arthouse films from 2023  

17 October 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Beta Film sells Italian primetime hit series Pale Mountains to key territories

Industry / Market - Italy/Germany

EXCLUSIVE: Beta Film sells Italian primetime hit series Pale Mountains to key territories

The 8x60-minute mystery-thriller, starring Elena Radonicich, Matteo Martari and Richard Sammel, has been sold to the USA, Canada, Ireland, Turkey and the UK  

10 October 2024

Spain to be the "Country in Focus" at the 2025 European Film Market

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

Spain to be the "Country in Focus" at the 2025 European Film Market

With rich cinematic traditions and cutting-edge digital advances, the country will position itself as a key player in global cinema at the upcoming Berlinale  

08 October 2024

European Work in Progress Cologne and the International Film Distribution Summit poised to kick off

European Work in Progress Cologne 2024

European Work in Progress Cologne and the International Film Distribution Summit poised to kick off

Home to a thriving segment of the European audiovisual sector, Cologne will once again host the two events in mid-October, championing industry exchange, works in progress and distribution  

03 October 2024

Dokumentale’s d’Hub set to offer a jam-packed programme of panels, pitches and workshops for industry professionals

Industry / Market - Germany

Dokumentale’s d’Hub set to offer a jam-packed programme of panels, pitches and workshops for industry professionals

The industry platform of the new Berlin-based non-fiction festival will run from 14-16 October  

01 October 2024

connecting cottbus unveils the projects for its 26th East-West Co-Production Market

Cottbus 2024 - Connecting Cottbus

connecting cottbus unveils the projects for its 26th East-West Co-Production Market

A variety of projects hailing from 13 countries will be featured at the upcoming market and presented in the cocoPITCH and cocoWIP sections  

20 September 2024

The DOK Co-Pro Market selects 35 titles

DOK Leipzig 2024 – DOK Industry

The DOK Co-Pro Market selects 35 titles

A wide and varied choice of topics and stories from 30 countries, spanning five continents, will be presented at the 20th edition of the German event  

13 September 2024

Cologne’s European Work in Progress announces the international jury for its 2024 edition

European Work in Progress Cologne 2024

Cologne’s European Work in Progress announces the international jury for its 2024 edition

The jurors at this year’s event will be Heino Deckert, Priscila Miranda, Urte Fink, Sophie Stejskal and Paul Ridd  

29 August 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Square Eyes boards world sales on Karlovy Vary title Nothing in Its Place

Industry / Market - Turkey/Germany/South Korea

EXCLUSIVE: Square Eyes boards world sales on Karlovy Vary title Nothing in Its Place

Burak Çevik’s feature is set in 1978 and follows five youths who believe that the leftist revolution can be achieved through politics, rather than violence  

07 August 2024

The Match Factory whips out three aces at Venice

Venice 2024 - Venice Production Bridge

The Match Factory whips out three aces at Venice

The German company will sell Athina Rachel Tsangari's latest Harvest, Türker Süer's debut Edge of Night and the Quay Brothers’s dreamlike tale Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass  

25 July 2024

KIDS Regio zooms in on how to build bridges to benefit European children’s films

Industry / Market - Europe

KIDS Regio zooms in on how to build bridges to benefit European children’s films

This specific topic was particularly apt, as the event held recently in Erfurt, Germany, has networking at its core  

11 July 2024

Anne Schultka says, “The time is now” at KIDS Regio

Industry / Market - Europe

Anne Schultka says, “The time is now” at KIDS Regio

The KIDS Regio project manager intended to give agency to participants and asked everyone to approach their EU representatives with the forum’s results  

11 July 2024

Children’s take on cinema explored at KIDS Regio

Industry / Market - Europe

Children’s take on cinema explored at KIDS Regio

The opening keynote at the forum in Erfurt, Germany, looked into how kids see their experience as film viewers, and what they expect from the cinema  

11 July 2024

The German Films Previews celebrate a successful 24th edition

Industry / Market - Germany

The German Films Previews celebrate a successful 24th edition

International film buyers from around the globe attended the event in Potsdam from 3-6 July  

09 July 2024

Leila Basma’s Running with Beasts wins the third MunichFilmUp!

Filmfest München 2024 – Awards

Leila Basma’s Running with Beasts wins the third MunichFilmUp!

The mentoring and residency programme has concluded at Filmfest München, with Basma being awarded the €5,000 Kirch Foundation Award and Leonardo Martinelli's Fantasma Neon receiving a Special Mention  

08 July 2024

Miguel Gomes’s Cannes hit Grand Tour sells big worldwide

Industry / Market - Portugal/Italy/France/Germany/Japan/China

Miguel Gomes’s Cannes hit Grand Tour sells big worldwide

The Match Factory has closed a raft of deals with key territories including Spain, Poland, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea and Australia  

05 July 2024

The Playmaker boards Irene von Alberti’s satirical thriller The Protected Men

Industry / Market - Germany

The Playmaker boards Irene von Alberti’s satirical thriller The Protected Men

The picture is set in Germany, where a mysterious disease afflicting only men strikes, leading to a women-led government takeover  

28 June 2024

The Alentours Forum selects 22 projects

Alentours Forum 2024

The Alentours Forum selects 22 projects

The Strasbourg-based event unspooling between 2 and 4 July has announced its selection, featuring Benoît Volnais’ new movie  

26 June 2024

Filmfest München’s CineCoPro Conference focuses on Canada

Filmfest München 2024

Filmfest München’s CineCoPro Conference focuses on Canada

The third edition of the event will feature a spotlight on the collaboration between Germany and Canada, while the Beergarden Convention boasts a rich programme taking in various topics  

25 June 2024

Seriencamp trains the spotlight on European showrunners

Industry / Market - Germany/Finland

Seriencamp trains the spotlight on European showrunners

In Cologne, Finnish producer Miikko Oikkonen talked about the growing importance of the showrunner system for European series  

11 June 2024

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