Country Focus: Germany

18/05/2010

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

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Country profile: Germany

07 July 2023

connecting cottbus unveils its project line-up

Cottbus 2026 – Connecting Cottbus

connecting cottbus unveils its project line-up

The selected works hail from 17 countries, with 63% of them being helmed by female filmmakers

22 September 2026

European Work in Progress announces the 25 projects selected for its ninth edition

European Work in Progress 2026

European Work in Progress announces the 25 projects selected for its ninth edition

The German event, which will once again take place in Hamburg as part of FilmFest Hamburg Industry Days, received over 270 applications this year

17 September 2026

Seriesly Berlin announces its pitch award winners

Seriesly Berlin 2026 – Awards

Seriesly Berlin announces its pitch award winners

The Man Behind a Mask, Hands Up and I AM GOD have taken the top honours in the two sections of Seriesly Berlin Pitches

16 September 2026

KMBO to receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award at the International Film Distribution Summit

Hamburg 2026 - Filmfest Hamburg Industry Days

KMBO to receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award at the International Film Distribution Summit

The French independent distributor's founder and CEO Vladimir Kokh will collect the award during the Hamburg-based event

14 September 2026

The International Film Distribution Summit teams up with the Marché du Film

Hamburg 2026 - Filmfest Hamburg Industry Days

The International Film Distribution Summit teams up with the Marché du Film

The Cannes market will partner with the Hamburg-based gathering, which will run from 29 September-1 October, and will also support its Best International Innovation Distribution Award

04 September 2026

Seriesly Berlin unveils its conference programme

Seriesly Berlin 2026

Seriesly Berlin unveils its conference programme

The third edition of the German showcase for serial storytelling will boast two days of industry discussions alongside 13 international series premieres and three pitching strands

01 September 2026

European Work in Progress unveils its jury

European Work in Progress 2026

European Work in Progress unveils its jury

The ninth edition of the Hamburg-based industry showcase will present up to 25 European feature-length projects, with prizes and service awards worth around €100,000 up for grabs

24 August 2026

HBO Max picks 12 European writers for the Script Engine Writers' Programme

Industry / Market - France/Germany/Italy/Spain

HBO Max picks 12 European writers for the Script Engine Writers' Programme

The four-month development initiative, run by WBD Access in collaboration with Series Mania Institute, brings together scribes from France, Germany, Italy and Spain

24 August 2026

Seriesly Berlin unveils 18 international projects

Seriesly Berlin 2026

Seriesly Berlin unveils 18 international projects

The third edition expands its pitching programme to three sections, presenting projects hailing from Australia, Europe and the Americas

21 August 2026

The EFM and DOK.fest Munich launch new Doc Series Pitch

Berlinale 2027 – EFM

The EFM and DOK.fest Munich launch new Doc Series Pitch

The initiative will select up to ten international non-fiction series projects for pitching and matchmaking during the 2027 edition of the European Film Market

20 August 2026

Marcus H Rosenmüller’s Extrawurst becomes Germany’s most-watched local film of 2026

Box Office - Germany

Marcus H Rosenmüller’s Extrawurst becomes Germany’s most-watched local film of 2026

The comedy starring Hape Kerkeling and Christoph Maria Herbst has broken through the two-million-admissions mark, representing a major success for StudioCanal

18 August 2026

REPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2026

Locarno 2026 – Locarno Pro

REPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2026

Seven projects spanning topics such as intimate science fiction and ecological body horror used the gathering to build their European production structures

10 August 2026

REPORT: Match Me! @ Locarno Pro 2026

Locarno 2026 – Locarno Pro

REPORT: Match Me! @ Locarno Pro 2026

Cineuropa profiles seven emerging producers presenting internationally orientated companies and projects spanning Brazilian survival drama, Nordic paranoia and European family cinema

07 August 2026

CineHamburg provides a platform for exchanges between exhibitors and distributors

Industry / Market - Germany

CineHamburg provides a platform for exchanges between exhibitors and distributors

Cinema attendance, theatrical windows, immersive cinema experiences and AI were key topics at the new industry event

17 July 2026

The Munich Film Festival sees Alli Haapasalo and Christian Bonke discussing vulnerability, trust and risk-taking in Nordic cinema

The Munich Film Festival sees Alli Haapasalo and Christian Bonke discussing vulnerability, trust and risk-taking in Nordic cinema

The helmers unpacked the creative processes behind Tell Everyone and Hercules Falling, two island-set dramas shaped by trauma, community and a search for freedom

09 July 2026

REPORT: CineCoPro Conference @ Munich International Film Festival 2026

REPORT: CineCoPro Conference @ Munich International Film Festival 2026

We take a closer look at the projects presented at the German event, which this year spotlighted co-productions between Germany and the Nordic countries

03 July 2026

New survey paints bleak picture for German directors as industry crisis deepens

Industry / Market - Germany

New survey paints bleak picture for German directors as industry crisis deepens

A survey by the German Directors Guild reveals that most directors struggled to make a living from directing in 2025, with more than one-third considering leaving the profession altogether

26 June 2026

Seriesly Berlin expands its international ambitions with new industry initiatives

Seriesly Berlin 2026

Seriesly Berlin expands its international ambitions with new industry initiatives

The third edition of the festival introduces new platforms for debate, co-production and creator-driven storytelling; accreditation and project submissions are now open

25 June 2026

Filmfest Hamburg, CICAE and Futura Cinema to collaborate during the 34th Hamburg Filmfest

Hamburg 2026 – Filmfest Hamburg Industry Days

Filmfest Hamburg, CICAE and Futura Cinema to collaborate during the 34th Hamburg Filmfest

The joint initiative will bring together 25 professionals to explore six innovation projects designed to rethink audience engagement, cinema experiences and the future of cultural venues

23 June 2026

Munich Industry Days return with a Nordic focus and new talent initiatives

Munich Industry Days return with a Nordic focus and new talent initiatives

The industry strand of the German festival will home in on the five Nordic countries and serves as the venue for the launch of First Cut+ Munich

18 June 2026

The main pitching session at the Alentours Forum will feature 21 projects

Alentours Forum 2026

The main pitching session at the Alentours Forum will feature 21 projects

The Rhinish Co-Production Meeting will take place from 1 to 3 July in Strasbourg and will showcase French- and German-language projects, including fiction and documentaries

17 June 2026

European Showrunner Programme launches fifth edition of its training initiative

Industry / Market - Germany

European Showrunner Programme launches fifth edition of its training initiative

Twelve experienced series writers from nine countries have been selected for the latest edition of European Showrunner Training, which has commenced in Cologne

08 June 2026

German cinema attendance rebounded in 2025, driven by older audiences and local productions

Industry / Market - Germany

German cinema attendance rebounded in 2025, driven by older audiences and local productions

The number of cinema-goers in the country rose by 8% in 2025, while German films enjoyed a strong resurgence, although younger audiences continued to visit cinemas less frequently

01 June 2026

Goodfellas wins the sales race at Cannes

Cannes 2026 – Marché du Film

Goodfellas wins the sales race at Cannes

CANNES 2026: With the Palme d’Or and the Best Director Award, the French company leads the way in terms of quality, but The Match Factory comes out on top in terms of quantity with three awards

26 May 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Boni Zanatta’s The Three Maries Parable wins the fifth MunichFilmUp!

Industry / Market - Germany

EXCLUSIVE: Boni Zanatta’s The Three Maries Parable wins the fifth MunichFilmUp!

The mentoring and residency programme has been held in Cannes, where the Brazilian director received the €5,000 Kirch Foundation Award, while Oliver McGoldrick snagged a Special Mention

20 May 2026

DOGMA 25 expands to Germany, led by Kurdwin Ayub, İlker Çatak, Nora Fingscheidt, Helene Hegemann and Tom Tykwer

Cannes 2026 – Marché du Film

DOGMA 25 expands to Germany, led by Kurdwin Ayub, İlker Çatak, Nora Fingscheidt, Helene Hegemann and Tom Tykwer

CANNES 2026: Danish sales outfit TrustNordisk is set to handle international sales on the upcoming films made as part of the initiative

17 May 2026

Pluto Film brings The Matriarch and Summer War to Cannes and expands consultancy initiative

Cannes 2026 - Marché du Film

Pluto Film brings The Matriarch and Summer War to Cannes and expands consultancy initiative

The German sales outfit presents a slate blending genre-driven cinema, literary adaptations and emerging voices, while strengthening its focus on audience design

08 May 2026

Films Boutique sells Cannes Première title Aquí and Critics’ Week entry Tin Castle

Cannes 2026 - Marché du Film

Films Boutique sells Cannes Première title Aquí and Critics’ Week entry Tin Castle

The German-French sales outfit presents a slate led by the latest feature by Tiago Guedes and the new documentary by Alexander Murphy, alongside a strong roster of market titles

05 May 2026

Beta Cinema bolsters its Cannes slate with The Other Side and The Rome Eight

Cannes 2026 - Marché du Film

Beta Cinema bolsters its Cannes slate with The Other Side and The Rome Eight

The Munich-based sales agent is launching Mariko Minoguchi’s Alpine adventure thriller starring Nina Hoss and Hannu Salonen’s historical sports drama

05 May 2026

The European Writers Desk proves to be more than just a network

Industry / Market - Europe

The European Writers Desk proves to be more than just a network

The initiative provides a platform where writers can connect, share questions, support each other and escape from their isolated working environments

21 April 2026

Cannes 2026 – Marché du Film

The Match Factory to rock up at Cannes with a high-profile, auteur-driven slate

The German sales agent is bringing along three competition titles and one of the most highly anticipated Un Certain Regard entries

16 April 2026

Tatino teams up with the Munich International Film Festival for First Cut+ Munich

Tatino teams up with the Munich International Film Festival for First Cut+ Munich

The new edition will spotlight works in progress from Tatino alumni, offering strategic support for marketing, positioning and international circulation

07 April 2026

Rakuten TV Enterprise launches “LIVE” event series to bring together Europe’s connected-TV industry leaders

Industry / Market - Spain/UK/Germany/Italy/Europe

Rakuten TV Enterprise launches “LIVE” event series to bring together Europe’s connected-TV industry leaders

The initiative will gather more than 150 industry leaders and decision makers in Madrid, followed by additional editions in London, Munich and Milan

13 March 2026

Another Story: A new European project reclaiming women’s documentary cinema

Industry / Market - Europe/Poland/Italy/Germany/Bulgaria/Belgium

Another Story: A new European project reclaiming women’s documentary cinema

The initiative aims to direct renewed attention to remarkable films overlooked by cinema history, focusing on documentaries by women directors

08 March 2026

Liberations by Laurynas Bareiša wins the Eurimages Award at the Berlinale Co-Production Market

Berlinale 2026 – EFM/Awards

Liberations by Laurynas Bareiša wins the Eurimages Award at the Berlinale Co-Production Market

BERLINALE 2026: The latest project by the Lithuanian director and Cura Sana by Lucía G Romero are among the four award-winning projects recognised at this year’s event

16 February 2026

The announcements made at the Berlinale's EFM

Berlinale 2026 - EFM

The announcements made at the Berlinale's EFM

BERLINALE 2026: An overview of select acquisitions, sales, new films and more unveiled at the European Film Market, taking place from 12-18 February

15 February 2026

Global Constellation takes Jérémy Comte’s Panorama-selected Paradise to the EFM

Berlinale 2026 – EFM

Global Constellation takes Jérémy Comte’s Panorama-selected Paradise to the EFM

The company born of the union between Film Constellation and Global Screen is also selling Sophie Heldman’s The Education of Jane Cumming at the market

14 February 2026

Films Boutique heads to the EFM with Berlinale Competition and Panorama titles

Berlinale 2026 – EFM

Films Boutique heads to the EFM with Berlinale Competition and Panorama titles

The German-French sales agent’s slate includes Mahamat-Saleh Haroun’s Soumsoum, the Night of the Stars and Kilian Armando Friedrich’s I Understand Your Displeasure

13 February 2026

Serial Eyes opens call for Class #14

Industry / Market - Europe

Serial Eyes opens call for Class #14

The intensive postgraduate training course for European TV writers and producers is accepting applications until 9 March

13 February 2026

Germany moves to require streamers to reinvest in local production

Industry / Market - Germany

Germany moves to require streamers to reinvest in local production

The country plans to impose an 8% local reinvestment obligation on streamers, with exemptions kicking in at 12%, while nearly doubling film funding to €250 million a year

10 February 2026

m-appeal pins its hopes on intimacy-driven stories at the Berlinale

Berlinale 2026 – EFM

m-appeal pins its hopes on intimacy-driven stories at the Berlinale

Muriel d’Ansembourg’s Truly Naked will world-premiere in Perspectives, while Joaquín del Paso’s The Garden We Dreamed bows in Panorama and Allan Deberton’s Gugu’s World screens in Generation Kplus

10 February 2026

The EFM Animation Days launch as a new hub for bold international animation and co-production

Berlinale 2026 - EFM

The EFM Animation Days launch as a new hub for bold international animation and co-production

The programme within the EFM brings together 28 animated feature projects, international showcases and in-depth case studies, positioning animation at the heart of global co-production strategies

09 February 2026

EFM Beyond announces the participants of the Cross-IP Acceleration Programme

Berlinale 2026 - EFM

EFM Beyond announces the participants of the Cross-IP Acceleration Programme

A new initiative bridging film, animation and games has been designed to foster cross-sector collaboration and support IP-driven transmedia development across formats and platforms

09 February 2026

Monica Felea and Ştefan Bradea, of Bad Unicorn Distribution, win the EFM Distributor Award

Berlinale 2026 – EFM/Awards

Monica Felea and Ştefan Bradea, of Bad Unicorn Distribution, win the EFM Distributor Award

The prize recognises the Romanian duo’s commitment to European arthouse cinema, highlighting the crucial role that distributors play in building audiences in challenging territories

09 February 2026

Beta Cinema heads to the EFM with a Panorama premiere and a genre-forward slate

Berlinale 2026 – EFM

Beta Cinema heads to the EFM with a Panorama premiere and a genre-forward slate

The rich line-up of productions, led by Adrian Goiginger’s Four Minus Three, includes new works by Morgan Matthews, Simon Verhoeven, Philipp Stölzl, Hannes Holm, Aku Lohumies and Jan Komasa

06 February 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Pluto Film unveils trailer for Marina Andree Škop and Vanda Raýmanová’s Extraordinary, takes Atlas of the Universe to Berlin

Berlinale 2026 – EFM

EXCLUSIVE: Pluto Film unveils trailer for Marina Andree Škop and Vanda Raýmanová’s Extraordinary, takes Atlas of the Universe to Berlin

Paul Negoescu’s latest feature will world-premiere in Generation Kplus, while the sales company is also launching a new consultancy

06 February 2026

The Match Factory presents a strong Competition and market slate in Berlin

Berlinale 2026 - EFM

The Match Factory presents a strong Competition and market slate in Berlin

From films by Karim Aïnouz, Markus Schleinzer, Lance Hammer and Eva Trobisch competing for the Golden Bear to the final film by Wolfgang Becker, the German sales company unveils a diverse line-up

05 February 2026

Wonderful Things That Work: Why courage, trust and collaboration still move audiences

Göteborg 2026 – Göteborg Industry

Wonderful Things That Work: Why courage, trust and collaboration still move audiences

A panel of producers and decision makers came to TV Drama Vision to reflect on why some projects still break through creatively and commercially, despite shrinking markets

29 January 2026

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