Business Development

We support projects, events, and initiatives that strengthen film and media culture as well as the media industry in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Five Facts About Business Location Support

Strengthening North Rhine-Westphalia as a Media Hub

We support projects that sustainably enhance North Rhine-Westphalia’s appeal and competitiveness as a film and media hub.

Promoting Industry Networking

Funded events and projects bring together professionals from the film, media, and creative industries, facilitate exchange, and forge new connections within the industry.

Raising the Profile of North Rhine-Westphalia as a Media Hub

The location promotion initiative supports initiatives that raise the national and international profile of North Rhine-Westphalia as a diverse and high-performing media hub.

Impetus for the Film and Media Industry

From specialized events to innovative industry initiatives, we support projects that address current developments, share knowledge, and provide new impetus for the media hub.

Space for a Variety of Formats

The location promotion initiative offers space for a variety of projects and events—from industry gatherings and conferences to networking, presentation, and exchange formats.

Events

  • Cinema Programming Award

    As part of the event, the FMS honors cinema operators from North Rhine-Westphalia who have made outstanding contributions to a diverse program of German and European films, as well as films for children and young people.

    Aufnahme des bisher leeren Saals der Veranstaltung Kinoprogrammpreis 2025

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