September 15, 2021 sees the call for applications being launched again for the Baumi Script Development Award which is endowed with 20,000 Euros for the development of outstanding cinematic stories. Starting today, German and international writers can apply for the script award at www.baumi-award.com. ... more
Three Filmstiftung-backed productions have been invited to the 46th Toronto International Film Festival (tiff), including one as a world premiere: "The Middle Man" by Bent Hamer. ... more
Yesterday saw the Semi-Final Round of Judging being held in Cologne for the 15th time with a jury of 46 television professionals deciding on the nominations for the Best Performance by an Actress, Best Documentary and Best Comedy categories on behalf of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. ... more
Accreditation for the upcoming edition of European Work in Progress Cologne (EWIP) taking place from 19 – 21 October 2021 is open from 1 September to 10 October 2021. ... more
On Wednesday, 1 September, the Semi-Final Round of Judging will take place in Cologne for the 15th time and be held at Schloss Arff on this occasion. A jury of 46 film and television professionals will decide on the nominations in three categories on behalf of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. ... more
The jury for the fourth edition of European Work in Progress Cologne (EWIP) 2021 has been selected. For the first time in the history of the industry event, not four, but five top representatives from the international film industry will deliberate on which projects will emerge as winners. ... more
The fourth edition of the industry event European Work in Progress Cologne (EWIP) will take place from 19 - 21 October ahead of the Film Festival Cologne (21 - 28 October). European Work in Progress Cologne is mainly supported by the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW. ... more
Saskia Rosendahl was recognised at the 74th Locarno Film Festival for her role in the Cologne-based Weydemann Bros. production "No One's With The Calves" by director and KHM graduate Sabrina Sarabi. She received the "Leopard for Best Actress" in the "Filmmakers of the Present" section. ... more
The Venice International Film Festival has just announced that two Filmstiftung-backed co-productions - "Spencer", produced by Komplizen Film ("Toni Erdmann"), and "The Peacock’s Paradise", produced by Cologne-based Match Factory Productions - have been invited to screen at the Venice Film Festival. ... more
The 74th Festival de Cannes has just wrapped its Palme d'Or award ceremony. The Palme d'Or for Best Film went to the fantasy drama "Titane" by Julia Ducournau. Leos Carax, the director of the Filmstiftung-backed musical "Annette", was awarded the prize for Best Director. ... more
The Festival de Cannes has selected five Filmstiftung-backed productions to screen in the festival. The drama "Annette" by the exceptional director Leos Carax is opening the festival. ... more