The first independent European Work In Progress film market EWIP has been founded in Germany in the context of today's joint discussion event DER NEUE SPEED IM FILMBUSINESS, initiated by AG Verleih – Association of Independent Film Distributors and the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW. ... more
Les Arcs Coproduction Village is Les Arcs European Film Festival’s professional events, dedicated to the independent European film industry. Submission's deadline is extended to September 30, 2017. ... more
This Friday sees the launch of the open call for the Baumi Script Development Award for the development of outstanding cinematic stories. As from today, German and international writers can submit applications to www.baumi-award.com for the € 20,000 grant. ... more
The Other Side of Hope" is the best film of the past year, according to the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI). Aki Kaurismäki will receive the "FIPRESCI Grand Prix 2017" during the opening ceremony of the San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 22. ... more
On 30 September, the Cologne Film Festival will be presenting the first six episodes of the Filmstiftung-backed series in Cologne's Cineplex as part of its Binge Watching Night. The authors and directors Tom Tykwer, Henk Handloegten and Achim von Boerries as well as the lead actors Volker Bruch and Liv Lisa Fries will be attending. ... more
The Filmstiftung-backed production „Invisible“ by the Argentinian director Pablo Giorgelli will be screening as a world premiere in the Orizzonti sidebar at the 74th Venice International Film Festival (30 August to 9 September). ... more
On the road to the Oscar: the Filmstiftung-backed production „In The Fade“ by Fatih Akin is the German candidate for an Oscar nomination in the „Best Foreign Language Film“ category. This was announced in Munich on Thursday by an independent expert jury appointed by German Films. ... more
The umbrella organisation Games Germany – Regional Funds and Networks is now being launched: a reception at the world's biggest games fair gamescom in Cologne marks the beginning of operations for Games Germany - Regional Funds and Networks. ... more
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the programme for further sections, with five Filmstiftung-backed productions now being invited to Canada. „55 Steps“ by Bille August will be presented as a Gala Premiere. ... more
The KHM film „Annunciation“ by Halit Ruhat Yildiz has now been nominated as one of the finalists in the Best Foreign Narrative Film category for a Student Oscar. This was announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. ... more
10 Filmstiftung-backed films have been invited to the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival which begins today. The international co-production „Grain“ by Semih Kaplanoğlu can be seen as a world premiere and the opening film in the Competition. „Mr. Gay Syria“ by Ayse Toprak will celebrate its premiere in the Documentary Competition. ... more