Virtual German Pavilion at the Marché du Film in Cannes
As previously reported, the Marché du Film, the Cannes Film Festival's market, will be held digitally this year. German Films will have a presence at the market with a virtual German Pavilion.
Press Releases
Filmstiftung-backed drama „Enfant Terrible“ by Oskar Roehler in the Official Selection in Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival has announced its Official Selection. The idea is to draw special attention to the selected films before they premiere in cinemas or at other international festivals. The selection of 56 films also includes the Filmstiftung-backed production "Enfant Terrible" by Oskar Roehler about the life of Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Filmstiftung NRW congratulates Paula Beer on the Silver Bear
The actress Paula Beer was awarded the Best Actress Silver Bear for her lead role in the Filmstiftung-backed production Christian Petzold's "Undine" at the awards ceremony of the 70th Berlinale. This was then the second award to go to "Undine": Friday evening had already seen the film receiving the FIPRESCI Prize for a film screening in the "International Competition".
South African filmmaker Amy Jeptha receives the fifth Baumi Script Development Award Jury
The jury decided among 51 international submissions: The South African playwright, screenwriter and theater director Amy Jephta receives the fifth Baumi Script Development Award, endowed with 20,000 euros, for her feature film project "Have you seen Rita?".
Film- und Medienstiftung NRW main partner of the Berlinale Series Market & Conference for the sixth time
This is the sixth time that the European Film Market (EFM) is hosting the Berlinale Series Market & Conference (formerly "Drama Series Days"), and it will also be the sixth time that the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is serving as the official main partner of the innovative market platform.
Film- und Medienstiftung NRW 2019: Over 40 million Euros for films, series, games and digital projects
Shortly before the 70th Berlinale, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is pleased to report a recordbreaking result for 2019. For the first time, it was able to invest around 40.3 million Euros in the funding of films, series, TV films, games, festivals and regional promotion as well as training and further education.
Nadja Radojevic to become the new director of the ifs international filmschool cologne
The ifs international filmschool cologne is getting a new director. As of 1 May, 2020, Nadja Radojevic, a renowned industry expert, will succeed Simone Stewens, who is retiring at the end of April after 18 years of successful management.
Film- und Medienstiftung NRW at the 70th Berlinale: 2 films in Competition and 26 films in the other festival sections
The programme for all the important sections and sidebars was announced at today's press conference of the 70th Berlin International Film Festival. The Filmstiftung NRW will be represented with a total of 28 films, two of which are in the Competition.
Visar Morina’s ¨Exile¨ in the International Competition of the 35th Sundance Film Festival
The 35th Sundance Film Festival, which was initiated by Robert Redford, will open on Wednesday, 23 January. Visar Morina's Filmstiftung-backed drama ¨Exile¨ has been invited to screen in the World Dramatic Competition.
Four films funded by the Filmstiftung at the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam
he International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) will be starting on 23 January with four Filmstiftung-backed productions in its programme that have already have a remarkable festival journey behind them.