Germany strengthens its film industry: After months of deadlock, the German government has approved the legal investment obligation for streaming services and TV broadcasters. This will also release 250 million euros in funding. Producers, service providers and cinemas......
The Displacement Film Fund took centre stage at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) this year. The initiative, which was launched in 2025 at the instigation of Cate Blanchett, supports......
From 12 February, the European Film Market (EFM) will once again open its doors to the international film industry - and will present a significantly expanded industry programme this year. At the centre......
The Academy of Austrian Film elected a new Board of Directors at its General Assembly on 15 January 2026. Andi G. Hess, Jürgen Karasek and Christine Ludwig were newly elected to the board.......
From 30 June to 2 July 2026, Filmfest München's CineCoPro Conference will bring together up-and-coming producers from Germany and the five Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Goal......
Producers Tim Greve and Florian Arndt have jointly founded seven200 AI Studios GmbH, a new production company specialising in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in content production. ......
Several British politicians have called on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to scrutinise the planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix under antitrust law. In an official letter, they warn against this,......
The FFA is introducing a gender equality bonus to specifically promote women in key creative positions in film production. Projects with corresponding female participation receive additional funding - a step towards greater gender equality behind......
Christian Vesper, Global Head of Drama and Film at Fremantle, is to leave the company. This was announced by the international production and distribution group. Vesper worked for Fremantle for around ten years......
ARD, ZDF, Deutschlandradio and Deutsche Welle have presented joint guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence. The aim is to use AI responsibly while upholding the public service remit. At the centre......