Today, October 14, Germany was announced as the official Country in Focus at the upcoming Nordic Film Market and TV Drama Vision, presented within Göteborg Film Festival Industry. The spotlight will bring a vibrant lineup of German producers, funds, and key decision-makers to Göteborg, set to spark new connections and deepen collaboration between the Nordic and German audiovisual ecosystems.
The German Focus is developed in partnership with German Films and leading funds in Germany, including:
- Filmförderungsanstalt FFA – German Federal Film Board
- FilmFernsehFonds Bayern (FFF Bayern)
- Film- und Medienstiftung NRW
- Hessen Film & Medien
- Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg
- Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM)
- MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein
- nordmedia – Film- und Mediengesellschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen
Together, these partners will showcase the breadth of German talent and funding opportunities while creating new possibilities for co-production and collaboration between the regions. As part of the focus, an extensive German delegation will travel to Göteborg, with producers, funds, projects, and talents highlighted throughout the programme.
Simone Baumann, Managing Director of German Films, said:
“We are thrilled to partner with Göteborg Film Festival on this German Focus. It is a fantastic opportunity to highlight German filmmakers and producers with their projects, while strengthening our long-term ties with the Nordic industry.”
Josef Kullengård, Head of Industry at Göteborg Film Festival, added:
“The German Focus is a natural step in our ambition to foster international collaboration. Germany’s strong creative industries and funding structures make it an ideal partner, and we are excited to open new doors between Nordic and German producers, funds, and talents.”
