06.11.2017 | Extension of the partnership
The partnership between NDR and FilmFörderung Hamburg and Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein (FFHSH) has existed for 20 years. The co-operation agreement, which was first concluded in August 1997, has now been extended once again. The co-operation has been expanded for the first time: With immediate effect, an additional 200,000 euros in funding will be available to the FFHSH each year. This increases Norddeutscher Rundfunk's voluntary contribution to a total of 1.2 million euros per year.
Maria KöpfCEO of Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein: "After 20 years together, we are entering the next round stronger than ever: I am delighted that we have been able to successfully finalise our talks on the involvement of Norddeutscher Rundfunk in the FFHSH. We see the increase in the NDR budget as a commitment to the film location and the local industry."
Lutz MarbleDirector General of Norddeutscher Rundfunk: "NDR has realised many successful projects together with Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, including the young talent series 'Nordlichter', the award-winning TV film 'Eine mörderische Entscheidung' and the current cinema production 'Die Pfefferkörner und der Fluch des schwarzen Königs'. We are looking forward to continuing our excellent collaboration, which also promises good cinema and television films in the future."
Dr Carsten BrosdaSenator for Culture and Media in Hamburg and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the FFHSH: "I am very pleased about the NDR's decision to increase the FFHSH's annual funding by 200,000 euros. Like the City of Hamburg's continued commitment of around 8.2 million euros annually, this is an important commitment to film in the north, to local film funding and the quality of its work. For the FFHSH, this offers the opportunity to intensify its ambitious funding policy."
