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02.12.2020 | We show you our region

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Gruppenfoto der NEST Space Teilnehmenden auf einer Wiese. Der Hintergrund ist eine weite Wiese, blauer leicht bewölkter Himmel und zwei kahle Bäume.

NEST Funding Decision 2026

The Script Writers of a total of 20 projects at the development stage were selected in March and June for the ‘NEST Space’ fundings. In addition, one project was awarded the NEST Classic fundings.

Regional funding schemes kick off 2027 with the first standardised guidance notes

From 2027, there will be four cross-state guidance documents for funded projects in the ‘Feature Film Production’ sector. The new documents will apply to projects for which the first application for production funding in the feature film sector is submitted on or after 1 January 2027.

Ein Mädchen und ein Junge stehen sich gegenüber und blicken sich in die Augen

Fatih Akin opens the San Sebastián Film Festival

‘Ghost Song’ in the competition

Love, death, longing and loss: Fatih Akin’s new film “Ghost Song” will open the San Sebastián International Film Festival on 18 September – and “Geister” is also Akin’s first film to date to be featured in the main competition of this prestigious festival. Filmmaker Salka Tiziana will celebrate the world premiere of her short film “Gluey Feathers” in the Zabaltegi-Tabakalera section, Andrei Zvyagintsevs "Minotaur" will be shown in the section "Perlak".

Eine Gruppe von Menschen posiert am Stand - alle schauen in die gleiche Richtung

A new home in Hamburg

World premiere of "Trial of Hein" at the Berlinale 2026

With the drama "Trial of Hein", Script Writer and Director Kai Stänicke makes it into the Berlinale 2026 Newcomer Competition from a standing start. His feature film debut was shot on Sylt and Norderney. With compulsory beard and plenty of ingenuity.

Hamburg confirms budget increase for the MOIN Film Fund

First edition of CineHamburg

Today marks the start of the first CineHamburg at the Congress Centre Hamburg (CCH) and CinemaxX Dammtor, transforming this city of culture into the hub of the German cinema industry for four days. From 7 to 10 July, industry representatives from across Germany will come together to discuss new films, business models, technologies and audience groups. Just in time for this industry gathering, Hamburg also has some good news to announce: the Senate’s draft for the forthcoming 2027/28 biennial budget provides for the budget increase for the MOIN Film Fund – introduced in 2025 and amounting to 5 million euros per year – to be made permanent.

Ein Mädchen und eine Frau sitzen vor einem Spiegel - die Frau hält ein Handy hoch und macht ein Foto.

A festival hit in 17 days of filming

Cinema release of ‘Ghost School’

With Ghost School, filmmaker Seemab Gul has created a true cinematic gem. The drama follows ten-year-old Rabia, who sets out to discover why her school has suddenly been closed. So far, the film has screened at over 30 festivals, including the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) and the Toronto International Film Festival. Shot in Pakistan in just 17 days, the production was an ambitious undertaking. In an interview, Gul and Hamburg-based cinematographer Zamarin Wahdat spoke to us about the challenges of filming under such conditions—and why “Ghost School” will, for the time being, not be released in Pakistani cinemas.