Ildikó Enyedi in the Venice competition22.07.202582nd Venice Film FestivalFilmmaker Ildikó Enyedi ("The Story of my Wife") has made it into the competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival with her new film "Silent Friend".
"Filmtage Köln" moves to Hamburg in 202617.07.2025Cinema industry eventFrom 2026, the previous "Filmtage Köln" will take place in Hamburg for the first time, where it will be further developed into a joint, integrated industry event in a new form and under a new name with the HDF's KINO film theatre congress, which will also come to Hamburg from 2026. Hamburg is thus continuing to grow as a film and media location.
Freshly promoted: Doris Dörrie and Miniaturwunderland14.07.20252.7 million euros for 44 projectsIn the second funding round of the year, the MOIN Film Fund committees supported 44 projects with more than 2.7 million euros. These include Doris Dörrie's drama "Mrs Winkler Leaves Home" and the family adventure "Miniature Wonderland".
Venice Immersive 202507.07.2025Call for ApplicationVenice Immersive (28.08.-03.09.2025) is entering its tenth round - and you can be part of it! This year, we are once again sending a delegation from the North German XR scene to the festival in Venice. Interested creators and Executive Producers can apply for one of the places until 16 July.
With the magic of a fairy tale26.09.2024Film adaptation of the novel "Der Buchspazierer" at Filmfest Hamburg
Industry festival at Kampnagel: An evening for the film north24.06.2025MOIN Mittsommer 2025On Tuesday evening, the MOIN Film Fund celebrated its annual industry get-together "MOIN Midsummer" at Kampnagel in Hamburg with around 1,000 guests. Among those on the red carpet were the team from Fatih Akin's Cannes film "Amrum", Oscar nominee İlker Çatak, actors Bjarne Mädel, Pheline Roggan and Director Sönke Wortmann, who has just shot his film "Die Ältern" in the Hanseatic city.
Prize in Cannes for Hamburg co-production26.05.2025Successful conclusion to the festivalAt the Cannes International Film Festival, the film "Once Upon a Time in Gaza" by twin brothers Arab and Tarzan Nasser was honoured with the directing prize in the "Un Certain Regard" section. Two of the co-producers, Riva Filmproduktion and Red Balloon Film, are from Hamburg.
Hamburg Media School is the first German university to use OMNI Inclusion Data12.05.2025Survey tool for more diversityThe Hamburg Media School (HMS) is sending a clear signal for diversity and inclusion in the German film industry with its current film degree programme. Since the current student year, HMS has been the first university in Germany to use the OMNI Inclusion Data survey tool to record the diversity on its students' film sets and back it up with concrete data.
MOIN on course: more budget, more film, more north29.04.2025Annual balance sheet 2024Two years in a row at the Oscars, Fatih Akin on his way to Cannes and 10 million euros more in the budget: the film north remains on course for success and is setting new industry impulses throughout Germany with initiatives such as NEST and OMNI, as the MOIN Film Fund's balance sheet for 2024 shows.
Directors Mohammad Rasoulof signs the Golden Book16.04.2025Mayor Dr Peter Tschentscher and Senator for Culture Dr Carsten Brosda received Mohammad Rasoulof as a guest of honour at City Hall today. The renowned Iranian Director, who had to flee Iran in 2024 due to political persecution and has since returned to his adopted home of Hamburg, signed the city's Golden Book. His latest film, the drama "The Seeds of the Sacred Fig Tree", which was funded and produced in Hamburg, was nominated for an Oscar for Best International Film 2025. It has been nominated six times for the German Film Award, which will be presented on 9 May. In May 2024, it was awarded the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes International Film Festival.
GetOnSet" film trainee programme is committed to more equal opportunities14.04.2025Apply now for the 4th roundHamburg Media School, MOIN Film Fund and the City of Hamburg are continuing the successful "GetOnSet" 2025 film trainee programme. Since its launch in 2022, the practice-oriented programme has established itself as a valuable entry opportunity for career changers who want to build a future in the film and series industry. The majority of previous graduates have successfully made the leap into the industry after completing the programme.
NEST funding decision10.04.2025The Script Writers of ten projects in the development stage were selected to take part in the "NEST Space" and work together on their ideas. Four further projects will receive basic funding in the "NEST Classic" programme.
Three films at the Festival de Cannes10.04.2025With Fatih Akin's "Amrum" to the CroisetteThree MOIN-funded productions will celebrate their world premieres at the 78th Festival de Cannes in May: As announced today, Fatih Akin's new feature film "Amrum" will be shown in the prestigious "Cannes Première" section. Romeria" by Carla Simón will screen in the official competition and "Once Upon a Time in Gaza" by Tarzan and Arab Nasser in the Un Certain Regard section.
Apply now for the "Nordlichter" programme!01.04.2025Talent promotion by NDR, MOIN and nordmediaNew "Nordlichters" wanted: In 2025, filmmakers will once again have the chance to realise their fictional debut project as part of the talent promotion programme. 1.15 million euros are available per "Nordlichter" project.
Our MOIN Talents have been chosen24.03.2025Young talent programmeHannah Proch (Pinneberg), Arnit Likaj (Flensburg) and Max Kassun (Hamburg) will be accompanied by us for a year on their way into the film and media industry.
Screen Talent Europe Pitching Forum 202521.03.2025Apply now!Attention up-and-coming filmmakers from Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein! You have until 21 April to apply for the Screen Talent Europe Pitching Forum 2025. The event will take place from 10 to 13 June in Grimstad, Norway. You could win production funding of 2,000 euros for your next short film. You can also make valuable contacts with filmmakers from all over Europe.
Mohammad Rasoulof on LOLA course18.03.20256 nominations at the German Film AwardsThe drama "The Seeds of the Sacred Fig Tree" by Mohammad Rasoulof from Hamburg is nominated six times for the German Film Award, including nominations for Best Feature Film and Best Directors.
A real quantum leap for the industry part of FILMFEST HAMBURG11.03.2025European Work in Progress and International Film Distribution Summit are moving to HamburgHamburg, 11.03.25 – FILMFEST HAMBURG is expanding: Starting with the next festival edition from September 25 to October 4, 2025, the renowned industry platform European Work in Progress (EWIP) and the International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS) will be held in the Hanseatic city for the first time. With producer Fabian Massah as the new head of INDUSTRY DAYS, the festival in Hamburg will become one of the most important industry events in the North.
News from Fatih Akin, Diane Kruger and Maurice the cat10.03.20253.6 million euros in funding for 13 projectsA strong start to the new year: the High End Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded around 3.6 million euros to 13 projects in its first funding session in 2025. These include a supernatural love story by Fatih Akin with around 40 days of filming in the funding region and Lars Jessen's "Walk to Syracuse" with Charly Hübner.
Three funded projects honoured06.03.2025Grimme Prize 2025The jury of the Grimme Prize 2025 has announced its award winners - among them are the MOIN-funded series "Festmachen" by Hilke Rönnfeldt and "Player of Ibiza" by the "Die Discounter" team Bruno Alexander, Oskar Belton and Emil Belton. The Documentary "Total Trust" by Jialing Zhang was also honoured.
Schleswig-Holstein Film Festival 202506.03.2025Film on the fjord! From 1 to 6 April, Filmfest Schleswig-Holstein will be presenting a diverse programme of regional productions - including ten MOIN-funded projects. Cineastes have the opportunity to see films before their official cinema release - such as the drama SIEBEN TAGE by Ali Ahadi Samadi and the children's film GRÜßE VOM MARS by Sarah Winkenstette.
Call for tenders: First Cut Lab Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein06.03.2025Our cooperation with the international mentoring programme First Cut Lab is entering the next round! The First Cut Lab Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein is aimed specifically at MOIN-funded feature film productions that are in the editing phase.
New platform for diversity management in the film industry launched15.02.2025OMNI now available throughout GermanyFollowing the successful pilot phase, OMNI Inclusion Data is now being launched for the entire German film and media industry. For the first time, the platform offers a data-based foundation to make diversity in productions measurable. This was announced today at the 75th Berlinale in the Hamburg State Representation with industry representatives from film funding, production and streaming.
North German star line-up at the Berlinale15.02.2025Hamburg Tea Time and two films in competitionOn Saturday, 15 February, the Hamburg Senate and MOIN Film Fund invited the Hamburg film industry to Tea Time at the Hamburg State Representation in Berlin as part of the Berlinale. Among the guests were the "Yunan" actors Hanna Schygulla, Sibel Kekilli and Tom Wlaschiha as well as cult director Fatih Akin. Also present: the "Die Discounter" team around Marc Hosemann and Merlin Sandmeyer as well as leading actor Hans Löw from the competition film "Mother's Baby".
Bavarian Film Award for three Hamburg projects28.01.2025Three North German projects were honoured with the Bavarian Film Award last Friday: Christoph Maria Herbst for his role in "Der Buchspazierer", Ayşe Polat for her Directors' Award for "In the Blind Spot" and Matthias Glasner for Best Script for the drama "Sterben".
Oscar nomination for Hamburg filmmaker23.01.2025"The seed of the sacred fig"With "The Seeds of the Sacred Fig", filmmaker and Hamburg resident Mohammad Rasoulof has made it to the final five films for the foreign Oscar - and is now nominated as the German entry for the film world's most important prize. Following İlker Çatak's nomination last year for "The Teachers' Lounge", this is the second time in a row that a Hamburg project has been nominated for the Oscars in Los Angeles.
Berlinale with Elphi and Schygulla21.01.2025Two MOIN films in competitionNo fewer than four North German productions will be shown in this year's 75th Berlinale programme - two of them even in the Competition: the drama "Yunan" by Hamburg Director Ameer Fakher Eldin with Hanna Schygulla, Sibel Kekilli and Tom Wlaschiha was shot on a Hallig in Schleswig-Holstein. The international co-production "Mother's Baby" by filmmaker Johanna Moder was shot in the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, among other locations.
Two North German productions in the competition17.01.2025Max Ophüls Preis 2025A total of five MOIN-funded films have made it into this year's programme of the 46th edition of the Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis, two of them into the competition: "Rote Sterne überm Feld" by Laura Laabs will have its world premiere in the feature film competition, "Inkubus" by Hamburg filmmaker and HMS graduate Reza Sam Mosadegh will be shown in the medium-length film competition.
Documentary by Fatih Akin and horror with Sebastian Bezzel16.01.20251.6 million euros for new films and seriesAt the start of the year, MOIN Film Fund is supporting a total of 19 projects with more than 1.6 million euros. These include the new documentary "Anatolischer Drache" by Fatih Akin and the horror comedy "Body Farm" with Hamburg actor Sebastian Bezzel. In addition, eleven projects in development were supported in the new NEST funding area.
Hamburg film on Oscar shortlist18.12.2024"The seed of the sacred fig"The next step on the Oscar podium has been taken: Directors and Hamburg resident Mohammad Rasoulof is on the shortlist for the foreign Oscar with his drama "The Seeds of the Sacred Fig". The Cannes film, produced in Hamburg, is in the running for Germany and now has to prevail against 14 other international films.
MOIN Film Fund budget increases by 10 million euros12.12.2024More money for the funding of films and seriesHamburg, 12.12.24 - As the red-green government factions announced today during the shooting of the Nordfilm production "Butterfly", the MOIN Film Fund budget is to increase by ten million euros in 2025 and 2026. The budget plans will be adopted in the Hamburg Parliament next week.
Through the eyes of a vacuum cleaner20.11.2024"Harvest" wins XR Pitch Battle 2024Anetta Jones and Matthew Shaw win the XR Pitch Battle 2024. Their project "Harvest", produced by ScanLAB Projects, deals with the monitoring of modern hoover robots.
Film trainee programme for career changers promotes diversity and innovation11.11.2024GetOnSet enters its third roundHamburg, 11 November 2024 - Hamburg Media School and MOIN Film Fund's GetOnSet programme has entered its third year with 14 new film trainees. The practice-oriented training on the film set and in post production offers career changers an optimal entry into the film industry and actively promotes more diversity. This is demonstrated by the anonymous application process and the high demand. Once again, over 180 applications were received.
70,000 euros for German-Turkish arthouse cinema07.11.2024From Berlin and Hamburg to IstanbulHamburg, 07.11.2024 - At this year's meeting, the German-Turkish Co-Production Development Fund of Medienboard, MOIN Film Fund and Istanbul Film Festival will award 70,000 euros for the development of seven new German-Turkish film projects.
EAVE Slate and Inspirational Labs06.11.2024Apply now!Apply now to the EAVE Slate or to the Inspirational Labs at When East Meets West 2025!
Endlich wieder Nordvember04.11.2024Nordische Filmtage Lübeck 2024Lübeck, 04.11.24 – Mit den Nordischen Filmtagen widmet sich Lübeck vom 6. bis 10. November ganz der Filmkunst im Norden. Mit 18 MOIN-geförderten Projekten im Programm bietet das Festival ein breites Spektrum: Mit dabei sind die Schleswig-Holsteinischen Regisseurinnen Pola Rader und Hille Norden, ein Film über den Lübecker Schriftsteller Thomas Mann und das Langfilmdebut “Der Fleck” des Hamburgers Willy Hans.
Cinema without borders10.10.2024New cinema subscriptions from Hamburg and Schleswig-HolsteinGo to the cinema as often as you like: this is now possible with two new cinema subscriptions from Film-Norden. The Cineville card from Hamburg offers unlimited access to the entire film programme of many cinemas throughout Germany from 20 euros per month. The provider Cinfinity from Schleswig-Holstein will be launched later this year. Both projects were supported by the MOIN Film Fund.
10 NEST projects go into space08.10.2024NEST funding decisionScript Writers of 10 projects take part in a five-day workshop, the NEST Space, and work together on their ideas and drafts. With NEST, MOIN Film Fund has been breaking new ground in the area of development funding since this year.
Filmfest Hamburg 202425.09.2024MOIN at the Filmfest Hamburg: Funded films and eventsWith 20 MOIN-funded productions at Filmfest Hamburg, there is something for everyone: binge-watchers can look forward to six episodes of "Schwarze Früchte", young film fans can immerse themselves in astronomical adventures and cineastes can enjoy numerous award-winning premieres. We have put together an overview of when and where you can see your favourites here.
"Risk & Reward"17.09.2024The Explorer Konferenz programme is online!As a prelude to this year's INDUSTRY DAYS of FILMFEST HAMBURG, the Explorer Konferenz invites you to the Hanseatic city on 30 September under the motto "Risk & Reward". The conference programme has now been announced. Among the 16 speakers: Astronaut Dr Insa Thiele-Eich, who will provide insights into dealing with risks on her journey to the ISS, BAFTA winner Tobi Kyeremateng, who will talk about experimental production structures, and Johanna Koljonen, who will present the current Nostradamus Report 2024.
Distribution ceremony at the Koralle cinema12.09.2024Hamburg cinema awards 2024Culture Senator Dr Carsten Brosda presented the Hamburg Cinema Awards 2024 at the traditional Koralle cinema in Volksdorf on Wednesday evening. The prizes, worth a total of 100,000 euros, went to 15 arthouse and district cinemas. A special prize was also awarded to "A Wall is a Screen", which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023.
Filmfest Hamburg will be MOINumentally good10.09.202419 funded productions in the programmeAutumn in Hamburg is Filmfest time again: 19 MOIN-funded films and series are on the programme at the 32nd Filmfest Hamburg. Among others: the German Oscar candidate "The Seeds of the Sacred Fig" by Mohammad Rasoulof, "Der Buchspazierer" with Christoph Maria Herbst and "The Outrun" by Nora Fingscheidt.
Germany is Focus Country in Tallinn25.08.2024Black Nights Film Festival 2024The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will take place this year from 8 to 24 November. What makes it special: There will be a special focus on German productions at both the festival and the Industry Part in 2024 - because Germany is Focus Country! We take a closer look at the Industry Part for you.
The German Oscar nominee is once again from Hamburg22.08.2024Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Sacred Fig"After his escape from Iran and the acclaimed premiere in Cannes, the next important milestone for Director Mohammad Rasoulof from Hamburg follows: As German Films announced today, the film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig", produced in the Hanseatic city, will enter the race for the Best International Feature Film.
10,000 euros in funding for your XR project!16.08.2024Apply now!Do you have an idea for an artistic and/or narrative XR project? Would you like to pitch this idea to a jury online or live? Then apply for the XR Pitch Battle of MOIN Film Fund by 17 October.
Three Hamburg productions in Toronto06.08.2024TIFF 2024"Seven Days" by Director Ali Samadi Ahadi will celebrate its world premiere at the 2024 Totonto International Film Festival. Also included: "Happy Holidays" by Scandar Copti and "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" by Mohammad Rasoulof. All three films will screen in the Centrepiece programme.
Future North at the Nordic Film Days Lübeck31.07.2024Call for young talentAre you a Director working on a new film project? Are you from Schleswig-Holstein and already have your first short film in the can? Would you like to work on your film project together with others and gain specific insights into the international film industry? Then apply now for the Future North programme as part of the Nordic Film Days Lübeck, where MOIN Film Fund is once again a partner institution this year.
The first programme highlights have been announced30.07.2024Explorer Konferenz in HamburgThe Explorer Konferenz kicks off this year's INDUSTRY DAYS at FILMFESTS HAMBURG and invites you to the Hanseatic city on 30 September under the motto "Risk & Reward" to shed light on the changes in producing for film, television and streaming.
MOIN goes Venice25.07.202481st Venice Film FestivalMOIN Film Fund is represented at this year's Venice Film Festival from 28 August to 7 September with three funded productions. These include a VR project from Schleswig-Holstein and an international co-production with Hamburg participation.
Four North German productions in Locarno25.07.202477th Locarno Film FestivalFrom 7 to 17 August, everything in Locarno will once again revolve around the world of film. The Film North is represented with four productions - including the family drama "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" by Mohammad Rasoulof, which has already won an award in Cannes, on the Piazza Grande and the film "New Dawn Fades", co-produced from Hamburg, in the international competition.
Filming finishes for İlker Çatak's "Yellow Letters" in the Hanseatic city11.07.2024Hamburg Senator for Culture visits film setThe shooting of İlker Çatak's new feature film "Yellow Letters" came to an end on Wednesday. The Director of the Oscar-nominated film "The Teachers' Lounge" has been filming in Hamburg and the surrounding area over the past few weeks. Hamburg's Senator for Culture and Media, Dr Carsten Brosda, visited the film set on the last day of shooting.
Everything hygge10.07.2024Funding decision Director's CutAt its latest meeting, the Director's Cut Committee of MOIN Film Fund supported 16 projects with more than 700,000 euros. Among them: the social horror film "Hygge" by Hamburg Media School graduates Lena Fakler and Zarah Schrade and the documentary "Cinema Popular" by Hamburg filmmaker Philipp Hartmann.
Cowl cult and invisible borders03.07.2024Funding decision Kurz + InnovativThe Short Film and Innovative Committees of the MOIN Film Fund awarded 161,000 euros to four projects at the current meeting. These include the Icelandic co-production "Deep Sea Blue" by Hilke Rönnfeldt from Schleswig-Holstein and the interactive VR experience "Golems" by Kiel-based XR artists Deborah and Dennis Reinmüller.
Living art and voices in your head28.06.2024High End funding decisionThe High End Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded more than 1.7 million euros to ten projects at its latest meeting. These include the animation adventure "Out of Frame" by Hamburg-based Ulysses Filmproduktion and the action thriller "Control" with Hollywood star James McAvoy.
The film industry as a guest at Kampnagel18.06.2024MOIN Mittsommer 2024Red carpet and the latest film funding figures: On Tuesday, the northern film industry came together for the annual "MOIN Midsummer" festival at Kampnagel. Around 1,000 guests from film and TV, culture and politics included Cannes winner Mohammad Rasoulof, the "Sløborn" team Aaron Hilmer and Emily Kusche as well as "Die Discounter" Emil Belton, Oskar Belton and Bruno Alexander. Lots of information was provided by MOIN CEO Helge Albers and Senator for Culture Dr Carsten Brosda, who reviewed the film year to date.
Eleven film theatres in Schleswig-Holstein receive awards13.06.2024Schleswig-Holstein Cinema Prize 2024Eleven film theatres in Schleswig-Holstein have been awarded the state's cinema prize this year. On Wednesday (12 June), State Secretary for Culture Guido Wendt presented the certificates at the award ceremony in Kiel and praised the cinema landscape in Schleswig-Holstein as an integral and indispensable part of a diverse cultural offering.
EXPLORER KONFERENZ at FILMFEST HAMBURG 202413.06.2024Risk & RewardThe EXPLORER KONFERENZ will kick off this year's FILMFEST HAMBURG INDUSTRY DAYS for the fifth time as part of FILMFEST HAMBURG and will be dedicated to the topic of "Risk & Reward" on 30 September 2024.
20 northern German projects under development07.06.2024NEST funding decisionWith NEST, MOIN Film Fund has been breaking new ground in the area of development funding since this year. In addition to customised funding tools, all participants take part in a five-day workshop (NEST Space) and work together on their ideas and drafts. A total of 20 projects were supported in the first two funding rounds.
Mohammad Rasoulof wins in Cannes26.05.2024Award for Hamburg productionThe Hamburg-produced family drama "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" by Mohammad Rasoulof has won the Special Jury Prize at this year's 77th Cannes International Film Festival. The honour is one of the most important awards at the festival. Rasoulof was able to accept the award in person in Cannes on Saturday after a dangerous escape from Iran.
Mohammad Rasoulof in Cannes competition14.05.2024Hamburg production at Festival de CannesThe 77th Cannes International Film Festival begins today, tuesday. It is currently unclear whether directors Mohammad Rasoulof, who lives in Hamburg and Iran, will be able to attend the world premiere of his MOIN-funded film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" in person. Hamburg's Senator for Culture Dr Carsten Brosda, MOIN Film Fund and FILMFEST HAMBURG express their solidarity.
Nine Lolas for the Film North03.05.2024German Film Award 2024The German Film Awards 2024 were presented in Berlin on Friday evening. The winners of the evening included the film "Sterben" (Dying) by Matthias Glasner, which was shot in Hamburg, with four awards - including the LOLA in gold for best feature film - and "Im toten Winkel" by Hamburg filmmaker Ayşe Polat with three awards.
Screen Talent Europe Pitching Forum02.05.2024Apply now!Attention up-and-coming filmmakers from Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein: You have until 10 May to apply for the Screen Talent Europe Pitching Forum 2024. The event will take place on 12 and 13 June in Grimstad, Norway.
GetOnSet enters its third round29.04.2024Applications possible until 17 June 2024Hamburg Media School, MOIN Film Fund and the City of Hamburg are continuing their GetOnSet film trainee programme for the third year. The practical programme remains an important tool for tackling the shortage of skilled workers in the film and series industry.
First Cut Lab Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein 202403.04.2024Apply now!Our cooperation with the international mentoring programme "First Cut Lab" is entering the next round! The "First Cut Lab Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein" is aimed specifically at MOIN-funded feature film productions that are in the editing phase. There will be an info call for interested parties on 16 April.
Urban chaos and Danish war veterans28.03.2024Funding decision Director's CutAt its current meeting, the Director's Cut Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded around 900,000 euros to eight projects, including the feature film debut of Hamburg-based directing duo Nicolaas Schmidt and Anne Döring and the drama "Hercules Falling" with "Game of Thrones" actor Dar Salim.
Mysterious suitcases and forbidden cassettes25.03.2024Funding decision Kurz + InnovativIn its first meeting of the year, the Kurz + Innovativ Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded 160,000 euros to five projects, including the animated film "Uncle Filmi" by Director Nazgol Kashani and the 360-degree film "The Nama Hut" by Namibian artist Tuli Mekondjo.
19 nominations for MOIN-funded productions19.03.2024Deutscher Filmpreis 2024Six productions with North German participation can hope to win a total of 19 LOLAs at the German Film Awards 2024. Right at the forefront: the Berlinale film "Sterben" (Dying) by Hamburg-born Matthias Glasner with nine nominations. There were four nominations for "Stella. Ein Leben." by Hamburg-based Director Kilian Riedhof, and Hamburg filmmaker Ayşe Polat was also nominated three times for her Berlinale film "In the Blind Spot".
Many days of filming in Schleswig-Holstein08.03.2024High End funding roundIn its first funding session of the year, the High End Committee of MOIN Film Fund awards more than two million euros to eleven projects. Among them: the drama "Der Heimatlose" with 20 shooting days in Schleswig-Holstein and the children's film "Bille & Zottel" with 37 shooting days in the northernmost federal state.
OMNI sets the course for a more inclusive film and media industry19.02.2024New diversity platform presented at BerlinaleHow diverse is the German film industry really? MOIN Film Fund is launching the pilot phase of its new "OMNI Inclusion Data" platform with a kick-off event at the Berlinale. With the help of the tool, reliable figures on diversity in the German film and TV industry are to be recorded on an ongoing basis for the first time.
"Sterben" and "L'Empire" in the Berlinale Competition15.02.20248x MOIN in the capitalTwo MOIN-funded films have the chance to win a Golden Bear at the 74th Berlinale! The star-studded family drama "Dying" by Matthias Glasner and the new science fiction film by French Director Bruno Dumont are in the competition race. Five other films have also made it into the Berlinale programme.
Animated rabbits and tricky female soldiers30.01.2024Around one million euros for eleven projectsThe High End Committee of the MOIN Film Fund has awarded more than one million euros in its current meeting. The eleven funded projects include the third instalment of the successful animated film series "The Bunny School" by Hamburg-based Ute von Münchow-Pohl and a historical drama starring Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Hüller.
Oscar nomination for "The Teachers' Lounge"23.01.202496th Academy Awards: Hamburg is thereFive Lolas at the German Film Awards, two nominations for the European Film Awards - and now the chance to win an Oscar®: Directors İlker Çatak's film "The Teachers' Lounge" is one of five films to receive a nomination in the "Best International Film" category, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. The drama was shot entirely in Hamburg and stars European shooting star Leonie Benesch.
Eight times MOIN in the Berlinale programme22.01.202474th Berlin International Film FestivalBig star line-up for the eight Berlinale productions of the MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein: With prominent actors such as Saoirse Ronan, Lars Eidinger, Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, films by Bruno Dumont, Matthias Glasner, Nora Fingscheidt and Julia von Heinz are in the official programme of the Berlinale 2024. The competition film "Sterben" was largely shot in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.
Solo in Hamburg19.01.2024More than 1.3 million euros for 22 projectsAt its current meeting, the Director's Cut Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded more than 1.3 million euros to 22 projects. Among them are the new Hamburg project "Die Stadt" by "Human Flowers of Flesh" Director Helena Wittmann and the documentary "Solo" about the struggle of single mothers by Hamburg-based directing duo Simona Dürnberg and Christian von Brockhausen.
Helge Albers confirmed as CEO of MOIN Film Fund18.01.2024Contract extensionHelge Albers has been successfully managing MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein since April 2019. The Supervisory Board of the film funding organisation has now unanimously voted in favour of extending the contract for a further five years. The contract, which runs until 2029, was signed today by Helge Albers and the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Senator for Culture and Media Dr Carsten Brosda.
Bye bye script funding, hello NEST11.01.2024MOIN Film Fund reorganises development divisionMOIN Film Fund is breaking new ground in the funding of scripts and ideas: In future, Script Writers and Creators will receive customised Fundings and the opportunity to fully exploit the potential of their ideas with other creatives in a collaborative thinking space. Welcome to NEST.
Oscar hopes for two films from Hamburg22.12.2023Academy Awards 2024One step further in the Oscar® race: İlker Çatak's Hamburg film "The Teachers' Lounge" has made it onto the shortlist in the category "Best International Film". Among the other candidates: The historical film "Kings Land" starring Mads Mikkelsen, which celebrated its German premiere at Filmfest Hamburg in autumn.
Saying goodbye and finding hope13.12.2023Around 150,000 euros to 7 projectsIn its last meeting of the year, the Kurz + Innovativ Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded around 150,000 euros to seven projects. These include the short film "No Time" by Schleswig-Holstein Screenplay Award winner Jackie Gillies and the mixed media experience "Haunted Healing" by Hamburg-based animation company Fabian&Fred.
New Nordlichters wanted!30.11.2023Call for applications for the 2024 young talent programmeFor the seventh time, there is a new call for entries for the NORDLICHTER - the debut series organised by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein and nordmedia - Film- und Mediengesellschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen. We are looking for new North German film material.
EFM Market Badge Inclusion Initiative21.11.2023Berlinale 2024If you live in our region, work in the film industry AND consider yourself part of a marginalised group, then apply for one of the free EFM Market Badges + festival accreditations.
"Fragments of Silence" wins in Lübeck06.11.2023XR Pitch Battle 2023Inception meets virtual reality: VR artist and filmmaker Dan Franke has won the XR Pitch Battle organised by MOIN Film Fund with his VR thriller "Fragments of Silence" and will receive 10,000 euros in funding. The event took place in cooperation with the Nordic Film Days Lübeck in the Infinity Dome and in parallel on ZOOM.
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