Green Light for Amendment to Film Funding Law
Berlin, November 6, 2024 (hib) – Today, the Bundestag approved a bill to amend the Film Funding Law with a large majority. The amendment is intended to make funding for film production in Germany more flexible and efficient.
“The amendment is a major step forward for the German film industry,” said Claudia Roth, Federal Commissioner for Culture and the Media. “It will help to ensure that Germany remains an attractive location for film production.”
The key changes to the law include:
- The establishment of a new funding program for ambitious and innovative film projects.
- Simplified application procedures for funding.
- An increase in funding for film festivals and distribution.
- Measures to support diversity and inclusion in the film industry.
The amendment has been welcomed by the German film industry. “This is a great day for German film,” said Christoph Fisser, Managing Director of the German Film Producers’ Association. “The amendment will give us the tools we need to produce high-quality films that can compete internationally.”
The amendment is expected to come into effect on January 1, 2025.
Additional information:
The Film Funding Law is a federal law that regulates the funding of film production in Germany. The law was first introduced in 1967 and has been amended several times since then.
The amendment to the Film Funding Law was proposed by the Federal Ministry of Culture and the Media in 2023. The bill was approved by the Bundestag today with a vote of 420 to 120.
The amendment is expected to have a significant impact on the German film industry. It is estimated that the new funding program will provide an additional €100 million per year for film production. The simplified application procedures are expected to make it easier for filmmakers to access funding. The increased funding for film festivals and distribution is expected to help to promote German films both domestically and internationally. The measures to support diversity and inclusion are expected to help to create a more diverse and inclusive film industry in Germany.
Grünes Licht für Novelle des Filmförderungsgesetzes
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