Martin Blaney
Martin Blaney covers Germany for Screen.
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NewsLaila Marrakchi’s ‘Strawberries’ among FilmFest Hamburg winners as 2026 edition breaks attendance records
Other winners included Lav Diaz’s ’Let Us Through’ and ’Just An Illusion’ by French directing duo Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache.
NewsGerman production incentive schemes in the spotlight after 2026 funding runs out
Industry gathers at FilmFest Hamburg to debate the impact of €250m production incentive budget running out at the end of August.
NewsFilmFest Hamburg unveils producer award winners, honours French distributor KMBO
Producer awards hand out prizes worth €85,000, while Kokh presented with distribution award.
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NewsEuropean Works in Progress presents over €100,000 worth of prizes at FilmFest Hamburg
Winners included Mirjana Karanovic’s Folk Play, Suman Sen’s debut feature Eka and Latvian black comedy Karmic Knot.
News“It’s been eye-opening,” say African distributors participating in EFM Toolbox Distribution Academy
The training and networking programme is aimed at empowering a generation of film distributors across Africa.
FeaturesFatih Akin reveals why two versions of ‘Ghost Song’ are screening at festivals
The love story had a well-received world premiere as the opening film of San Sebastian.
Features“Severe FOMO is an occupational pre-condition”: German buyers reveal the films for which they would bust the slate
Buyers from Pandora Film, DCM, X Verleih and Weltkino share insights on what is working at the German box office.
FeaturesWhy the international performance of German films more than doubled in 2025
Majority German productions grossed €95m in 2025 compared to €54m in 2024.
NewsFilmFest Hamburg heads talk showcasing German diversity, Spanish cinema and female directors
”We certainly weren’t short on powerful films by women this year,” said festival director Malika Rabahallah.
NewsFatih Akin to shoot Louis de Bernieres’ adaptation ‘Birds Without Wings’ in Greece in 2027
Akin’s Hamburg-based Bombero International is producing the project.
NewsEWIP unveils 25 works in progress for 2026 edition
The ninth edition of European Work in Progress is held during FilmFest Hamburg’s industry days.
NewsEmily Atef’s ‘Call Me Queen’ joins Filmfest Hamburg’s full 2026 lineup
Helen Mirren will receive the 2026 Douglas Sirk award.
NewsVue’s Eve Gabereau, KMBO’s Vladimir Kokh among lineup for Hamburg’s International Film Distribution Summit
They include Vue’s Eve Gabereau, KMBO’s Vladimir Kokh and HAKKA’s Mohamed Frini.
NewsFive world premieres by emerging German talents to be showcased at Filmfest Hamburg
The Große Freiheit sidebar showcases contemporary German cinema.
NewsFilmfest Hamburg unveils speakers for Explorer Conference 2026
Line-up includes The Intouchables directors Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, as well as the producers of Sentimental Value and Rose.
NewsSwitzerland’s ‘Lex Netflix’ investments rose 25% in 2025
Broadcasters and streamers invested $24.6m (CHF19.9m) in local Swiss production.
NewsLocarno launches cash rebate to attract film and TV productions
The fund will operate for an initial three-year period and has launched with an annual budget of $74,000 (CHF60,000).
NewsSwiss film industry calls for incentive to attract international productions
Industry alliance Cinéconomie said an initial $50m (CHF40m) should be earmarked for a film incentive scheme.
NewsGerman government plans film funding cuts as part of cost-saving measures
Cuts to incentives are “disastrous signal” for Germany’s ambitions to become a production hub, say industry execs
NewsHamburg’s MOIN fund set to have cash boost extended by two years
The regional film fund is set to receive additional funding of €10m for the next two years.