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Focus on Film Policy

Monday, 23. Oct 2023, 10:00

Filmpalast · Kino 7

Nur mit Einladung

In cooperation with the Film and Media Foundation NRW, funded by the Minister for Federal and European Affairs, International Affairs, and Media of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Head of the State Chancellery.

The film and media industry is facing major challenges: New streaming and distribution models, AI as well as sustainable and fair productions demand a high degree of innovation and resilience. Against this backdrop, FILM FESTIVAL COLOGNE invites to the presentation of the current NRW production study. Afterwards, Media Minister Nathanael Liminski will discuss the upcoming FFG law amendment with representatives of broadcasters, associations and producers. A third panel will examine the current industry situation in North Rhine-Westphalia. Finally, a get-together invites participants to exchange ideas.

Moderation: Dr. Alice Brauner, Produzentin & Journalistin, Berlin

10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., Welcome

10:15 a.m. - 11 am., Presentation
The NRW Production Study 2023
Prof. Dr. Klaus Goldhammer, Managing Director, Goldmedia GmbH, Berlin
Nathanael Liminski, Minister for Media of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Düsseldorf

11 a.m. -12 noon, Panel
The Film Subsidy Reform – What Does the German Film Industry Need?
Sabine Anger, SVP Streaming Central & Northern Europe, Pluto TV & Paramount+, Berlin
Björn Böhning, Managing Director, Alliance of German Producers – Film & Television, Berlin
Arne Birkenstock, Managing Director, Fruitmarket, Mitglied Produzent*innenverband & AG Dok, Cologne
Nathanael Liminski, Minister for Media of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Jörg Schönenborn, Programme Director for Information, Fiction and Entertainment, WDR, Cologne

12 noon – 12:30 p.m., Break

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Panel
The Effects of the Film Subsidy Reform for Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia as Film and Television Locations
Bettina Brokemper, Managing Director, Heimatfilm & Mitglied Produzent*innenverband, Cologne
Bastie Griese, Managing Director, MMC Studios, Cologne
Inga Leschek, Programming Director, RTL, Cologne
Stefan Oelze, Managing Partner & Board Member, Rosebank AG & Board Member Film- und Medienverband NRW, Cologne
Thomas Schreiber, Managing Director, Degeto, Frankfurt

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Get-together

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