Germany is making one of the most aggressive film-industry investments in its history, and experts across Europe are calling it a “game-changing moment.” Beginning in 2026, the German federal government will increase its annual film-production budget to a massive €250 million, doubling what has been available over the past decade. This decision comes at a time when European countries are fiercely competing to attract Hollywood productions, streaming-platform originals, and large-scale international co-productions. The new funding strategy includes major expansions to the German Federal Film Fund (DFFF I & II) and…
Germany Doubles Film Production Funding to €250 Million — What It Means for Hollywood, Europe, and Global Filmmakers
