The 25th Film Industry Forum is taking place as part of the Munich Media Days. Powered by Ensider and our strong partners adag Payroll Services , Black Forest Studios , Cattleya , International Film Partners , Ludwig Kameraverleih , OneGate Media , Optical Art and Penzing Studios, representatives from the industry will discuss the current challenges under the moderation of Prof. Dr. Klaus Schaefer: Especially after this particularly tough year for the film industry, we are looking ahead to a promising future that also brings with it new challenges.
The dispute over the future influence of artificial intelligence led to a strike by writers and actors in the USA, which probably cost more than 7 billion US dollars in total. Prof. Sylvia Rothe from the HFF Munich is one of the leading experts on the subject of artificial intelligence and will contribute her expertise as a panelist at the Film Industry Forum: What opportunities, risks and current applications affect the film industry?
Can Europe stand up to the global players from America? Numerous well-known companies and successful filmmakers are now united under the Leonine Studios umbrella. With the strong network of production and distribution companies, particularly in Europe, the concept of American major studios is also continuing in this country: does this offer new opportunities for Germany as a location?
Cinema as a premium experience is reinventing itself all over the world. In addition to mainstream films, cinema offers a big screen for small films and a big stage for film art. In competition with streaming services, extra-long films have returned and open up a wide range of creative possibilities in narrative structure and rhythm: How is the Association of German Film Theaters (HDF), as the leading association of cinemas, supporting these developments?
Artistic film needs film funding and the entertainment industry needs economic incentives. European neighbors have already proven that the two can complement each other. After a very successful initial phase, the German funding system continued to lose competitiveness. There was no political majority for internationally established tax credit models. As a result, many projects by German producers moved away and only a few international productions could be brought to Germany. The cornerstones for an intelligent alternative have now been found - but what exactly happens next?
Anyone who wants to produce something needs infrastructure and staff. The latter in particular has caused headaches in recent years. There have been repeated complaints that well-trained experts are leaving Germany due to the lack of stability of attractive productions. The Penzing Studios have quickly become a magnet for international productions - despite the challenges already mentioned. A production hub for on-location productions in the Alpine region, virtual production at the highest international level and, in addition, almost unlimited studio capacity with a large number of filming locations on site, right in the heart of Bavaria, have long been considered game changers: What is the recipe for success with this extraordinary model?
Participation in the 25th Film Industry Forum takes place as part of the Munich Media Days 2023. Tickets and further information, including other exciting offers, can be found at Munich Media Days 2023 .
25th Film Industry Forum
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Klaus Schaefer
Panel: Dr. Lisa Giehl (Leonine Studios), Christine Berg (HDF), Prof. Dr. Sylvia Rothe (HFF Munich), Christian Sommer (SPIO), Joe Neurauter (Penzing Studios)
October 26, 2023, 5 p.m.
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