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Pilotprogramm MOIN x PUBLIKUM.io

With the opening of its German office in Hamburg, PUBLIKUM.io and MOIN Film Fund are launching a pilot programme to strengthen audience-oriented material development. Production companies from Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein are now invited to apply to take part in the programme.

"Hamburg Days" (AT) funded with a record sum of 1.3 million euros

International series about the Beatles, Klaus Voormann and the Reeperbahn

Hamburg, 03.12.25 - In its most recent meeting, the High End Committee of the MOIN Film Fund supported an extraordinary series project: The German-British production "Hamburg Days" (AT) tells the story of the early days of the Beatles in Hamburg's neighbourhood and the friendship surrounding a group of German artists led by Klaus Voormann. Showrunner of the series: "The Crown" Director Christian Schwochow.

10 new projects for the German-Turkish Co-Production Development Fund

New funding round

Hamburg/Berlin/Istanbul, 20.11.25 - The German-Turkish Co-Production Development Fund of Medienboard, MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein and Meetings on the Bridge - the co-production platform of the Istanbul Film Festival - is supporting ten film projects that are being developed in cooperation between Turkish and German production companies.

Hamburg mourns the death of filmmaker Hark Bohm

Icon of Hamburg's film industry passes away

His life story can currently be seen in the cinema with Fatih Akin's "Amrum". Now Hamburg film legend Hark Bohm, Director of classics such as "Nordsee ist Mordsee" and co-founder of the Hamburg Film Office, has passed away at the age of 86. In addition to "Amrum", he also wrote the scripts for "Tschick" and "Into the Fate" with Akin.

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Ein Jahr mit den MOIN Talents

Erfahrungsbericht des ersten Jahrgangs

Surviving under palm trees made of steel

UNHOME - A virtual reality experience from GoBanyo

Laugh the pain into the pit of your stomach with "Billie"

Billie at the Filmfest Hamburg

A humpback whale from Hamburg

Premiere of "The last whale singer"

Donkey Days @Filmfest Hamburg

Wenn der Krieg zum Alltag gehört

„Short Summer“ auf dem Filmfest Hamburg

"Hark Bohm's childhood memories are still relevant today"

Fatih Akin's "Amrum" in Cannes

"Land unter" in Schleswig-Holstein

World premiere of "Yunan" at the Berlinale

Carla Simón in Cannes competition

Cannes-Film "Romería"

Resist to exist

"Once upon a time in Gaza" celebrates its German premiere in Hamburg

A mother's psychological horror

"Mother's Baby" in the Berlinale competition

Between Hamburg and China

Short film "Guochang/Obsthof" at the Berlinale

"There is always hope"

Interview with Mohammad Rasoulof

With the magic of a fairy tale

Film adaptation of the novel "Der Buchspazierer" at Filmfest Hamburg

A chick from Hamburg

German premiere of "Christmas of the Animals"

The series I've always wanted to see

Black Fruit @ Filmfest Hamburg

From Miniatur Wunderland to the Nordlichter: major Hamburg shoots promoted

Over three million euros in Fundings

The MOIN committees are funding a total of 31 projects with 3.1 million euros in their latest funding round. The highest sum went to the family adventure "Miniatur Wunderland" - with 1.1 million euros in funding and 23 days of filming in the region.

Eine junge Frau liegt im Gras

Strong North German cinema

67th Nordic Film Days Lübeck

The film north meets in Lübeck: the 67th Nordic Film Days will take place there from 5 to 9 November 2025. More than 180 films will be shown in ten sections - including 18 MOIN-funded productions such as the haunting drama "Smalltown Girl" by Kiel filmmaker Hille Norden, the world premiere of "Astrid Lindgren - Humanity Has Lost Its Mind" by Kiel-based Director Wilfried Hauke and the animated film "Mama Micra" by Rebecca Blöcher from Hamburg, which was nominated for the German Short Film Award.

EFM Toolbox Programme 2026 for underrepresented groups

Call for Application

MOIN Film Fund and the European Film Market Toolbox Programme are delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership! Apply to attend the EFM Toolbox Programme and the European Film Market in Berlin from February 12-18, 2026!

Ein Mann und eine Frau sitzen sich auf Stühlen gegenüber. In der Mitte steht eine weitere Frau, die scheinbar moderiert

For up-and-coming filmmakers: Directors Village 2026

Are you a Director and Script Writer from Hamburg or Schleswig-Holstein and have already realised at least one short film? Are you currently working on a new fictional short film and want to get the most out of your project with the help of customised expert coaching? Then apply to take part in the Directors Village 2026!

Germany in focus at Nordic Film Market and TV Drama Vision 2026

Gothenburg Film Festival Industry 2026

German FIlms and Göteborg Film Festival have announced that Germany is the official focus country of the upcoming Nordic Film Market and TV Drama Vision. The Market and Drama Vision are part of the Gothenburg Film Festival Industry. This focus will bring a diverse selection of German Executive Producers, funds and key decision makers to Gothenburg to forge new connections and deepen co-operation between the audiovisual institutions of the Nordic countries and Germany.

Open Call: North German delegation for United XR Europe 2025

In December, United XR Europe will bring the European XR scene together in Brussels for the first time - and you can be part of it! Together with Augmented World Expo (AWE) and Stereopsia, a new European industry meeting place for immersive media is being created here, combining conference, expo, networking and market activities.

Writers with Nordic-German stories wanted

After the successful kick-off at the Hamburg Film Festival, it's now time to get down to business: MOIN Film Fund, the Five Nordics and the German Federal Film Board (FFA) are looking for ten established writers from Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland for Nordic NEST.

Dr. Daniel Possler steht auf dem Dach des Grünen Bunkers

How does film shape our ecological behaviour?

Dr Daniel Possler conducts research in the Green Bunker

How do inspiring visions of the future in entertainment media affect the ecological transformation of our society? Communication scientist Dr Daniel Possler is currently investigating this question in Hamburg's Green Bunker as part of his residency research grant, which was awarded for the first time by the MOIN Film Fund and Planet Narratives.

Ein Junge in einem Holzboot

This is how much north there is in Filmfest Hamburg 2025

From Fatih Akin to Sheri Hagen

The 33rd edition of Filmfest Hamburg is just around the corner - and the Hanseatic city is shining in its most beautiful yellow colour. This year, 14 MOIN-funded productions have made it into the programme, including the Cannes films "Amrum" by Fatih Akin and "Romeria" by Carla Simón, "Short Summer" by Nastia Korkia, which recently won an award in Venice, and the Hamburg animation adventure "The Last Whalesinger" by Reza Memari.

Two Lions for MOIN-supported talents

Venice International Film Festival

Two of the coveted prizes at the Venice International Film Festival went to MOIN-funded productions on Saturday evening: The "Lion of the Future - Luigi De Laurentiis Award" for best debut went to "Short Summer" by Nastia Korkia. Actress Luna Wedler received the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actress for her outstanding performance in "Silent Friend".

Zwei Gesichter, die aus jeweils zwei unterschiedlichen Personen bestehen

Leadership, storytelling and artificial intelligence

EXPLORER KONFERENZ 2025

On 2 October 2025, the EXPLORER KONFERENZ will once again bring together international experts from the creative industries, financing and innovation as part of FILMFEST HAMBURG INDUSTRY DAYS. In times of unstoppable transformation, the cross-industry conference poses questions about the success factors of leadership and creativity in the digital age - while also focussing on the practical benefits and perspectives of AI.

100,000 euros more for Hamburg's art house and neighbourhood cinemas

Hamburg cinema prices 2025

The MOIN Film Fund introduces the "MOIN Cinema Bonus": Additional funding totalling 100,000 euros, which will be awarded this year as part of the Hamburg Cinema Awards.