Through the eyes of a vacuum cleaner20.11.2024"Harvest" wins XR Pitch Battle 2024Anetta Jones and Matthew Shaw win the XR Pitch Battle 2024. Their project "Harvest", produced by ScanLAB Projects, deals with the monitoring of modern hoover robots.
Film trainee programme for career changers promotes diversity and innovation11.11.2024GetOnSet enters its third roundHamburg, 11 November 2024 - Hamburg Media School and MOIN Film Fund's GetOnSet programme has entered its third year with 14 new film trainees. The practice-oriented training on the film set and in post production offers career changers an optimal entry into the film industry and actively promotes more diversity. This is demonstrated by the anonymous application process and the high demand. Once again, over 180 applications were received.
70,000 euros for German-Turkish arthouse cinema07.11.2024From Berlin and Hamburg to IstanbulHamburg, 07.11.2024 - At this year's meeting, the German-Turkish Co-Production Development Fund of Medienboard, MOIN Film Fund and Istanbul Film Festival will award 70,000 euros for the development of seven new German-Turkish film projects.
EAVE Slate and Inspirational Labs06.11.2024Apply now!Apply now to the EAVE Slate or to the Inspirational Labs at When East Meets West 2025!
With the magic of a fairy tale26.09.2024Film adaptation of the novel "Der Buchspazierer" at Filmfest Hamburg
Endlich wieder Nordvember04.11.2024Nordische Filmtage Lübeck 2024Lübeck, 04.11.24 – Mit den Nordischen Filmtagen widmet sich Lübeck vom 6. bis 10. November ganz der Filmkunst im Norden. Mit 18 MOIN-geförderten Projekten im Programm bietet das Festival ein breites Spektrum: Mit dabei sind die Schleswig-Holsteinischen Regisseurinnen Pola Rader und Hille Norden, ein Film über den Lübecker Schriftsteller Thomas Mann und das Langfilmdebut “Der Fleck” des Hamburgers Willy Hans.
Cinema without borders10.10.2024New cinema subscriptions from Hamburg and Schleswig-HolsteinGo to the cinema as often as you like: this is now possible with two new cinema subscriptions from Film-Norden. The Cineville card from Hamburg offers unlimited access to the entire film programme of many cinemas throughout Germany from 20 euros per month. The provider Cinfinity from Schleswig-Holstein will be launched later this year. Both projects were supported by the MOIN Film Fund.
10 NEST projects go into space08.10.2024NEST funding decisionScript Writers of 10 projects take part in a five-day workshop, the NEST Space, and work together on their ideas and drafts. With NEST, MOIN Film Fund has been breaking new ground in the area of development funding since this year.
Filmfest Hamburg 202425.09.2024MOIN at the Filmfest Hamburg: Funded films and eventsWith 20 MOIN-funded productions at Filmfest Hamburg, there is something for everyone: binge-watchers can look forward to six episodes of "Schwarze Früchte", young film fans can immerse themselves in astronomical adventures and cineastes can enjoy numerous award-winning premieres. We have put together an overview of when and where you can see your favourites here.
"Risk & Reward"17.09.2024The Explorer Konferenz programme is online!As a prelude to this year's INDUSTRY DAYS of FILMFEST HAMBURG, the Explorer Konferenz invites you to the Hanseatic city on 30 September under the motto "Risk & Reward". The conference programme has now been announced. Among the 16 speakers: Astronaut Dr Insa Thiele-Eich, who will provide insights into dealing with risks on her journey to the ISS, BAFTA winner Tobi Kyeremateng, who will talk about experimental production structures, and Johanna Koljonen, who will present the current Nostradamus Report 2024.
Distribution ceremony at the Koralle cinema12.09.2024Hamburg cinema awards 2024Culture Senator Dr Carsten Brosda presented the Hamburg Cinema Awards 2024 at the traditional Koralle cinema in Volksdorf on Wednesday evening. The prizes, worth a total of 100,000 euros, went to 15 arthouse and district cinemas. A special prize was also awarded to "A Wall is a Screen", which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023.
Filmfest Hamburg will be MOINumentally good10.09.202419 funded productions in the programmeAutumn in Hamburg is Filmfest time again: 19 MOIN-funded films and series are on the programme at the 32nd Filmfest Hamburg. Among others: the German Oscar candidate "The Seeds of the Sacred Fig" by Mohammad Rasoulof, "Der Buchspazierer" with Christoph Maria Herbst and "The Outrun" by Nora Fingscheidt.
Germany is Focus Country in Tallinn25.08.2024Black Nights Film Festival 2024The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will take place this year from 8 to 24 November. What makes it special: There will be a special focus on German productions at both the festival and the Industry Part in 2024 - because Germany is Focus Country! We take a closer look at the Industry Part for you.
The German Oscar nominee is once again from Hamburg22.08.2024Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Sacred Fig"After his escape from Iran and the acclaimed premiere in Cannes, the next important milestone for Director Mohammad Rasoulof from Hamburg follows: As German Films announced today, the film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig", produced in the Hanseatic city, will enter the race for the Best International Feature Film.
10,000 euros in funding for your XR project!16.08.2024Apply now!Do you have an idea for an artistic and/or narrative XR project? Would you like to pitch this idea to a jury online or live? Then apply for the XR Pitch Battle of MOIN Film Fund by 17 October.
Three Hamburg productions in Toronto06.08.2024TIFF 2024"Seven Days" by Director Ali Samadi Ahadi will celebrate its world premiere at the 2024 Totonto International Film Festival. Also included: "Happy Holidays" by Scandar Copti and "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" by Mohammad Rasoulof. All three films will screen in the Centrepiece programme.
Future North at the Nordic Film Days Lübeck31.07.2024Call for young talentAre you a Director working on a new film project? Are you from Schleswig-Holstein and already have your first short film in the can? Would you like to work on your film project together with others and gain specific insights into the international film industry? Then apply now for the Future North programme as part of the Nordic Film Days Lübeck, where MOIN Film Fund is once again a partner institution this year.
The first programme highlights have been announced30.07.2024Explorer Konferenz in HamburgThe Explorer Konferenz kicks off this year's INDUSTRY DAYS at FILMFESTS HAMBURG and invites you to the Hanseatic city on 30 September under the motto "Risk & Reward" to shed light on the changes in producing for film, television and streaming.
MOIN goes Venice25.07.202481st Venice Film FestivalMOIN Film Fund is represented at this year's Venice Film Festival from 28 August to 7 September with three funded productions. These include a VR project from Schleswig-Holstein and an international co-production with Hamburg participation.
Four North German productions in Locarno25.07.202477th Locarno Film FestivalFrom 7 to 17 August, everything in Locarno will once again revolve around the world of film. The Film North is represented with four productions - including the family drama "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" by Mohammad Rasoulof, which has already won an award in Cannes, on the Piazza Grande and the film "New Dawn Fades", co-produced from Hamburg, in the international competition.
Filming finishes for İlker Çatak's "Yellow Letters" in the Hanseatic city11.07.2024Hamburg Senator for Culture visits film setThe shooting of İlker Çatak's new feature film "Yellow Letters" came to an end on Wednesday. The Director of the Oscar-nominated film "The Teachers' Lounge" has been filming in Hamburg and the surrounding area over the past few weeks. Hamburg's Senator for Culture and Media, Dr Carsten Brosda, visited the film set on the last day of shooting.
Everything hygge10.07.2024Funding decision Director's CutAt its latest meeting, the Director's Cut Committee of MOIN Film Fund supported 16 projects with more than 700,000 euros. Among them: the social horror film "Hygge" by Hamburg Media School graduates Lena Fakler and Zarah Schrade and the documentary "Cinema Popular" by Hamburg filmmaker Philipp Hartmann.
Cowl cult and invisible borders03.07.2024Funding decision Kurz + InnovativThe Short Film and Innovative Committees of the MOIN Film Fund awarded 161,000 euros to four projects at the current meeting. These include the Icelandic co-production "Deep Sea Blue" by Hilke Rönnfeldt from Schleswig-Holstein and the interactive VR experience "Golems" by Kiel-based XR artists Deborah and Dennis Reinmüller.
Living art and voices in your head28.06.2024High End funding decisionThe High End Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded more than 1.7 million euros to ten projects at its latest meeting. These include the animation adventure "Out of Frame" by Hamburg-based Ulysses Filmproduktion and the action thriller "Control" with Hollywood star James McAvoy.
The film industry as a guest at Kampnagel18.06.2024MOIN Mittsommer 2024Red carpet and the latest film funding figures: On Tuesday, the northern film industry came together for the annual "MOIN Midsummer" festival at Kampnagel. Around 1,000 guests from film and TV, culture and politics included Cannes winner Mohammad Rasoulof, the "Sløborn" team Aaron Hilmer and Emily Kusche as well as "Die Discounter" Emil Belton, Oskar Belton and Bruno Alexander. Lots of information was provided by MOIN CEO Helge Albers and Senator for Culture Dr Carsten Brosda, who reviewed the film year to date.
EXPLORER KONFERENZ at FILMFEST HAMBURG 202413.06.2024Risk & RewardThe EXPLORER KONFERENZ will kick off this year's FILMFEST HAMBURG INDUSTRY DAYS for the fifth time as part of FILMFEST HAMBURG and will be dedicated to the topic of "Risk & Reward" on 30 September 2024.
Eleven film theatres in Schleswig-Holstein receive awards13.06.2024Schleswig-Holstein Cinema Prize 2024Eleven film theatres in Schleswig-Holstein have been awarded the state's cinema prize this year. On Wednesday (12 June), State Secretary for Culture Guido Wendt presented the certificates at the award ceremony in Kiel and praised the cinema landscape in Schleswig-Holstein as an integral and indispensable part of a diverse cultural offering.
20 northern German projects under development07.06.2024NEST funding decisionWith NEST, MOIN Film Fund has been breaking new ground in the area of development funding since this year. In addition to customised funding tools, all participants take part in a five-day workshop (NEST Space) and work together on their ideas and drafts. A total of 20 projects were supported in the first two funding rounds.
Mohammad Rasoulof wins in Cannes26.05.2024Award for Hamburg productionThe Hamburg-produced family drama "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" by Mohammad Rasoulof has won the Special Jury Prize at this year's 77th Cannes International Film Festival. The honour is one of the most important awards at the festival. Rasoulof was able to accept the award in person in Cannes on Saturday after a dangerous escape from Iran.
Mohammad Rasoulof in Cannes competition14.05.2024Hamburg production at Festival de CannesThe 77th Cannes International Film Festival begins today, tuesday. It is currently unclear whether directors Mohammad Rasoulof, who lives in Hamburg and Iran, will be able to attend the world premiere of his MOIN-funded film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" in person. Hamburg's Senator for Culture Dr Carsten Brosda, MOIN Film Fund and FILMFEST HAMBURG express their solidarity.
Nine Lolas for the Film North03.05.2024German Film Award 2024The German Film Awards 2024 were presented in Berlin on Friday evening. The winners of the evening included the film "Sterben" (Dying) by Matthias Glasner, which was shot in Hamburg, with four awards - including the LOLA in gold for best feature film - and "Im toten Winkel" by Hamburg filmmaker Ayşe Polat with three awards.
Screen Talent Europe Pitching Forum02.05.2024Apply now!Attention up-and-coming filmmakers from Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein: You have until 10 May to apply for the Screen Talent Europe Pitching Forum 2024. The event will take place on 12 and 13 June in Grimstad, Norway.
GetOnSet enters its third round29.04.2024Applications possible until 17 June 2024Hamburg Media School, MOIN Film Fund and the City of Hamburg are continuing their GetOnSet film trainee programme for the third year. The practical programme remains an important tool for tackling the shortage of skilled workers in the film and series industry.
First Cut Lab Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein 202403.04.2024Apply now!Our cooperation with the international mentoring programme "First Cut Lab" is entering the next round! The "First Cut Lab Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein" is aimed specifically at MOIN-funded feature film productions that are in the editing phase. There will be an info call for interested parties on 16 April.
Urban chaos and Danish war veterans28.03.2024Funding decision Director's CutAt its current meeting, the Director's Cut Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded around 900,000 euros to eight projects, including the feature film debut of Hamburg-based directing duo Nicolaas Schmidt and Anne Döring and the drama "Hercules Falling" with "Game of Thrones" actor Dar Salim.
Mysterious suitcases and forbidden cassettes25.03.2024Funding decision Kurz + InnovativIn its first meeting of the year, the Kurz + Innovativ Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded 160,000 euros to five projects, including the animated film "Uncle Filmi" by Director Nazgol Kashani and the 360-degree film "The Nama Hut" by Namibian artist Tuli Mekondjo.
19 nominations for MOIN-funded productions19.03.2024Deutscher Filmpreis 2024Six productions with North German participation can hope to win a total of 19 LOLAs at the German Film Awards 2024. Right at the forefront: the Berlinale film "Sterben" (Dying) by Hamburg-born Matthias Glasner with nine nominations. There were four nominations for "Stella. Ein Leben." by Hamburg-based Director Kilian Riedhof, and Hamburg filmmaker Ayşe Polat was also nominated three times for her Berlinale film "In the Blind Spot".
Many days of filming in Schleswig-Holstein08.03.2024High End funding roundIn its first funding session of the year, the High End Committee of MOIN Film Fund awards more than two million euros to eleven projects. Among them: the drama "Der Heimatlose" with 20 shooting days in Schleswig-Holstein and the children's film "Bille & Zottel" with 37 shooting days in the northernmost federal state.
OMNI sets the course for a more inclusive film and media industry19.02.2024New diversity platform presented at BerlinaleHow diverse is the German film industry really? MOIN Film Fund is launching the pilot phase of its new "OMNI Inclusion Data" platform with a kick-off event at the Berlinale. With the help of the tool, reliable figures on diversity in the German film and TV industry are to be recorded on an ongoing basis for the first time.
"Sterben" and "L'Empire" in the Berlinale Competition15.02.20248x MOIN in the capitalTwo MOIN-funded films have the chance to win a Golden Bear at the 74th Berlinale! The star-studded family drama "Dying" by Matthias Glasner and the new science fiction film by French Director Bruno Dumont are in the competition race. Five other films have also made it into the Berlinale programme.
Animated rabbits and tricky female soldiers30.01.2024Around one million euros for eleven projectsThe High End Committee of the MOIN Film Fund has awarded more than one million euros in its current meeting. The eleven funded projects include the third instalment of the successful animated film series "The Bunny School" by Hamburg-based Ute von Münchow-Pohl and a historical drama starring Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Hüller.
Oscar nomination for "The Teachers' Lounge"23.01.202496th Academy Awards: Hamburg is thereFive Lolas at the German Film Awards, two nominations for the European Film Awards - and now the chance to win an Oscar®: Directors İlker Çatak's film "The Teachers' Lounge" is one of five films to receive a nomination in the "Best International Film" category, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. The drama was shot entirely in Hamburg and stars European shooting star Leonie Benesch.
Eight times MOIN in the Berlinale programme22.01.202474th Berlin International Film FestivalBig star line-up for the eight Berlinale productions of the MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein: With prominent actors such as Saoirse Ronan, Lars Eidinger, Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, films by Bruno Dumont, Matthias Glasner, Nora Fingscheidt and Julia von Heinz are in the official programme of the Berlinale 2024. The competition film "Sterben" was largely shot in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.
Solo in Hamburg19.01.2024More than 1.3 million euros for 22 projectsAt its current meeting, the Director's Cut Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded more than 1.3 million euros to 22 projects. Among them are the new Hamburg project "Die Stadt" by "Human Flowers of Flesh" Director Helena Wittmann and the documentary "Solo" about the struggle of single mothers by Hamburg-based directing duo Simona Dürnberg and Christian von Brockhausen.
Helge Albers confirmed as CEO of MOIN Film Fund18.01.2024Contract extensionHelge Albers has been successfully managing MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein since April 2019. The Supervisory Board of the film funding organisation has now unanimously voted in favour of extending the contract for a further five years. The contract, which runs until 2029, was signed today by Helge Albers and the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Senator for Culture and Media Dr Carsten Brosda.
Bye bye script funding, hello NEST11.01.2024MOIN Film Fund reorganises development divisionMOIN Film Fund is breaking new ground in the funding of scripts and ideas: In future, Script Writers and Creators will receive customised Fundings and the opportunity to fully exploit the potential of their ideas with other creatives in a collaborative thinking space. Welcome to NEST.
Oscar hopes for two films from Hamburg22.12.2023Academy Awards 2024One step further in the Oscar® race: İlker Çatak's Hamburg film "The Teachers' Lounge" has made it onto the shortlist in the category "Best International Film". Among the other candidates: The historical film "Kings Land" starring Mads Mikkelsen, which celebrated its German premiere at Filmfest Hamburg in autumn.
Saying goodbye and finding hope13.12.2023Around 150,000 euros to 7 projectsIn its last meeting of the year, the Kurz + Innovativ Committee of the MOIN Film Fund awarded around 150,000 euros to seven projects. These include the short film "No Time" by Schleswig-Holstein Screenplay Award winner Jackie Gillies and the mixed media experience "Haunted Healing" by Hamburg-based animation company Fabian&Fred.
New Nordlichters wanted!30.11.2023Call for applications for the 2024 young talent programmeFor the seventh time, there is a new call for entries for the NORDLICHTER - the debut series organised by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein and nordmedia - Film- und Mediengesellschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen. We are looking for new North German film material.
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