GERMAN DOCUMENTARIES –
AROUND THE WORLD
German Documentaries is an initiative ofthe German Documentary Association and German Films to support German documentary filmmakers in the international marketing of their films. The support includes the organization of delegations to important international festivals and networking events, and has already benefitted hundreds of documentary filmmakers. But despite such support, Germany’s documentary film industry doesn’t have it easy in maintaining its position internationally. A survey by the European Documentary Network in 2016 indicates that other EU countries offer more extensive and lasting support for the international marketing of their documentary filmmakers. And, of course, this has its consequences: in comparison with some of the surveyed countries, German documentary filmmakers are underrepresented in this highly competitive field. In constructive conversation with German Films, policy makers and film funders, the German Documentary Association continuously strives to improve the conditions and situation for the German documentary industry. More information about the German Documentaries initiative is available at www.german-documentaries.de.
Sunny Side La Rochelle (courtesy of AG DOK)