Berlin-Brandenburg Film Industry Faces Production Decline Amid Rising Costs

The region recorded 10% fewer filming days in 2024 as productions moved to countries with more competitive incentives.

The Berlin-Brandenburg region saw a drop to 5,000 filming days in 2024, a 10% decrease from the previous year, according to the Media Board Berlin-Brandenburg (MBB).
Rising production costs and the lack of internationally competitive federal film incentives were cited as key reasons for the decline.
Notable productions like the TV series 'Der Palast' and 'Charité' moved filming to Poland and the Czech Republic, respectively, due to better financial incentives.
Despite the challenges, the region remains a leading film hub in Germany, with 101 productions, including Netflix's 'Kacken an der Havel' and the feature film 'Zikaden,' completed in 2024.
The MBB has allocated €4.1 million in its first 2025 funding round, supporting 35 projects, including a new adaptation of 'Emil and the Detectives' and the production 'Raging Moms.'