Co-Producing Europe – And What’s Germany’s Next Move?

in partnership with the Alliance of German Producers – Film & Television / Produktionsallianz

International co-production is becoming increasingly important for ambitious European series – while the frameworks supporting it are shifting. In Germany, federal incentive funding for film and high-end series has already been fully allocated for 2026, with fewer resources expected for 2027. This puts renewed focus on the future of the country’s funding framework and its role in international co-production. How can Germany maintain and strengthen its position as a reliable and competitive partner as financing models and industry needs evolve?
At the same time, Europe is creating new opportunities for collaboration: the Council of Europe is advancing dedicated support and a new legal framework for series co-production, while AgoraEU and MEDIA+ could reshape EU audiovisual support from 2028. As the European co-production landscape evolves, what is Germany’s next move? And how can national and European frameworks work together to strengthen international series collaboration?