By Savannah Talley
Berlin has attracted eccentric artists for decades due to its colorful history as an innovative artistic titan. One such art form that Berlin is best known for is filmmaking. The independent filmmakers of Germany have been setting new standards for the past century, but recent industry changes have made this reputation difficult to maintain.
The post-COVID streaming platform boom has withdrawn from Germany, and in its shadow lies countless lost jobs and struggling artists, looking toward independent film to find work. Simultaneously, standards for public film funding in the country have grown more rigid, and these independent projects are having a hard time getting off the ground. Despite this, many of these filmmakers refuse to give up the craft that has illustrated their personal purpose and captured their hearts.
‘Project Berlin’ multimedia elements: