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Göttingen gives up Filmstadt project: what now for the creative scene?
Göttingen had to abandon the film city project; the film office continues to support local film projects and offers events.
Göttingen gives up Filmstadt project: what now for the creative scene?
The once vibrant film city of Göttingen is facing upheaval. How Göttingen Tageblatt reports, the attempt to redevelop Göttingen into a permanent production and training location for films and series has officially failed. Historically, the city has been a center for cinematic creativity, but circumstances have changed since the film office was founded in 2019.
The initiators Sven Schreivogel and Alexander Siebrecht tried to position the city as an attractive location for filmmakers with a film location agency. However, after a workshop with representatives of the film industry, it became clear that the starting point for the desired projects was no longer viable. Support for film productions has become sparse: recently, projects have been realized without financial support and budgets are few and far between.
New direction of the film office
The film office will continue to support projects that are implemented in Göttingen or the surrounding area, but the goals will now be adjusted to the new circumstances. The ambitious plan to build a film museum in the city was abandoned; instead, changing exhibitions are planned in the city center, which will be carried out in coordination with the city marketing department. Film city Göttingen However, in recent years it has already taken major steps to shed light on the city's film history.
The reappraisal of Göttingen's film history is also being tackled, a concern that is still very popular. The preservation of the film studio building on the Sartorius Campus is a central theme in the film office's planning. In addition, a book entitled “Hollywood on the Leine – Film in Göttingen” will be published in October 2025, which will shed light on the film-historical facets of the city.
Film-themed events
The city tour “75 Years of Film City Göttingen” has already been scheduled and will take place on June 22, 2025. These events not only offer a look into the passato cinematic world of Göttingen, but also promote cultural life in the city. In addition, a look is taken at the historical significance of the film studio, which was founded in the 1940s and became “Little Hollywood”.
Göttingen film history is full of exciting anecdotes and stories that are worth telling. From the work of the famous comedian Heinz Erhardt to the classics that were filmed here, such as “Roses for the Prosecutor” – all of these are facets that need to be preserved. Göttingen Tourism In this context, has also provided interesting insights into the city's cinematic highlights and will continue to do so.
One thing remains clear: Göttingen remains a place with an eventful film history and even if the future of the film office brings with it new challenges, the love of film art and the memory of a flourishing era will continue to find a place in the hearts of the people of Göttingen.