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MFG is looking for a Managing Director (f/m/d)

MFG Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg mbH (MFG) is a public agency by the State of Baden-Württemberg and Südwestrundfunk (SWR). MFG’s mission is to support film culture and the film industry, including animation and visual effects, as well as to promote the cultural and creative industries, including games. The MFG Filmförderung division focuses on providing project funding, while the MFG Kreativ division is dedicated to advisory, networking, and mediation services for the cultural and creative industries, with a special emphasis on digital culture. Additionally, MFG advises and supports projects in the areas of media literacy and state-wide online initiatives.

As part of a planned succession due to retirement, MFG is looking to appoint a new Managing Director (f/m/d) as of July 1, 2026.

The application deadline is May 23, 2025. You can find more information and apply here: https://www.mfg.de/ueber-die-mfg/karriere/detailansicht/140-geschaeftsfuehrerin-geschaeftsfuehrer-m-w-d/

Nominations for the Deutscher Filmpreis 2025 announced!

LOLA Deutscher Filmpreis © Clemens Porikys

The Deutsche Filmakademie (German Film Academy) announced the nominations for the Deutscher Filmpreis 2025 (German Film Award 2025) a few days ago. Members of the AMCRS can also hope for a LOLA!

In the “Best Visual Effects” category, Max Riess, Sven Martin and Bernie Kimbacher and their team from PIXOMONDO have been nominated for “Woodwalkers” – Sven Martin is a graduate of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg’s Animationsinstitut. Additionally, LAVAlabs was involved in creating the VFX for the film, which has also been nominated as “Best Children’s Film.”

Also nominated in the category “Best Visual Effects” are teams from RISE. They can even celebrate nominations for two productions – Jan Stoltz, Franzisca Puppe, Sebastian Lauer and their team for their work on “Hagen – Im Tal der Nibelungen” as well as Robert Pinnow and his team for the effects in “Das Licht.” Jan Stoltz also studied at the Animationsinstitut.

On May 9, 2025, the Lola winners will be announced at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for all the nominees!

All Nominees | All nominations of MFG-funded productions | All nominations of productions by Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and its alumni

VFX Breakdown „Woodwalkers“ (PIXOMONDO)
VFX Breakdown „Hagen“ (RISE)
Trailer „Das Licht“ (X Verleih AG)

GAMESCOM 2025: Apply now for the THE LÄND joint booth!

From August 20 to 22, 2025, the booth “THE LÄND – Games & Gamification Made in Baden-Württemberg” will showcase companies, games, interactive media, and apps at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne. To achieve this, MFG Baden-Württemberg is looking for the best games and interactive VR and XR applications – from entertainment to smart automotive industry and training solutions – made in Baden-Württemberg. The goal is to present the innovative strength of Baden-Württemberg’s gaming industry to an international trade audience at the world’s largest trade fair for computer and video games.

THE LÄND joint booth 2024, Photo: MFG Baden-Württemberg

Companies, developers, and institutions from the games, media, and digital industries – especially those with VR/AR/XR/UX projects – are invited to apply. Spots are limited, and selection will be made by a jury. The THE LÄND booth in the Business Area of Gamescom offers a prime location alongside other international exhibitors. In collaboration with Baden-Württemberg International and the K³ Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaftsbüro Karlsruhe, a diverse program will be provided, including networking opportunities and visits from political representatives.

Application Deadline: March 21, 2025 | Apply now!

Source and further information at the MFG website

Participants and impressions from previous years