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Funding 411: Germany

The German production industry enjoyed explosive growth in the mid- to late '90s, with companies going public, expanding and reaping the rewards of a booming broadcast landscape. Unfortunately, that golden age was short-lived and by the new millennium, the market had turned 180 degrees. Recovery has been steady, however, and one thing hasn't changed - Germany still has a strong production backbone, steeled by public funding bodies willing to help producers realize their vision.

November 1, 2004

The German production industry enjoyed explosive growth in the mid- to late '90s, with companies going public, expanding and reaping the rewards of a booming broadcast landscape. Unfortunately, that golden age was short-lived and by the new millennium, the market had turned 180 degrees. Recovery has been steady, however, and one thing hasn't changed - Germany still has a strong production backbone, steeled by public funding bodies willing to help producers realize their vision.