With the publication of the 69th edition of the Film Statistics Yearbook by the umbrella organization of the film industry (SPIO), the analyses of the entire film distribution chain also include current data on the development of the German film festival sector. A key finding is that in 2024, the sector will return to its pre-pandemic growth trajectory, with 14 new companies being founded and only six liquidations (previous year: 19 new entries/26 exits). In addition, a number of film festivals founded in previous years will also be making their first broad public appearance, bringing the total number of film festivals in the sector to 437 in 2024. Berlin and Bavaria continue to account for just under 40 percent of all film festivals in Germany, demonstrating the central characteristic of film festivals: their suitability for any location, regardless of whether it is in an urban or rural area.
Further information on the publication can be found here.
