As the coronavirus crisis continues to devastate Germany’s entertainment industry, calls are growing ever louder for an official ban on shooting.At the same time, the country’s film funders have come together to finance an industry rescue package, while leading TV broadcasters are promising to bear a share of the costs of shuttered productions.The crisis has already resulted in cancellations of some major film and TV productions across the country.
At Studio Babelsberg, work on Warner Bros.’ “The Matrix 4” and Sony Pictures’ “Uncharted” has been put on hold for several weeks.
Constantin Film has said the pandemic has “interrupted” most of its current productions.Yet many producers have been forced to continue working or face financial ruin.Berlin-based X Filme is calling for an official government ban on filming in order to ensure production companies can qualify for state aid.
At the moment, shooting is allowed on private premises,
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