After fourteen years, Hein returns to his hometown on a remote island, only to discover that the close-knit community no longer recognizes him. They suspect him of being an impostor and demand a trial to determine his true identity. The film premiered at the 2026 Berlinale and will be in theaters starting August 27. Andreas Nickl plays the role of FIETE.

Karla Cristóbal is writing the screenplay for Maverick Film’s new feature film. The FFF Bayern has provided funding for the project’s story development. The film tells the story of young Charly, who takes a job at the world’s first sex shop, thereby breaking free from the constraints of middle-class family life in the 1960s. But working alongside her famous boss, Beate Uhse, her struggle for sexual freedom threatens to end precisely where success and business take precedence over everything else.

Clelia Sarto is currently filming for the ZDF series. Following the series' successful debut this year, production is now underway on the next season. Clelia Sarto will once again portray “Louise Kempfer.”

Komödie im Bayerischen Hof
Bad Wolfgau is a popular spa town. In addition to its soothing natural surroundings—such as fresh air, clean water, beautiful scenery, and wealthy guests—it has yet another advantage: the town maintains its own spa orchestra. For the past seven years, Maestro Sergio Sansalone has served as the town’s general music director, though his real name is Siegfried Brandstetter. He has adopted the identity of this Italian grandee; the image of the Italian musical genius helps him project authority, weave intrigues, and mediate romantic disasters. In early 2027, Dieter Fischer will take the stage in the comedy at the Bayerischer Hof. Tickets are now on sale.

The new “Tatort Stuttgart” episode, “Stäffele,” will premiere at the German Film Festival in Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Stefanie von Poser stars as “Monika Kienle.”

Geld wie Heu
Alexander Dierbach’s film will air on RTL on July 29, 2026, at 8:15 p.m., or you can watch it now on RTL+. Former police officer Eric Seeler works as a street worker in Lübeck. When one of his charges becomes a murder suspect, his path crosses with that of Detective Hannah Vogt, who at first has a hard time dealing with Seeler’s unconventional ways. But as the investigation intensifies, confrontation gives way to trust—and opposites form a team. Screenplay: Alexander Dierbach and Mike Bäuml; Director: Alexander Dierbach.

The new comedy series will be available on the ZDF Mediathek starting September 4 and will air weekly on ZDFneo starting September 29 at 9:45 p.m. The thrilling world of intelligence meets a stuffy German government agency: Five young people—each with great strengths and equally great quirks—who are determined to become agents but are thwarted by rules, reality, and, above all, themselves. Written by Hannah Schopf and Christof Pilsl; directed by Nadine Keil and Christof Pilsl.

A self-assured “Very Best Ager” reunites with his old flame, a progressive professor. The romantic comedy “An Almost Perfect Proposal,” starring Johanna Bittenbinder, among others, is screening at the festival in Ludwigshafen am Rhein. The film is also nominated for the 2026 Rheingold Audience Award.

goes Toronto
The film by Katharina Rabl and Karla Cristóbal, who co-wrote the screenplay, will be screened in the Discovery section at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.

“Der Heimatlose,” starring Andreas Nickl, will be screened at the 22nd German Film Festival in Ludwigshafen am Rhein and is thus also nominated for the 2026 Rheingold Audience Award. The film had previously premiered at this year's Berlinale.

Alexander Dierbach is already celebrated the premiere of "Der unsichtbare Zeuge" at this year's Munich Film Festival. Now the film can also be seen at the 22nd Ludwigshafen German Film Festival. It is also in the running for the 2026 Rheingold Audience Award.

Following its premiere at the 43rd Munich Film Festival, Lars Jessen will present his film, “Spaziergang nach Syrakus,” at the German Film Festival in Ludwigshafen am Rhein. In addition to the 2026 Rheingold Audience Award, the film has also been nominated for the Film Art Award.

A group of friends plans to spend the weekend at Juliane’s chalet in the mountains. After a grueling climb, they reach the top only to find a surprise waiting for them: Three strangers have taken up residence in the chalet and refuse to leave. The confrontation with the trio puts the group to the test, and soon everyone is wondering who is friend and who is foe. Felix Hellmann plays the role of “Erwin.” Available starting August 1 in the ZDF Mediathek and on August 10 at 8:15 p.m. on ZDF.

Ismail Şahin is currently directing two films for the popular ARD-Degeto series. "The Curse of Ötzi" and "Rattenlinie" are being filmed in Bolzano and the surrounding area. Hanspeter Müller-Drossaart is back on board. Production: Letterbox Filmproduktion.

Tango
Joana Vogdt is currently directing the third film in the ARD-Degeto series. A brutal murder in an exclusive tango club in Salzburg, a handful of shady suspects, and an eccentric forensic psychologist who keeps his cards close to his chest. Clelia Sarto stars in the film. Production: Mona Film and Tivoli Film.

Drehstart
The ZDF film, starring Jacob Matschenz in the lead role, is currently being shot in North Rhine-Westphalia. In a romance book club of all places, two people meet who couldn’t have more different views on love. It is produced by Network Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH and directed by Laura Fischer.

We are delighted to announce that we are now representing Markus Brandl as an actor. Markus is a regular cast member of the popular ZDF series “Die Bergretter,” and he also appears in various other TV shows and films. In addition, he has been playing the role of ‘Simmerl’ in “Der Brandner Kaspar und das ewig' Leben” at the Volkstheater München since 2005. Welcome, dear Markus!

Filming has begun on the 26th season. Dieter Fischer is back in front of the camera as “Kommissar Stadler.” Bavaria Fiction GmbH is producing 24 episodes for ZDF. Casting: Tessa Frank.

The film opens in German theaters on September 24, 2026. Yung Ngo plays the role of “Mr. Nguyen.” Twelve-year-old Emil Tischbein travels alone from his hometown of Neustadt to Berlin to visit his grandmother and cousin Pony Hütchen. But during the train ride, a shady man named Grundeis steals all his money. Instead of going to the police, Emil takes matters into his own hands. Production: UFA Fiction GmbH, Director: David Dietl, Casting: Nina Haun.