German Producer Augenschein Advances Star-Studded Slate Amid Volatile Market
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German production company Augenschein is moving forward with multiple high-profile film projects, including the vampire thriller 'Flesh of the Gods' starring Kristen Stewart and an airplane thriller starring Michelle Rodriguez. The company is navigating a financing market that remains volatile, particularly for North American sales. Germany's increased tax incentives are providing a supportive backdrop for production.
Facts First
- Augenschein is currently shooting 'Flesh of the Gods', a vampire thriller starring Kristen Stewart and Wagner Moura, with A24 holding U.S. rights.
- The company has completed filming on the airplane thriller 'Left Seat', starring Michelle Rodriguez and Richard Gere, which is now in post-production.
- Germany's tax shelter yield has increased to 30%, which can be combined with regional funds for productions in the country.
- Augenschein's recent festival successes include 'The Weight' (Sundance and Berlin) and 'Mother Mary' (New York and London).
- The financing market remains volatile, particularly for North American sales and international streamer backing, according to Augenschein's Maximilian Leo.
What Happened
Augenschein Filmproduktion is actively producing several star-driven films. The company is currently shooting the vampire thriller 'Flesh of the Gods', directed by Panos Cosmatos and starring Kristen Stewart and Wagner Moura. The film is being shot in Tenerife and Germany, with additional plate shootings in Los Angeles. Separately, Augenschein has completed principal photography on the airplane thriller 'Left Seat', starring Michelle Rodriguez and Richard Gere and directed by Ben Younger; that film is now in post-production. The company also has one star-driven project likely entering production this summer and two other movies in the casting phase.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a film enthusiast, you can expect to see several new, high-concept movies from notable directors and actors in the coming year. The increased German tax shelter yield to 30% may encourage more international productions to film in Germany, which could boost local economies and create jobs in the film industry there. For investors and industry professionals, the market for financing and selling films, especially in North America, appears to remain a challenging and unpredictable landscape.
What's Next
'Left Seat' will be presented to buyers, with Anton handling international sales and WME Independent handling North America. 'Flesh of the Gods' will continue its production schedule. The film 'Bloody Tennis', directed by Nikias Chryssos, is currently being screened to buyers at the Cannes film market. Augenschein's other projects in development are likely to move forward into casting and pre-production phases in the near future.