SHOOTING KARLSRUHE!

SHOOTING KARLSRUHE!
New Locations | Experienced Professionals | Excellent Infrastructure | Highest Quality
Location Scouting,
Production Guide, Logistics & Support for Filmmakers
Indo-German-Network

NEW LOCATIONS
Making Movies in Germany - why not in Karlsruhe? The Baden-
Württemberg-Region in South-Western Germany offers plenty
of new locations: from classical to futuristic architecture, from
urban to industrial, including the most beautiful castles,
and from the Black Forest to Lake Constance. The Location
Office in Karlsruhe`s House of Films is your professional contact to
finding your special locations.
The region in and around Karlsruhe is a treasure trove. Near the vicinity of the French border;
you will find spectacular scenes of historical and cultural value, such as the Maginot Line, with
kilometers of World War II earthworks and underground trenches, and the half-timber
houses of Colmar.
Karlsruhe; as a regional centre, offers a metropolitan and industrial flair. The 300
year old city is a mix between the centuries. In the west, lays the Rhine Harbour,
one of Germany’s biggest inner harbours with six port basins and a spectacular mixture
of historical malt houses, cereal silos and container terminals.
The Rheinauen‘s swamp-like riverside shores, similar to the tropical environments of
equatorial Africa, was once used as a drill area for German troops on missions to Africa
in the 1800s. As Germany’s second warmest city, Karlsruhe provides an excellent climate
and viable shooting schedules. The “Turmberg hill” in Durlach offers a grandiose view of
Karlsruhe’s skyline which reaches out to Frances` Elsass region.
You will find an 18th century Castle in Karlsruhe’s center, which was originally the residence
of Margrave Karl Wilhelm of Baden-Durlach. The city´s infamous fan-shaped outline is
visible in a bird’s eye view. As a green countryside city; Karlsruhe is well known for its
forests, walking and bicycling trails and gardens, e. g. the botanical garden, with easy
access to the inner city. One of the most famous classical German architects, Friedrich
Weinbrenner, resided in Karlsruhe and created the market place with its typical designstyle.
The heart of Germany’s Court System; the Federal Supreme Court of Justice and the Federal
Constitutional Court are based in Karlsruhe. The city is also a domicile for science and
art with eight colleges and universities with approximately 30,000 students. Karlsruhe’s
Institute of Technology, one of Germany’s elite universities, was constructed using different
architectural styles, from modern to futuristic, and the world famous, Bauhaus-style.
The media and creativity center in the east of Karlsruhe once a slaughterhouse
area, has been renovated and is a venue site for business and artistic events offering
new cultural experiences and attracting economic investments. Its urban location has a
mysterious charm and is becoming popular with filmmakers. In addition, Karlsruhe
has world’s number 1 “Center for Art and Media” (ZKM) as well as many theatres,
cabarets and cultural event centers. Stay connected with Karlsruhe’s different
institutions, especially the Mayor`s Office and the Tourism Bureau, as well as with our
cooperation partner, Film Commission Baden-Baden/Karlsruhe as we procure the
necessary film permits.
Karlsruhe: a city of history, flair, media, art, science and culture. Karlsruhe; a city proud,
growing, innovative and of the future.

EXPERIENCED PROFESIONALS
The Karlsruhe network of filmmakers, artists
and broadcasters are professional, experienced,
reliable and efficient. We help connect you while
supporting your film production for all your
logistic and infrastructure needs. This allows
you the most efficient and fastest shooting
schedule for your film. From low costs to great
locations; Karlsruhe is where films are made.
We offer the whole spectrum of film professionals from producers to directors,
production managers to production assistants, directors of photography to steadicam
operators, from sound engineers to lighting staff, editors to visual effects and
from actors to stunt coordinators. These professionals bring years of film experience,
reputation and talent with them.
There are well trained young professionals who have studied at one of our creative
academic institutions such as the film academy of Baden-Württemberg, Ludwigsburg,
the High School of Media in Stuttgart, the University of Applied Sciences in Offenburg
or the Karlsruhe University of Art and Design. Many of the film production organizations
are based in Karlsruhe because of the optimized infrastructure, good locations and
excellent economic conditions.
Companies like Südwest Film, kambeckfilms or prestigefilm rent high end film
equipment such as camera and lighting systems, editing and well equipped studio
space. High film production quality has been rewarded with prizes and many of
the film and television productions have been well served by the locally structured
networks and have raved about the finished products in their home countries.
The demanding requirements of a film set, varied budgets and fast turn around requires
professional logistic support, short distances between locations, efficient crew and a
local understanding of a universal product. Karlsruhe has all this to offer and more.
The sophisticated public transportation system of trams and buses allow for easy
access between the different locations and other key city centers in Baden-Württemberg
as well as easy access to major highways. You can reach different airports like
Baden-Airpark, Stuttgart and Frankfurt International airports, in less than two
hours. Karlsruhe is a role model of public transportation that has attracted world
wide attention and has inspired transportation officials from many cities and
countries in the world.
Our tourist services can arrange hotel rooms for special conditions and our service
officers have broad organizational skills to serve all your demands. We will find
individual solutions tailor made for each and every film production.
Do you need car rental service, restaurant advice, set drivers or a caterer? Your
make-up artist is ill or a costume designer needs assistance for the right outfit to dress
your star. Do you need additional staff and crew, actors and extras? We can provide
assistance and alternatives; short term.
Creative professionals offering creative solutions. Karlsruhe, where your idea comes
alive!

HIGHEST QUALITY RESULTS
Karlsruhe, in Germany`s southern region, offers a modern environment with excellent
infrastructure and immediate access to desirable fi lm locations. The city is a mix of cultural,
industrial and historical variety from its architecture to its environmental diversity.
Our location scouts will help you fi nd the perfect location.
Karlsruhe is proud of its growing fi lm industry and its reputation in the arts and sciences. The
many professionals based here, the excellent network system to studios and freelancers, the
realization of complete post production values and mostly, the support and fi nished
product make Karlsruhe the best choice for all your fi lm production needs.
Shoot in Karlsruhe!
The Filmboard Karlsruhe; the professional partner you have been looking for.
Contact information:
Location Offi ce Karlsruhe
Dr. Oliver Langewitz
Managing Director
Tel: +49 (0) 721-93 38 00 5
Fax: +49 (0) 721-33 52 08 2
E-Mail: location-offi ce@fi lmboard-karlsruhe.de
Web: www.fi lmboard-karlsruhe.de
We want to thank:
Stephan Buhlinger, Andreas Fieser, Benjamin Herkert,
Tobias Lindörfer, Sven Maier, Steve Pelcman, Timo Rothweiler,
Schauburg Karlsruhe, Pamela Schmidt.
Copyright Photography:
Filmboard Karlsruhe, Prestigefi lm, Karlsruher Messe- und
Kongress GmbH, Südwest Film, Timo Rothweiler.
© 2011
Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress-GmbH
Martin Wacker
Head of Press and Public Relations
Department
Tel: +49 (0) 721-37 20-23 00
Fax: +49 (0) 721-37 20 99-23 00
Indo-German-Network
E-Mail: martin.wacker@kmkg.de
Web: indo-german-network-karlsruhe.com
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