The Film and Media Foundation of North Rhine-Westphalia relocates to Cologne.

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Cologne is home to some of Germany's biggest TV broadcasters, including WDR and RTL, a plethora of production companies, and creative agencies. According to Reker, every third minute of German TV is produced in Cologne. The city has long been attempting to lure the foundation there. As one of Europe's largest funding institutions for film and media, it acts as a draw for global media professionals who will now head to Cologne. The city will contribute 80,000 euros annually for the next three years to cover rental costs.

Established in 1991, the Film and Media Foundation NRW provides funding for various projects in the field of film, series, gaming, and radio. Its shareholders include the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, WDR, ZDF, and RTL. In January, Walid Nakschbandi took over for the long-time managing director, Petra Mueller.

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1. The relocation of the Film and Media Foundation of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to Cologne is anticipated to boost the city's reputation as a hub for media professionals, attracting individuals from various global media industries.
2. Nathanael Liminski, a member of the CDU in North Rhine-Westphalia, celebrated the foundation's decision to move to Cologne, recognizing its potential to strengthen the region's media scene.
3. As the city of Cologne contributes 80,000 euros annually for the next three years to cover rental costs, media giants such as WDR and RTL, located in Düsseldorf, may also benefit from the increased presence of media professionals in the area.
4. The move of the Film and Media Foundation NRW to Cologne, which boasts significant media organizations like WDR and RTL, may ultimately result in a heightened collaboration between local and national media outlets, fostering innovative ideas in film, series, gaming, and radio.
5. In a shift within the media landscape of North Rhine-Westphalia, RTL, one of Germany's major media corporations based in Düsseldorf, will likely need to adapt its strategies in order to compete with the influx of media professionals and resources to Cologne brought on by the Film and Media Foundation NRW's relocation.

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