The 63-year-old actor, known for series such as “The X-Files” and “Californication,” remained humble: “In the end, only enthusiasm counts — being allowed to do what you truly love,” Duchovny said. His film “See you when I see you” opened and closed the festival.
The day before, a workshop discussion at the University of Television and Film offered insights into the harsh reality of the film industry. Actress and producer Lena Decker reported how she realized her film “So happy it hurts” with 55,000 euros in starting capital and 44 shooting days — including on Bali, where she resorted to bribes due to a lack of filming permits.
Producer Michael Kalb calculated that for a BR “Lebenslinie” documentary, a producer is left with 20,000 euros gross, while for a major documentary with total costs of 300,000 euros, the figure is 45,000 euros — spread over three years, barely enough to live on. Still, he expressed gratitude for the reliability of public broadcasters: “Streamers usually ghost you.”
Source: www.faz.net
