In Washington, the Goethe-Institut places a
special emphasis on
electronic media projects (using the internet, radio, television) on behalf
of all the institutes in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba.More ...
On the trail of German emigrants to America. From the Mennonites of the 17th Century by way of impoverished farmers in the 18th century, political refugees of the failed 1848 Revolution, to the exiles of the 20th century, these programs tell the stories of exemplary destinies of German families and what became of them in their new homeland.More ...
The Goethe-Institut Washington invited students and young film-makers in the United States and Germany to present how they see themselves and one another. Videos from the 2007 joint screening are online below.
The German public broadcasting system (television, radio, online) is extensive and can be a good starting point when looking for co-production partners for independent film productions here in the US.