Deutscher Filmpreis
Awarded since 1979 by the Bavarian State Government for "outstanding creative achievements in German cinema." Most awards include prize money (with the present endowment totalling €400,000). Winners also receive the "Pierrot," a porcelain figure from the "commedia dell'arte" by Franz-Anton Bustelli.
The awards include:
a producer's prize (€250,000) for "the outstanding German film that creates the best overall impression."
Prizes for individual artistic achievements, in particular actors, directors, best script, cinematography, editing, best score, and the best set design/costumes. Special prizes are also awarded to young talents in the same categories.
The Bavarian State Chancellery appoints a selection committee, which submits proposals to the Bavarian premier for a final decision.
The awards ceremony takes place in January in Munich.
The Bavarian Film Award 1985–1987. Published (in German) by the Bavarian State Ministry for Science, Research and the Arts. Günter Olzog Verlag, Munich 1988.
The Bavarian Film Awards '94, '95, '96, by Eckhart Schmidt, published (in German) by the Bavarian State Ministry for Education, Culture, Science, Research and the Arts. Günter Olzog Verlag, Landsberg/Lech 1997.
Winners of the Bavarian Film Prize
