Location Research Report

By Jessica Northey, Researcher for A Film Studios

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Report for Germany

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Filming

Berlin

Behind the Scenes

Recommend filming in Berlin, Germany

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Land

Climate

Land & Climate

Lowlands in north, uplands in center,

Bavarian Alps in south

Wet winters and

Summers; Occasional

Warm Mountain wind (1)

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Government Structure

The constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany is called the Basic Law. It deals with a number of aspects, enumerates basic rights, lays the foundations of government, and the fundamental structural principles of the Federal Republic of Germany. (9)

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Currency

EURO

Exchange Rate:

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Germany’s GDP: $3.316 trillion (1, 14)

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Real GDP

Germany

Real GDP

Real GDP growth, at an

annualized rate of 9.0%

2011 Real GDP – 3.5%

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2011 Per capita GDP $35,700 Trillion

(1, 15)

Per Capita GDP

Budget revenues: $1427 trillion

Expenditures: $1.535 trillion

Taxes and other revenues: 43% of GDP

Budget surplus: -3.3% of GDP

Public debt: 83.4% of GDP

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Society & MoresPopulation: 81,471,834

Berlin (capital): 3.438 million

Language: German (1)

The push-and-pull of economics and tradition.

“Germany is good at structural reforms, but not at cultural reforms.”

Only about 14 percent of German mothers with one child resume full-time work, and only 6 percent of those with two. (26)

Three patterns of thinking among male bosses: (aka The Boys Club)

1. Those who simply don’t think women are cut out for it;

2. those who think they are, but fear their colleagues don’t and worry about cohesion; and

3. those who say that in theory gender does not matter but in practice women who make it “overcompensate” and are not “authentic.”

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Women Leadership

Society & Mores

It is simple economic interest: “Without these talent sources, Germany can’t survive as a leading knowledge economy.”

“We have to break open all our historic taboos,” he said. “Because if we don’t, we will lose competitiveness.”

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Wealth DistributionIn 2005, 13% of the German population, or 10.7 million citizens, were officially regarded as poor.

There is an increase of persons at both the lower and top end of the [income] spectrum,” the draft concludes, with a corresponding shrinkage of the “middle class.”

Total assets of all private households at the end of 2002 approximated €7.8 trillion.

The wealthiest 10% control 56% of this total, while the poorest 50% possess just 2%.

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Exports to Iran

Germany

Enemies – None

International Disputes: Germany has issues with United Nations due to Iran’s nuclear program. The U.S. is asking Germany to decrease imports to iran as a repercussion.

Labor force – Unemployment rate: 7.1%

Inflation rate – 1.1%

Details

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Germany's extensive infrastructure was singled out for special praise due to its capacity for highly efficient transportation of goods and passengers. (10)

Infrastructure Map

7,000 Taxi Companies

Germany has the World's Top-Ranked Infrastructure

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Imports

“Import Turnover Tax” of 19%, (2)

Motor vehicles, chemical products, machinery, oil and gas and computers

Main import partners are European Union countries (France, Netherlands, Italy, UK, Belgium), United States and China

Imports

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German Goods

Exports

Leading exporter of machinery, vehicles, chemicals, and household equipment (1) Also, weapons and other military equipment. (8)

German exports make up some 9.5% of world trade

The menacing currency crisis is dominating discussion in the European Union – but the German economy continues to be spared.

Exports

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growing export

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Economic Operations

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Economic Condition

The deficit rose sharply to 3.5% of GDP in the first half of 2010

Net borrowing came in at €42.8 billion ($54.4 billion) USD. (4)

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Euro

Banking

Central bank: 1.75%

Commercial bank: prime lending rate: 3.77%

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Civil law system – Stable and Transparent Legal System

German business law is governed by the principle of the freedom of economy, meaning that business activities do not generally require a specific permit or license.

Germany’s Flag

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Transportation

Production Team Needs

Labor crews – Hire: Camera Crew Germany

Transportation – Airports, suburban trains, U-Bahn, Underground, Trams (BVG), Busses (BVG), 7,000 Taxis, and Deutsche BahnAG.

Communication – International: Country code - 49; Internet country code: .de

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Shelter & Food

Shelter: Book with Metis Travel Agency – $55 - $85 per room

Food: www.berlin-life.com Restaurant Directory

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Plug Adapter

Power Adapter Info

Electricity

220 volts at 50 cycles, twice the voltage of American power systems.

It may be way too much for your appliance.

Purchase plug adapters and power converters (27)

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Filming in Germany

Ernst & Young’s “European Attractiveness Survey 2011” confirms Germany’s reputation as one of the most attractive business locations in the world.

International decision makers ranked Germany first within Europe, and fifth worldwide in the “most attractive business location” category. (11) Filming in Germany is a Go!

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Capital of Germany

Risks & RecommendationRisks to consider – Natural hazard: flooding.

Recommendation of city – Berlin because the BBFC (a film commission in Germany) has film shooting permits readily available. (4)

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Action Script

Meeting script criteria

The locations that draw international

attention to Berlin are as plentiful as

they are diverse. This is reflected in its

art, architecture, life style, and various

cultural facilities.

Now Bollywood has discovered the

benefits that Berlin offers as a film

location! One of the supporting roles in

this gripping thriller also goes to the city

of Berlin. The buzzing German capital

provides the perfect setting for exciting

chases and bristling suspense. (6)

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References1. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gm.html

2. http://export.gov/germany/MarketResearchonGermany/CountryCommercialGuide/TradeRegulationsandStandards/index.asp

3. Shooting permits. (2009). Retrieved from www.ffhsh.de. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.ffhsh.de/sites/en_1441.asp

4. http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,713694,00.html

5. http://www.bbfc.de/WebObjects/Medienboard.woa/1/wa/CMSshow/1045722?wosid=PFp3N44xUsUiCjztJCHnTw

6. http://www.visitberlin.de/en/see/don-2

7. http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,800681,00.html

8. http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,773626,00.html

9. http://commin.org/en/bsr-countries/germany/1.-constitutional-system/1.1-general-description-of-the-constitutional-system.html (government structure image)

10. http://www.gtai.com/homepage/german-business-location/business-climate/infrastructure/

11. http://www.gtai.com/homepage/german-business-location/economic-profile/

12. http://www.gtai.com/homepage/german-business-location/economic-profile/economic-activity/?backlink=0

13. (euro images) http://www.clker.com/clipart-currency-euro-gold.html http://www.bogartier.com/2011/08/poland-unlikely-to-adopt-euro-any-time-soon/ http://www.davestravelcorner.com/articles/europe/europe-money-euro.htm

14. http://www.tradingeconomics.com/germany/gdp-growth

15. http://www.tradingeconomics.com/germany/gdp-per-capita

16. http://www.safehaven.com/article/18092/second-quarter-real-gdp-growth-germany-vs-the-us

17. http://www.wsws.org/articles/2008/may2008/germ-m24.shtml

18. http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3861105,00.html

19. http://topforeignstocks.com/2010/08/15/germanys-top-trading-partners-and-export-goods/

20. http://www3.mercedes-benz.com/mbcom_v4/us/en.html

21. http://www.tradingeconomics.com/Billing/Analytics.aspx?Source=RankButtonInChart

22. http://www.xe.com/currencycharts/?from=EUR&to=USD

23. http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/3900000/Germany-landscape-germany-3923254-1024-768.jpg

24. http://www.cameracrewgermany.com

25. http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/07__Climate__Business__Science/04__ClimateBridge/TCBgeneral/ClimateBridge__general.html

26. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/29/world/europe/29iht-FFgermany29.html?_r=2

27. http://goeurope.about.com/cs/electricity/l/bl_electricity.htm

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