NEWS

“WHISTLEBLOWER”

Archive Producer

Feature-length documentary 90 Min.
Director: Marc Bauder
Production: bauderfilm in co-production with ZDF/3sat and rbb
2026

WHISTLEBLOWER is a deep dive into a world where extreme caution is essential for survival. Three courageous protagonists in Africa, Europe, and the US put their lives, careers, and families at risk to reveal informations that are being kept secret from us purely for the sake of power. For the first time, the film presents the universal dimension of whistleblowing and the price paid by those who choose to speak out. Whistleblowers become targets of lobbyists, governments, and intelligence agencies conducting relentless campaigns of intimidation and defamation. This is a story about courage, responsibility, and the fight for truth in a world where silence is often safer than speaking out.

Out in cinemas in Germany on October 15th, 2026!

“70 Years of the ESC – More than Music“

Archive Producer

Documentary 90 Min.
ARD
Director: Christopher Kaufmann
Production: DRIVE beta
2026

From a modest TV evening to a pop culture phenomenon: since its debut in 1956, the ‘Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson’ has evolved from a low-key TV gala into a massive musical event that now captivates around 160 million viewers worldwide. To mark its 70th anniversary, this ARD documentary explores this success story and examines why the ESC is far more than just a music competition: the Eurovision Song Contest reflects social and cultural changes and serves as a unique platform for diversity in Europe. With its formative influence on pop culture, fashion and the media, as well as its special significance for the LGBTQIA+ community, the Eurovision Song Contest stands, like almost no other event, for lived diversity and international solidarity. Spectacular performances, unforgettable songs, international careers and political controversies – a vibrant journey through seven decades of eventful European music and cultural history.

Link to the ARD media library!