Luxembourg’s audiovisual landscape is losing another player. After the two national production companies Wady Films (2025) and Paul Thiltges Distributions (2026) have already filed for bankruptcy, Filmland SA is now also ceasing its activities. The company announced this in a press release on Thursday. For 13 years, studios based in Kehlen have supported national and international productions with professional filming infrastructure. This will end next July 31st.
The current economic situation “no longer allows for a viable and sustainable operating model,” writes the company. Market developments, international competitive pressure and structural constraints have increasingly weakened the company. According to RTL, the six production companies that have operated the studios over the past twelve years are no longer willing to continue to bear the risk.
The Luxembourg film industry is currently going through a difficult phase. While Film Fund director Guy Daleiden speaks of international success, the president of the “Association luxembourgeoise des techniciens de l’audiovisuel” (ALTA), Carlo Thiel, warns of a historic low. Company bankruptcies, precarious jobs and debates about funding are making the situation worse. In addition, 53 percent of ALTA members do not believe that they will continue to pursue their profession in Luxembourg until 2029. (read)
