TeleVisionale 2025: Weimar becomes a hotspot in the media landscape!
The TeleVisionale industry days in Weimar, from December 1st to 5th, 2025, focus on media competence and networks.

TeleVisionale 2025: Weimar becomes a hotspot in the media landscape!
From December 1st to 5th, 2025, Weimar will become the center of the media industry when the TeleVisionale industry days take place. Under the motto “Arriving in Central Germany”, this year the focus is particularly on the topic of media literacy, which will be dealt with in a variety of ways in lectures, workshops and discussion groups. The organizers promise a varied program that will appeal not only to experts but also to interested viewers. *The Spot Mediafilm* reports on a variety of panel discussions and keynotes that will provide exciting insights.
The focus is on important media policy issues as well as the concerns and challenges of filmmakers. The festival opens with the kick-off event “Weimar introduces itself” on December 2nd, followed by a high-profile panel on film reform and the representation of East Germany on television. As *Televisionale* points out, the organizers expect an interesting discussion about visibility on TV and the responsibility of directors and editors.
A colorful program for everyone
The TeleVisionale program has a number of highlights in store: prominent keynote speakers such as Michelle Müntefering from Production Alliance and Frank Zervos from ZDF provide insights into current developments in the industry. There are also discussions on the topic “Blockade or alliance: Who speaks for the film?” and an interactive format called “Gallery Walk East-West” is planned. And if you like it a little more relaxed, you can look forward to the live podcast from Seriejunkies.de.
Getting to Weimar is straightforward. The city can be reached within 2 to 3.5 hours from many major German cities, making it an attractive destination. *Televisionale* informs you that parking options in the city center are limited, but there are enough parking garages available. For those traveling by public transport, regional trains run from Erfurt Central Station to Weimar every 20 to 30 minutes.
Reinforcement through technology
In another area, Microsoft is causing a stir with its $135 billion investment in OpenAI. With this measure, the company has embarked on a significant growth path, which is also reflected in the increasing market value. The focus on artificial intelligence has contributed significantly to technology stocks reaching new highs, as reported on *Stockanalysis*. These developments could also be of interest to the media industry, as technology could further revolutionize production and distribution processes.
The combination of media competence and technological innovations will be exciting to follow in the coming weeks, both in Weimar and on the broader market. Whether at the TeleVisionale or the discussion about the challenges in the field of artificial intelligence: a good hand for the topics of the zeitgeist will shape the future of the media landscape.