Boris Lochthofen: Perspectives on the Central German media production landscape

MDR Programme Director Boris Lochthofen is coming to MediaTechSpace Leipzig. He will be giving a talk entitled ā€˜The media world is in turmoil’ on the prospects for the regional production landscape from the perspective of Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk.

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Event details

When?
24.09.2026
14 to 16 o'clock
Where?
MediaTechSpace Leipzig (Haus 48)
Büttnerstraße 10
04103 Leipzig
For whom?
Graduates
Prospective students
Organizer
FakultƤt Medien

Whilst private broadcasters and production companies are struggling with growing economic pressure and a decline in work, public service broadcasters are coming under increasing pressure to justify their political legitimacy. 

At the same time, programmes are demonstrating a high level of creative quality, particularly in documentaries and documentary series, which explore socially relevant topics – topics that were previously considered unsuitable for television – in greater depth. 

Overall, the general mood within the industry is thus changing noticeably – shaped by economic uncertainty and socio-political upheavals, but also by the aspiration to provide guidance through bold and relevant content, particularly in these times.

Schedule

  • Keynote presentation with Q&A
  • followed by a get-together with light refreshments
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