First Steps Award
Founded in 1999 as a private initiative of the film industry by producers Bernd Eichinger and Nico Hofmann, the German Newcomer Award FIRST STEPS is regarded as the most prestigious award for new film talents from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Seven of the largest and most renowned media enterprises in Germany (ARD, BetaBerlin Productions, Constantin Film, Netflix, Prime Video, Seven.One Entertainment Group, Studio Hamburg, UFA and Warner Bros.
Basic Information
- Category: film award
- Website: https://www.firststeps.de/
Documented Facts
- Email: info@firststeps.de (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Founded: 1999 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- First Steps Award — Official Site (official)
- First Steps Award on instagram (social)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-21
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Founded in 1999 as a private initiative of the film industry by producers Bernd Eichinger and Nico Hofmann, the German Newcomer Award FIRST STEPS is regarded as the most prestigious award for new film talents from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Seven of the largest and most renowned media enterprises in Germany (ARD, BetaBerlin Productions, Constantin Film, Netflix, Prime Video, Seven.One Entertainment Group, Studio Hamburg, UFA and Warner Bros.
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