ABOUT US
PROFILE
Blue Magpie Film is an independent production company based in Berlin, Germany.
The company develops and produces feature-length films, documentaries and series for international festivals, cinema release, television and streaming platforms. The focus is on auteur cinema and independent film.
There is a particular focus on stories for young audiences aged between 7 and 14. With three internationally acclaimed feature films in this field, founder Katharina Bergfeld has proven expertise and an established network in this segment. In 2026 she has been awarded with the German Film Award for „Best children film“.
We act as an executive producer on original projects and as a minority partner in international co-productions. Funding is secured through film funding schemes and partnerships with broadcasters and platforms in Europe and beyond.
Services offered: Delegate production. Minority co-production. Packaging + International partnerships. Mentoring + Tutoring. Teaching. Moderation. Dramaturgic + strategic consultation
HOW WE WORK
We have a stubborn love for good projects.
We produce and support brave, open-minded films that challenge the status quo while remaining emotionally engaging and accessible. We are drawn to stories that matter - for the filmmaker, the audience, our world: films with artistic ambition, social relevance and a distinct cinematic voice. We believe cinema can broaden perspectives, create empathy and contribute to meaningful cultural conversations.
We are particularly interested in projects by women, underrepresented voices and filmmakers with a strong authorial vision, while always looking for stories that resonate beyond niche audiences. Our work spans fiction, documentaries and selected series, as well as films for children and young audiences that treat their audience with intelligence, curiosity and respect. Together, we strive to build productions that are environmentally responsible, financially fair and emotionally sustainable, for filmmakers, crews and partners alike.
We believe the way films are made is as important as the stories they tell. We see filmmaking as a long-term creative partnership built on trust, fairness and shared responsibility. Protecting the artistic vision while finding practical, sustainable solutions is at the heart of how we work.
We believe outstanding films are created through collaboration, mutual respect and the confidence that every challenge has a solution.
Producing is, above all, an act of optimism.
