The Neisse Film Festival in the border triangle of Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic sees its existence threatened by the Saxon government's plans to cut funding. Festival director Ola Staszel referred to cuts in institutional funding by the Free State of Saxony. Instead of 275,000 euros, 250,000 euros are to flow. With a very thin staffing level, this would put a strain on the budget and cost half a staff position.
Staff threatened with job losses
According to Staszel, the festival works with a budget of just under 500,000 euros. In addition to one full-time position, four part-time employees are involved in the planning and organization. "The planned cuts in the cultural sector will have an impact on the lively and diverse cultural scene, which is doing important work to strengthen grassroots democracy throughout Saxony."
