The Austrian film industry was once declared dead after numerous "Antelwirtinnen" and "Wolfgangseeidyllen." Starting in 1980, cultural policy relied on regularly proclaimed focus programs. Audience hits from the comedy genre and festival trophies from the more demanding field are now proudly recorded again. Is Austrian cinema successful? Directors like Schwabenitzky, Sicheritz, Glawogger, Haneke, and Albert certainly make it seem that way. The writers aim to get to the bottom of the actual sentiments. In close cooperation with producers, they explore financing options, production challenges, and distribution opportunities for a film, confirming one assumption: film production is the last great adventure. Once you've navigated the Olympic disciplines of fundraising and film production, you have a lot behind you.