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production company
A company that specializes in producing media content such as films, television programs, series, podcasts, or music.
Eine bekannte Produktionsfirma aus Berlin hat die Rechte für die Verfilmung des Romans gekauft.
A well-known production company from Berlin bought the rights to adapt the novel for film.
The word is made up of 'Produktion' (production) and 'Firma' (company). The 's' in between is a linking s, which connects the two parts of the word smoothly. So it is literally a company that produces something.
Diese Produktionsfirma ist auf Dokumentarfilme spezialisiert.
This production company specializes in documentaries.
Although the word can generally describe a producing company, in everyday language it is used almost exclusively for companies in the media industry (film, television). The context makes the meaning clear.
Die Produktionsfirma sucht neue Schauspieler für die Serie.
The production company is looking for new actors for the series.
In a media context, a production company is often commissioned, founded, or it buys the rights to a work. Typical products are films, series, or shows.
Die Produktionsfirma wurde beauftragt, einen Werbespot zu drehen.
The production company was commissioned to shoot a commercial.
manufacturer
'der Hersteller' and 'die Produktionsfirma' can both refer to a company that produces something. 'Hersteller' is the more general and very normal word for companies or people that make goods, for example devices, furniture, or food. 'Produktionsfirma' is used especially often in media, meaning films, series, music, or podcasts. For ordinary goods, 'Produktionsfirma' is possible, but 'Hersteller' usually sounds more natural. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with production. As a guide: for products in a store, you usually say 'Hersteller'; for film and television, 'Produktionsfirma' is more likely.
Die Produktionsfirma dreht im Sommer eine neue Serie für das Fernsehen.
The production company is filming a new television series in the summer.
Auf der Verpackung steht der Hersteller der Schokolade.
The manufacturer of the chocolate is listed on the packaging.