production company
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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.
manufacturing company
A company that manufactures physical goods or products. In this general context, however, the terms 'Hersteller' (manufacturer) or 'produzierendes Unternehmen' (manufacturing company) are used more often.
Die Produktionsfirma für die Autoteile musste wegen Lieferengpässen die Arbeit einstellen.
The manufacturing company for the car parts had to stop work because of supply shortages.
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.
studio
In film production, Studio can refer to the production organization or to its rooms and facilities. Produktionsfirma, by contrast, clearly refers to the company that produces media content. When the company itself is explicitly meant, Produktionsfirma is therefore more precise.
Die Produktionsfirma organisiert und finanziert die Herstellung des Films.
The production company organizes and finances the making of the film.
Das Studio dreht den Film in zwei großen Hallen auf seinem Gelände.
The studio shoots the film in two large sound stages on its premises.
