VFX Locations - Berlin

Berlin is the capital city of Germany and its largest city in both area and population. The city dates back to the 13th century and there are reminders throughout of its rich, yet turbulent history. Today, Berlin is a diverse cosmopolitan city with over 180 different nationalities represented, and a variety of active religions and cultures that make it an exciting city to live and work in.

The VFX presence within the city continues to grow with facilities such as Trixter, Cinesite, Chimney, Rise VFX, Parasol Island and Stargate Studios all creating amazing content. This makes it a great option for those looking to relocate for their next role. The city is full of other expats from all over the world, which helps the process of making friends who may share the same language and culture much easier. There is a lively nightlife scene within the city, alongside its well-known festivals and famous Christmas markets, that are perfect for those fond of socialising.

Berlin is also known for its outstanding healthcare system, it is a requirement for all residents within Germany to have health insurance though, meaning you would need to purchase a policy to reap the benefits of this. Berlin is also a fairly affordable city to live in compared to other major European cities - in fact, the cost of living is approximately 20% lower than Paris or London which aids towards a very high quality of life for Berlin’s citizens. There is an excellent and efficient public transportation system which is ranked as one of the best in the world. It is clean and easy to use and is made up of an extensive network of trams, trains and buses - giving open access to Berlin’s attractions, diverse architecture and history.

Around one-third of the city is made up of gardens, forests, canals and rivers. Having green spaces within a city is not only crucial to mitigate the effects of pollution, but it also gives people the possibility of a brief escape from the busy city lifestyle. Relating to the aforementioned history, Berlin is home to three World Heritage sites - Museum Island, the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin, and the Berlin Modernism Housing Estates. The Zoological Garden is another popular landmark that originally opened in 1844, it is now the most visited zoo in Europe with more than 3.3 million visitors per year from all over the world.

Part of Berlin’s tourism revolves around its role at the end of WW2. The city was divided in the aftermath of the war by the occupation of the victorious countries. West Berlin became an exclave of West Germany, separated from East German territory by the Berlin Wall. At this time East Berlin was the capital of East Germany, and Bonn was the capital of West Germany. In 1990, after German reunification, Berlin became the capital of Germany as an entirety once again and remains so to this day.

The city is full of other interests, attractions and things to do. Listed below are just a few. For more information on Berlin, visit https://www.visitberlin.de/en

• The Bradenburg Gate
• Reichstag Building
• Berlin Victory Column
• Potsdamer Platz
• Berlin Cathedral
• The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
• The Berlin Wall Memorial
• East Side Gallery
• Checkpoint Charlie
• Pergamon Museum