Germany’s historic studio advanced Studio Babelsberg has appointed movie and TV trade veteran Joerg Bachmaier as its new CEO.
He replaces Andy Weltman who was CEO from 2022 and oversaw the mixing of Studio Babelsberg into the worldwide Cinespace Group, following its acquisition the yr of his arrival.
Bachmaier arrives from L.A. the place he was CEO of manufacturing companies consultancy MediaXchange, and previous to that SVP, Head of Premium Studios at Warner Bros. subsidiary Machinima.
He beforehand held govt positions at Endemol, BBC Studios in London, and ZDF Studios in Germany, growing world franchises, managing high-profile IP, co-productions, and delivering cross-platform storytelling throughout North America, EMEA and LATAM.
Bachmaier was born and raised in Germany and certified in regulation at College of Heidelberg previous to getting into the movie and TV enterprise.
Ashley Rice, Board of Administrators Studio Babelsberg AG and President & Co-Managing Associate Cinespace Studios mentioned Bachmaier’s appointment got here at a pivotal time.
“Joerg Bachmaier is poised to take Studio Babelsberg to new heights. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as we work to make sure Germany’s competitiveness as a manufacturing location, invigorate the trade, and open a brand new chapter in German movie and tv manufacturing,” he mentioned.
Bachmaier mentioned it was “a privilege” to take the reins on the iconic studio.
“Studio Babelsberg’s legacy of creativity and innovation attracts me again to my house nation from Hollywood, and I’m very a lot wanting ahead to supporting Germany’s vibrant inventive and manufacturing trade, in addition to worldwide filmmakers and producers with their tasks,” he mentioned.
Based in 1912, Studio Babelsberg is the oldest large-scale studio advanced on the earth and the birthplace of German movie. It presently options 21 state-of-the-art sound levels, numerous backlots and exterior units on a 42-acre lot.
