Bavaria expands internationally


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Michelle Clancy

| 12 February 2016




Bavaria Fernsehproduktion is expanding to include new areas of television development and production in the international arena.



Established in 1919 as Bavaria Film, the company now plans to move into the international television series business. To spearhead the effort, the new position of executive producer, International Television Series will be filled by Moritz Polter.

Polter’s responsibilities include securing and developing new projects, positioning them at networks and gaining financing. He will set up co-productions with international partners and will produce them.

“International productions, especially in the series area, are a growth market. I am therefore very happy that we were able to sign Moritz Polter as executive producer,” says Jan Kaiser, MD, Bavaria Fernsehproduktion. “He has broad experience, a wide range of contacts and has produced exciting shows. With him on board, we will develop and grow this new business venture for years to come.”

Polter was most recently VP of production and producer at Tandem Productions. “The opportunity to build something new in an internationally renowned company is very compelling,” he said. “The timing is perfect - the interest for international series and co-productions thrives. At Bavaria, there is a sense of renewal as the television market changes rapidly. We want to utilise this potential to inspire viewers, together with new co-production partners.”