30/10/2024
PRAESENS-FILM comes together with four other leading Swiss and internationally active production companies to form Swiss Studios AG. Our newly formed company aims to drive the development and production of innovative and high-quality content in film, documentaries, series, and television from Switzerland for Switzerland, Europe, and the international market.
"We are delighted to have taken a groundbreaking step for the Swiss and European creative industries with the founding of Swiss Studios. Now it is time to bring the new opportunities arising from the 'Lex Netflix' for Switzerland to life with exciting content," says Dr. Malte Probst, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Swiss Studios AG.
Strong Partners, Strong Team
Shareholders of Swiss Studios include:
Elite Filmproduktion, represented by Roger Kaufmann, Stephan Giger, Ralph Dietrich, Karin Dietrich
Praesens-Film Production AG, represented by Corinne Rossi
Contrast Series, represented by Ivan Madeo, Anke Beining-Wellhausen, Urs Frey, Stefan Eichenberger
Bavaria Fiction Switzerland, represented by Dominic Fistarol and Marcus Ammon
Kinescope Film GmbH, represented by Matthias Greving.
Everything from a Single Source
Swiss Studios AG will offer everything from a single source – development, production, distribution, and marketing of media projects – as well as licensing distribution and other services related to handling investment and accounting obligations. "With our range of services, we are also open to all producers in Switzerland who want to make use of these services," says Olivier Gremaud, CFO of Swiss Studios AG.
Vision and Mission
Swiss Studios aims to become the center for Swiss film and television projects through united efforts and consolidated know-how: "We want to inspire national and international audiences in cinemas and on digital media with innovative content developed in collaboration with creatives and incorporating technical advancements," says Corinne Rossi, Member of the Board.
Ivan Madeo, also Member of the Board, adds: "Our mission is to use the services of Swiss Studios to enrich the Swiss film industry and create internationally competitive productions."
Film Funding and Future Prospects
Swiss Studios leverages the opportunities presented by recent changes in Swiss film law, which require streaming providers to invest in Swiss film and series production. "We are confident that this support will help us realize our creative visions and give the Swiss film and series landscape even more significance beyond Switzerland," says Roger Kaufmann, Member of the Board.