Zurich - Five leading Swiss and internationally active production companies are joining forces to form Swiss Studios AG. The newly formed company aims to drive the development and production of innovative and high-quality content in the fields of film, documentaries, series, and television from Switzerland for Switzerland, Europe, and the international market.
Shareholders of Swiss Studios include Elite Filmproduktion, represented by Roger Kaufmann; Praesens-Film Production AG, represented by Corinne Rossi; Contrast Series, represented by Ivan Madeo; Bavaria Fiction Switzerland, represented by Dominic Fistarol and Marcus Ammon; and Kinescope Film GmbH, represented by Matthias Greving.
Dr. Malte Probst, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Swiss Studios AG:
"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."
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."
Dominic Fistarol and Marcus Ammon, Managing Directors of Bavaria Fiction Switzerland:
"The strategic goals of 'Bavaria Fiction Switzerland' are to implement local Swiss productions together with Swiss Studios, expand international co-productions, and also operate as a service provider."
Furthermore, Swiss Studios aims to consistently develop digital innovations for production processes and integrate them into its own productions. Matthias Greving, Member of the Board:
"International productions are part of the Kinescope DNA. With Swiss Studios, we are looking to be the international leader in the technical development and implementation of films, series and documentaries, and to further explore the possibilities between digital technology, artificial intelligence and creativity."
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. Roger Kaufmann, Member of the Board:
"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."