ZDF Studios

ZDF Studios

https://www.zdf-studios.com/en
https://www.linkedin.com/company/zdfstudios/

ZDF Studios, a privately owned German media production company founded in 1993, is a subsidiary of ZDF, a major European television broadcaster. Employing approximately 120 people, the company generated revenue of around $250 million in 2023. ZDF Studios' operations include its subsidiary, Off the Fence.

2023 Revenue

Founded

1993

Headcount

120

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Media Production

Ownership

Privately Owned

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Jul

16th

2025

07:31

Management Changes, CT_Monitor Company

Tim Gerhartz Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at ZDF Studios

Tim Gerhartz Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at ZDF Studios Tim Gerhartz will join the management team of ZDF Studios as Chief Commercial Officer starting 1 October 2025. In his new role, he will lead and develop the Distribution unit, focusing on co-productions and licensing, while strengthening ties between Distribution and Production.

Jul

15th

2025

20:35

CT_Monitor Company

Tim Gerhartz will be ZDF Studios' new Chief Commercial Officer

ZDF Studios announced that Tim Gerhartz will join the company as Chief Commercial Officer starting October 1, 2025, assuming responsibility for all sales, marketing, and business development activities. The appointment underscores ZDF Studios’ continued focus on strengthening its global footprint and developing strategic partnerships across the international media landscape.

Jul

15th

2025

15:49

Management Changes, CT_Monitor Company

ZDF Studios hires Seven.One’s Tim Gerhartz as COO

Distribution expert to supercharge focus on co-productions and licensing at ZDF’s sales arm ZDF Studios Group has appointed Seven.One Studios International managing director Tim Gerhartz as its chief operating officer. Gerhartz joins on 1 October and will lead ZDF Studios’ distribution business unit, with a focus on co-productions and programme sales.

Jul

15th

2025

10:27

CT_Monitor Company

ZDF Studios Group Taps Seven.One MD Tim Gerhartz For COO

German broadcaster ZDF has tapped Seven.One Studios International MD Tim Gerhartz for the role of COO at ZDF Studios Group, with spans the production, distribution and solutions & services business units. In the new role, which takes effect on October 1, Gerhartz will lead and further develop the distribution business unit, particularly focusing on the management of ZDF Studios’ co-production and licence trading business.

Jul

14th

2025

18:30

CT_Monitor Company

Tim Gerhartz returns to ZDF Studios as chief commercial officer

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Jul

10th

2025

08:30

Sam & Julia arrives on Sky Kids and Now in UK

Based on the best-selling Dutch children’s book series, Sam & Julia brings to life a handmade universe built from cardboard boxes, vintage fabrics and household odds and ends. The much-loved miniature world of Sam & Julia – The Mouse Mansion is growing yet again.

Jul

7th

2025

15:59

ZDF Studios introduces Sky Kids to Sam & Julia

ZDF Studios introduces Sky Kids to Sam & Julia NEWS BRIEF: Pay TV channel Sky Kids in the UK has picked up animated kids series Sam & Julia, based on the books by Dutch author Karina Schaapman, from the show’s German distributor ZDF Studios.

Jul

6th

2025

18:30

ZDF Studios announces sale of award-winning children’s title 'Sam and Julia' to Sky Kids

ZDF Studios announces sale of award-winning children’s title 'Sam and Julia' to Sky Kids Enchanting children’s title now available in 100 countries Mainz, July 7th, 2025 ZDF Studios has secured a sale of the multi award-winning animated series, Sam and Julia (78 x 7’), to Sky TV and streaming service NOW in the UK, who will premiere the series to young British audiences on Sky Kids and streaming service NOW later this year.

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