Annette Hess will receive the first-ever Deadline German TV Disruptor Award at Seriencamp next month. Hess has created some of the most memorable German drama series of recent years with work including Weisensee and the Ku’damm series, to Disney+ show The Interpreter of Silence, based on Hess’ novel Deutsches Haus. Ku’damm fans are currently waiting on a new series, Ku’damm 77, which Hess is in the process of writing with production set for early 2026.
As well as being a creative powerhouse, Hess is an outspoken advocate for change at an industry level. Living up to the Disruptor moniker, she has championed efforts to strengthen the role of writers and screenwriters in film and TV, and continues to fight for better representation for women in the business.
Hess will collect the inaugural German TV Disruptor Award at Seriencamp in Cologne, and take part in a fireside chat about her work and career.
As well as being a creative powerhouse, Hess is an outspoken advocate for change at an industry level. Living up to the Disruptor moniker, she has championed efforts to strengthen the role of writers and screenwriters in film and TV, and continues to fight for better representation for women in the business.
Hess will collect the inaugural German TV Disruptor Award at Seriencamp in Cologne, and take part in a fireside chat about her work and career.
- 5/15/2024
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to Maxton Hall Private School! Prime Video has released the official trailer for Maxton Hall – The World Between Us, which takes viewers into the world of Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and James (Damian Hardung).
The Original series is based on Mona Kasten’s award-winning, bestselling novel Save Me. Produced by UFA Fiction, the German series tells the modern love story of James Beaufort and Ruby Bell, an upper-class boy and a working-class girl in a world of glamor, prestige, secrets, and drama.
In the series, when Ruby unwittingly witnesses an explosive secret at Maxton Hall private school, the arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student for better or worse.
From that point on, the handsome student tries to buy Ruby’s silence. Although the two come from different worlds, they will soon risk everything to be together.
All six episodes are available exclusively on...
The Original series is based on Mona Kasten’s award-winning, bestselling novel Save Me. Produced by UFA Fiction, the German series tells the modern love story of James Beaufort and Ruby Bell, an upper-class boy and a working-class girl in a world of glamor, prestige, secrets, and drama.
In the series, when Ruby unwittingly witnesses an explosive secret at Maxton Hall private school, the arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student for better or worse.
From that point on, the handsome student tries to buy Ruby’s silence. Although the two come from different worlds, they will soon risk everything to be together.
All six episodes are available exclusively on...
- 4/19/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay has launched joint venture Dynamic Ally Pictures in Germany, further expanding its scripted capacity in the country.
The Berlin-based production company, founded and led by “Helgoland 513” executive producers Veronica Priefer and Johannes Kunkel, is dedicated to developing, packaging and distributing scripted content for the German and international market.
Priefer and Kunkel started working together in 2017. The pair developed and produced multiple projects for UFA Fiction, including two seasons of the historical Rtl+ series “The King of Palma,” which they created. Kunkel also produced Netflix comedy “Betonrausch,” which made it to number one in the German Netflix charts. The duo serve as executive producers of the critically-acclaimed dystopian series, “Helgoland 513,” which premiered on Sky Deutschland this year.
Marcus Wolter, CEO and co-founder of Banijay Germany, said: “Veronica and Johannes have an impressive instinct for capturing the zeitgeist through powerful returning scripted series. We’re proud...
The Berlin-based production company, founded and led by “Helgoland 513” executive producers Veronica Priefer and Johannes Kunkel, is dedicated to developing, packaging and distributing scripted content for the German and international market.
Priefer and Kunkel started working together in 2017. The pair developed and produced multiple projects for UFA Fiction, including two seasons of the historical Rtl+ series “The King of Palma,” which they created. Kunkel also produced Netflix comedy “Betonrausch,” which made it to number one in the German Netflix charts. The duo serve as executive producers of the critically-acclaimed dystopian series, “Helgoland 513,” which premiered on Sky Deutschland this year.
Marcus Wolter, CEO and co-founder of Banijay Germany, said: “Veronica and Johannes have an impressive instinct for capturing the zeitgeist through powerful returning scripted series. We’re proud...
- 3/12/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Banijay Germany has taken another step into the scripted market by launching a joint venture with the executive producers behind Helgoland 513.
Founded and led by Veronica Priefer and Johannes Kunkel, Berlin-based Dynamic Ally Pictures will look to develop, package, produce and distribute scripted content for the German and international markets.
Priefer and Kunkel are best known for Sky Deutschland’s dystopian drama series, Helgoland 513, which premiered this year. The pair first collaborated in 2017 on UFA Fiction titles such as Rtl+’s The King of Palma, while Kunkel also produced Netflix Germany comedy Betonrausch, which topped the streamer’s local chart.
Marcus Wolter, CEO and co-founder Banijay Germany said: “Veronica and Johannes have an impressive instinct for capturing the zeitgeist through powerful returning scripted series. We’re proud to invest in the future of these two creative minds who are known for their hands-on approach, and we warmly welcome them to Banijay Germany,...
Founded and led by Veronica Priefer and Johannes Kunkel, Berlin-based Dynamic Ally Pictures will look to develop, package, produce and distribute scripted content for the German and international markets.
Priefer and Kunkel are best known for Sky Deutschland’s dystopian drama series, Helgoland 513, which premiered this year. The pair first collaborated in 2017 on UFA Fiction titles such as Rtl+’s The King of Palma, while Kunkel also produced Netflix Germany comedy Betonrausch, which topped the streamer’s local chart.
Marcus Wolter, CEO and co-founder Banijay Germany said: “Veronica and Johannes have an impressive instinct for capturing the zeitgeist through powerful returning scripted series. We’re proud to invest in the future of these two creative minds who are known for their hands-on approach, and we warmly welcome them to Banijay Germany,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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