Tag: Robert Franke

In 2026, Robert Franke, currently VP Drama at ZDF Studios, will shift his role to focus on producing as co-managing director of Intaglio Films, a joint venture between ZDF Studios and Beta Film.

Top End Bub, an eight-part romance series from Goalpost Pictures that builds on the success of the feature film Top End Wedding, is among ZDF Studios' topline offerings for MIPCOM.

Preproduction has begun on ZDF Studios and Boogie Entertainment’s The Kim Dotcom Story, based on David Fisher’s The Secret Life of Kim Dotcom: Spies, Lies and the War for the Internet.

ZDF Studios has teamed with Boogie Entertainment and France tv distribution for the new crime drama Blood Red Thread.

ZDF Studios has partnered with Boogie Entertainment and Aristos Films to co-produce The Kim Dotcom Story.

The latest episode from the World Screen podcast is now available: ZDF Studios’ Scripted Edge.

Speaking at the TV Drama Festival today, ZDF Studios’ Robert Franke and Yi Qiao outlined the rising importance of English-language drama from the U.S. and the U.K. as the company continues to expand its international scripted presence.

Keynotes slated for the TV Drama Festival, taking place from October 3 to 5, include Universal Television’s Erin Underhill, Fremantle’s Christian Vesper, Banijay’s Christian Wikander, Two Brothers Pictures’ Sarah Hammond, ZDF Studios’ Robert Franke and Yi Qiao and many others. Check out the full schedule here and sign up for your free registration here.

The full roster of speakers for the TV Drama Festival, taking place from October 3 to 5, has been unveiled. Sign up for your free registration to attend here.

ZDF Studios’ Robert Franke and Yi Qiao will talk about the company’s scripted strategy during the TV Drama Festival, taking place October 3 to 5. You can register here for free.