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.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter more than ten rewarding years with the company, it is time for me to redefine my priorities,\u201d Franke said. \u201cExpanding my role at Intaglio Films brings together the core aspects of my previous work while giving me the freedom to focus on topics that will shape my work in the coming years. At the same time, it opens up opportunities to set new impulses beyond traditional production business. I would like to thank my team and ZDF Studios for their trust and collaboration over the past years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Franke has served as managing director of Intaglio Films alongside Jan W\u00fcnschmann since 2018.<\/p>\n
The drama division of ZDF Studios will now be led on an interim basis by Tim Gerhartz, who will assume this responsibility alongside his current role as chief commercial officer overseeing global distribution.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor ten years, Robert Franke has successfully overseen the development, financing and distribution of fictional programming at ZDF Studios,\u201d said Dr. Markus Sch\u00e4fer, president and CEO of ZDF Studios. \u201cUnder his leadership, our fiction business has grown significantly. Through targeted investments in new content and the expansion into new business areas and clients, Robert and his team have continuously increased our business volume. We respect his wish to refocus on his producing talents and are delighted that he will bring his deep expertise and experience in developing and financing international fiction projects to Intaglio Films. Robert leaves behind a well-positioned division that Tim Gerhartz, together with the team, will continue to strengthen in this key genre.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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