Bavaria Makes International Push with TV Series

MUNICH: Bavaria Fernsehproduktion is expanding to include new areas of TV development and production in the international arena, tapping Moritz Polter to lead the charge.

Polter has been appointed as executive producer for international television series. His responsibilities include securing and developing new projects, positioning them at networks and securing financing. He will set up co-productions with international partners and will produce them.

“International productions, especially in the series area, are a growth market. I am therefore very happy that we were able to sign Moritz Polter as executive producer,” said Jan Kaiser, the managing director of Bavaria Fernsehproduktion. “He has broad experience, a wide range of contacts and has produced exciting shows. With him on board, we will develop and grow this new business venture for years to come.”

“The opportunity to build something new in an internationally renowned company is very compelling,” commented Polter. “The timing is perfect—the interest for international series and co-productions thrives. At Bavaria, there is a sense of renewal as the television market changes rapidly. We want to utilize this potential to inspire viewers, together with new co-production partners.”

Bavaria Fernsehproduktion is a subsidiary of Bavaria Film and ZDF Enterprises.