Florida Film Appoints Joint Managing Director

Florida Film has hired Maren Knieling to serve as joint managing director alongside Arne Kreutzfeldt, effective July 1.

Knieling will focus on the development and realization of high-end productions for streaming platforms, TV channels and cinema. She joins the company from Bavaria Fiction, where she was responsible for numerous cinema and TV projects, including Dark Words, Hidden Identity and Nestwochen.

“Maren is exactly the addition we were looking for to take the next big step with Florida Film,” said Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, producer and partner. “Welcome, Maren.”

Knieling added, “I’m really excited about becoming a member of the Florida family, and I’m equally looking forward to developing exceptional works of drama together with my wonderful colleagues and producing them for a broad audience. The combination of outstanding show formats, journalism, podcasts and drama at Florida offers exciting opportunities to rethink storytelling and create innovative concepts.”