Studio Babelsberg AG, part of Cinespace Studios, appoints Jörg Bachmaier as new CEO from 18 November 2024. Bachmaier succeeds Andy Weltman, who has led the integration of the studio into the Cinespace Group since 2022. With over 20 years of experience in the global film and TV industry, including at Warner Bros, BBC Studios and ZDF Studios, Bachmaier brings extensive leadership expertise and experience in international co-productions and innovative production formats.
Ashley Rice and Eoin Egan from Cinespace Studios emphasise that Bachmaier will lead the studio into a successful future and strengthen Germany as a production location. Studio Babelsberg, founded in 1912 and one of Europe's leading film studios, has been part of Cinespace Studios since 2022. With studios in Chicago, Toronto and other locations, Cinespace is one of the world's largest studio operators.
