The Mediawan Group, a leading European studio for film, TV and digital productions, has appointed Max Wiedemann as Head of Artificial Intelligence. In this newly created role, he will drive the integration of artificial intelligence into the company's various business areas. Artificial intelligence is seen as a driving force for change in the media industry, particularly in the area of moving image production, and opens up new opportunities for more efficient and innovative production processes.
Max Wiedemann will take on this role in addition to his existing roles as Chief Production and Chief Business Development Officer of LEONINE Studios. His appointment emphasises the close collaboration between Mediawan and LEONINE Studios, which are pooling their AI expertise to optimise creative processes and make operational workflows more efficient.
Pierre-Antoine Capton, CEO of the Mediawan Group, emphasises that the integration of AI is one of the biggest challenges facing the film and TV industry. He emphasises Wiedemann's extensive experience in the industry and his deep understanding of AI as key factors for his new role. LEONINE Studios CEO Fred Kogel also sees Wiedemann's appointment as a strategic step towards further strengthening the collaboration between the two companies.
Max Wiedemann has made a significant contribution to the implementation of AI at LEONINE Studios in recent years, including the establishment of a dedicated AI department. He is one of the leading experts on the use of AI in the media industry and has already shared his expertise in numerous keynotes, panel discussions and specialist interviews.
Wiedemann is an award-winning producer with over 160 film and television productions to his name, including the Oscar-winning film The lives of others as well as successful series such as Dark and 4 blocks. His extensive experience in the media industry combined with his knowledge of AI will now help to establish new innovative production methods at Mediawan and LEONINE Studios.
