German Producer Martin Moszkowicz Appointed President of Zurich Film Festival
Martin Moszkowicz, a veteran German film producer and former chairman of Constantin Film, has been appointed president of the Zurich Film Festival, effective July 1, 2026. Moszkowicz brings over 30 years of industry experience and has worked on hundreds of productions including the Resident Evil and Fack Ju Göhte franchises. The appointment aims to strengthen the festival's position as a globally recognized brand with stronger connections to the international awards season and major markets in Germany and the United States.
Martin Moszkowicz, an acclaimed German film producer with more than 30 years in the industry, has been named the new president of the Zurich Film Festival, taking office on July 1, 2026. He replaces outgoing president Doris Fiala and will also chair the festival's board of directors. Moszkowicz is best known for his tenure at Constantin Film, where he served as chairman from 2014 to 2024 and oversaw the production of hundreds of films, including Oscar-nominated works like Downfall and The Baader Meinhof Complex, as well as popular franchises such as Resident Evil and Fack Ju Göhte. Festival CEO Christian Jungen stated that Moszkowicz's extensive networks in Munich and Los Angeles, combined with his creative industry background, make him ideal for developing the Zurich Film Festival into a globally recognized brand with stronger ties to the international awards season. The appointment also includes new board members Claudia Lässer, CEO of Swiss media group Entertainment Programm AG, and filmmaker Sabine Boss. Moszkowicz emphasized the festival's potential to grow as a permanent fixture on the European festival calendar and highlighted the Zurich Summit, the festival's industry section, as a significant platform for the global film business.
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