Welcome to Deadline’s International Disruptors, a feature where we’ll shine a spotlight on key executives and companies outside of the U.S. shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week, we’re talking with top German talent agency Players. Headed up by Mechthild Holter and Fabian Haslob, the duo have clients that have worked across recent projects such as Babylon Berlin, Unorthodox and Deutchland ’89. In a rare interview, they tell us why now is a great time for German-speaking talent to cross borders.
With film and television sectors more globalized than ever, international talent has fast become a premium for streamers as they lean in on local language productions in foreign markets to offset stagnant domestic growth. One company at the sharp end of this change is Germany’s Players Agency. The company, which was founded by Mechthild Holter in 1994, represents around 180 actors, writers, directors and cinematographers and is...
With film and television sectors more globalized than ever, international talent has fast become a premium for streamers as they lean in on local language productions in foreign markets to offset stagnant domestic growth. One company at the sharp end of this change is Germany’s Players Agency. The company, which was founded by Mechthild Holter in 1994, represents around 180 actors, writers, directors and cinematographers and is...
- 6/22/2022
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Cologne, Germany -- In a bid to get more film professionals to book its dates on the calendar, the Zurich Film Festival has added a one-day industry conference to its schedule.
The inaugural Zff Industry Day on Sept. 29 will focus on the business of talent management and film packaging. Industry veterans including Lindy King, co-owner of British mega agency United Agents, "Twilight" casting agent Deborah Aquila, Alexis Garcia of Wme and German agent Mechthild Holter, CEO of the Munich-based Players Agency, will be among the participants.
The fifth Zurich Film Festival is set for Sept. 24-Oct. 4.
The inaugural Zff Industry Day on Sept. 29 will focus on the business of talent management and film packaging. Industry veterans including Lindy King, co-owner of British mega agency United Agents, "Twilight" casting agent Deborah Aquila, Alexis Garcia of Wme and German agent Mechthild Holter, CEO of the Munich-based Players Agency, will be among the participants.
The fifth Zurich Film Festival is set for Sept. 24-Oct. 4.
- 8/10/2009
- by By Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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