Tom Tykwer Becomes Managing Director of ‘Babylon Berlin’ Production Company X Filme Alongside Uwe Schott as Stefan Arndt Steps Down
08.05.2024 - 11:55
/ variety.com
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Director and producer Tom Tykwer has become managing director of Berlin-based production company X Filme Creative Pool, best known for “Babylon Berlin,” alongside Uwe Schott. Tykwer succeeds Stefan Arndt, one of Germany’s leading producers.
The reorganization of the company’s management is intended to “sharpen the focus on the development and implementation of creative, bold and unusual material for film and television,” according to a statement. Arndt is leaving at his own request but will remain associated with the company as a producer.
X Filme Creative Pool was founded 30 years ago by Tykwer together with the writers and directors Wolfgang Becker and Dani Levy as well as Arndt. The four founders, who remain shareholders together with Beta Film and Bogey, based themselves on United Artists with the aim of producing sophisticated films with an audience appeal – or, as Variety put it, “intelligent films that audiences want to see.” Tykwer said: “We want to encourage creative and unconventional filmmakers from all over Europe to tell their stories for the cinema or series.
Bold and original stories that seek a broad audience have been our focus since the founding of X Filme, and I still believe that audiences long to experience something new. I want to help us sharpen this focus again and not only contribute to this as a writer and director, but also actively help shape the day-to-day business together with Uwe Schott and our great team.” Arndt said: “I would like to withdraw from the day-to-day business so that I can concentrate more on producing again.
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