German producer Martin Moszkowicz, the former chief executive of Constantin Film, has been appointed as president of Zurich Film Festival. Moszkowicz and Christian Jungen, the festival’s CEO, spoke to Variety about how they intend to achieve the event’s strategic objectives.
As producer, executive producer and co-producer, Moszkowicz has been involved in more than 300 film and television productions, including the hit “Resident Evil” and “Fack Ju Göhte” franchises.
In a statement, Jungen said Moszkowicz is “the ideal president for us because he comes from the creative side of the business, knows the festival extremely well, and, through his strong network in Munich and Los Angeles can help us strengthen our relationships in our two most important markets, Germany and the United States.”
He added that Moszkowicz is “an inspiring and highly respected international industry leader who will help us further develop the ZFF into a globally recognized brand synonymous with outstanding cinema and a strong connection to the awards season.”
Moszkowicz added: “Over the past few years, the Zurich Film Festival has become a fixture on the European festival calendar. With its clear focus on quality cinema and its proximity to the international awards season, it has the potential to grow into a globally recognized brand in the coming years.”
