Acclaimed German film producer Martin Moszkowicz (September 5, Resident Evil, Look Who’s Back) has been named the new President of the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF). The ZFF made the announcement on Wednesday.
Moszkowicz will also chair the ZFF board of directors. He takes up his new job on July 1, replacing current ZFF President Doris Fiala.
“Martin Moszkowicz is the ideal president for us because he comes from the creative side of the industry, knows the festival extremely well, and, thanks to his extensive network in Munich and Los Angeles, will help us further strengthen our presence and relationships in our two most important international markets, Germany and the United States,” said Zurich Festival CEO Christian Jungen in a statement, calling Moszkowicz 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 is best known on the international scene for his more than 30 years at Constantin Film, the Munich-based mini-major he joined in 1990 and ran as chairman from 2014 through 2024. At Constantin, he oversaw the production of hundreds of films, including most of the era’s crossover success stories out of Germany, such as the Oscar-nominated Downfall (2004) and The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008) as well as the bulk of Germany’s home-grown blockbusters, including the hugely popular Fack Ju Goehte franchise. At Constantin, Moszkowicz also produced dozens of international features, most famously the Resident Evil films. In 2022 he received a lifetime “Career Achievement in Film” honor from CinemaCon.
