Studio Berlin

What Studio Berlin does

Studio Berlin GmbH is a German film and television production services company founded in 1993 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Studio Hamburg GmbH, headquartered at the Berlin-Adlershof site (Am Studio 20, D-12489 Berlin). The company provides integrated, end-to-end production services — physical studio rental, outside broadcast via a fleet of four trucks including two UHD HDR units (Ü9, Ü10), 24/7 reality TV production supporting up to 100 cameras, post-production across 50+ Avid editing stations with 4K/UHD and Pro Tools HD capability, compact mobile flightcase control rooms, and guided studio tours — to Germany's leading free-TV broadcasters (ProSieben, RTL, ARD, ZDF, Sat.1), international streamers (Amazon Prime Video), sports rights-holders (DFL, ADAC, ISTAF), and film production companies (Constantin Film, Playtone, Warner Bros.).

Underpinning the physical infrastructure is a proprietary broadcast IT layer comprising four in-house software tools: Webster (browser-based content management and logging), Logster (iPad live-logging app), Touch Playout (tablet-based on-air playout control), and a 24/7 Capture Workflow (automated MXF/Avid-compatible capture with proxy generation). These tools are integrated into the production workflow from acquisition through playout and represent the company's clearest point of technical differentiation against pure facility-rental competitors.

The business model is B2B project-based professional services: customers (broadcasters, streamers, commissioned production companies) receive quotations per project, with no public pricing. Commercial relationships are managed through dedicated project managers and named key account managers (e.g., Markus Dichant for Key Accounts, Andreas Goldau for Sports Production Key Accounts). The company operates four locations across Germany (Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Lüneburg) with a 100+ employee team combining creative and technical roles, and benefits from cross-referral within the broader Studio Hamburg Production Group alongside sister entities Design Works, Synchron, and MCI. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

Studio Berlin

Legal name

Studio Berlin GmbH

Website

https://studio-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Studio Berlin GmbH is a German TV/film production services company, founded 1993 and a subsidiary of Studio Hamburg GmbH, providing integrated studio rental, outside broadcast, post-production, reality TV, and proprietary broadcast IT tools to major German broadcasters, streamers, and production companies across four German locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast production services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPADAIAC

Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Studios, Soundstages & Backlots

SECONDARYMPADAIAA

Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Studios, Soundstages & Backlots

SECONDARYMPAIAHAO

Production Management & Studio Support Services (Studio Managers, Techs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Music Production Services (Studios, Producers, Session Musicians)

SECONDARYMPADAIAL

Studio Tours & Visitor Experiences

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Studios, Soundstages & Backlots

Keywords

• Television production services
• Broadcast studio rental
• Outside broadcast services
• Post-production services
• Reality TV production

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. TV Studio Rental and Production Facilities: Rental of TV studio spaces (Studios A–H in Berlin, Studios A1–A6 in Hamburg), control rooms (Regie 1 and Regie 2), and functional halls for TV productions of any scale. Studios are available in sizes ranging from ~500 m² to over 2,300 m².
2. Outside Broadcast (OB Van) Services: Deployment of mobile production units (Ü2 HD, Ü8 HD, Ü9 UHD, Ü10 UHD) for on-location recording or live broadcast of entertainment shows, concerts, theater, sports, congresses, political coverage, and large TV events.
3. Reality Production: 24/7 reality production setup supporting up to 100 cameras, compact reality control rooms, and integrated content management and post-production workflows for on-location production.
4. Post-Production Services: Avid-based editing (50+ editing suites across locations), 4K/UHD post-production, audio editing on Pro Tools HD, and specialized software suite (Genarts Sapphire FX, Boris Continuum Complete, Adobe Creative Suite).
5. IT Solutions – Webster, Logster, Touch Playout, Capture Workflow: Proprietary broadcast IT tools licensed or provided as part of production workflows. Webster is a browser-based CMS/logging tool; Logster is an iPad live-logging app; Touch Playout enables touch-controlled media playout; Capture Workflow automates multi-hour recording sessions.
6. Flightcase-Unit Mobile Production: Compact, flexible mobile flightcase control room that can be configured for specific project needs. Designed for on-location production in confined spaces with full technical capabilities for live or recorded production.
7. Studio Tours: Guided studio tours offered at Berlin and Hamburg locations for groups (schools, study groups, senior groups, clubs). Booked through partner tvtickets.de for Berlin; direct booking via email for Hamburg. Tours of the Rote Rosen set in Lüneburg also available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Studio Berlin provides technical production services for television, film, and event productions. Its core offering is the rental and operation of large studio complexes (8 studios + 2 halls in Berlin, 6 studios in Hamburg) combined with mobile production (OB vans and Flightcase-Unit), post-production, reality-TV setups, and proprietary broadcast-IT tools that manage content from acquisition through playout. Customers are German TV broadcasters, streaming providers, and independent production companies commissioning entertainment, talk, reality, sports, and event content.

Product overview

Studio Berlin is a broadcast and media production services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected production services. The core offering consists of studio facilities (eight studios in Berlin and six in Hamburg), mobile outside broadcast trucks (Ü2 HD through Ü10 UHD), and a Flightcase-Unit for flexible on-location production. These production capabilities are supported by specialized services including Reality-Produktion (24/7 reality TV setups), Postproduktion (4K/UHD editing with 50+ Avid stations), and Studioführungen (guided tours). The IT-Solutions portfolio provides specialized software tools—Webster (browser-based content management and logging), Logster (iPad live logging app), Touch Playout (tablet-based playout control), and 24/7-Capture-Workflow (automated recording and proxy generation)—that integrate with and enhance the production workflow from acquisition through playout. The company operates four locations: Berlin-Adlershof, Hamburg-Tonndorf, Cologne, and Lüneburg, with a team of over 100 employees serving leading broadcasters, streaming providers, and production companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Webster: Browser-based online logging tool for content management - enables remote material review, logging, sorting, tagging and searching.
• Logster
• Touch Playout

Products and services

• Studios in Berlin
• Studios in Hamburg
• Outside Broadcast (OB Van) Services Mobile outside broadcast truck deployment for on-location recording and live transmission of entertainment shows, concerts, theater, sports, congresses, political coverage, and large TV events. Fleet includes Ü2 HD, Ü8 HD, Ü9 UHD, and Ü10 UHD (the most advanced, supporting UHD HDR for football and large productions).
• Flightcase-Unit Mobile Production Compact, flexible mobile control room built in modular flightcase units that can be configured for specific project needs, designed for on-location production in confined spaces with full technical capabilities for live or recorded production.
• Reality Production 24/7 reality TV production setup supporting up to 100 cameras, with compact reality control rooms and integrated content management and post-production workflows for on-location production of large-volume reality formats.
• Post-Production Services Post-production services at the Berlin location with 4K/UHD capability, 50+ Avid editing stations, professional software suite (Genarts Sapphire FX, Boris Continuum Complete, Adobe Creative Suite), and Pro Tools HD audio editing. Used by broadcasters, streamers, and production companies for finishing TV, film, and event content.
• Studio Tours Guided studio tours at the Berlin-Adlershof and Hamburg-Tonndorf sites (and the Rote Rosen set in Lüneburg), offering behind-the-scenes insights into TV and film production for groups such as schools, study groups, senior groups, and clubs. Bookings are handled through partner tvtickets.de (Berlin) or direct email (Hamburg/Lüneburg).

Named customers16 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• tvtickets.deminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributortvtickets.de is a channel partner for Studio Berlin's studio tour offering in Berlin. The partner handles ticket sales, online booking, and tour scheduling on behalf of Studio Berlin, managing the visitor-facing experience for public studio tours at the Berlin-Adlershof location.
• Banijay Media Germany GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanijay Media Germany GmbH handles ticketing for the show Hart aber Fair, which is produced at Studio Berlin's facilities. This partnership manages audience tickets and access for the live talk show录制.
• Studio Hamburg GmbHcoreOthersStudio Hamburg GmbH is the parent company of Studio Berlin GmbH, which was founded as a subsidiary in 1993. The two companies share operational synergies including shared studio facilities in Hamburg (managed under the Studio Berlin brand), joint project management, and cross-referrals within the Studio Hamburg Production Group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths6 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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