What Filmgerberei does

Filmgerberei GmbH is a privately held, Zurich-based film production company founded in 2007, operating from Gasometerstrasse 29 a/b in the CH-8005 postal code. The company operates as a full-service production house spanning branded content, entertainment series, documentary features, fiction shorts, and music videos, organized around three client-facing divisions (Branded, Entertainment, Film) plus a 16-person affiliated director roster. Capabilities run end-to-end from concept development, scriptwriting, and storyboarding through directing, location scouting, casting, set construction, cinematography, sound, and post-production (editing, VFX, animation, sound design, music composition, color grading), delivered in any aspect ratio for any channel. Ownership rests with founding partners including Flavio Gerber (Head of Production) and Silvio Gerber (Director of Photography).

Revenue is generated through two primary streams: (1) commissioned production services on a project-fee basis for corporate clients (On AG, Switzerland Tourism, foundations, NGOs, public authorities) and broadcasters (SRF, RTR, Joyn/Seven.One, UPC MySports), and (2) co-production financing and licensing/royalty revenues on documentary and theatrical features distributed via Netflix DACH, Play Suisse, DCM Distribution, and international world-sales agents (CAT&Docs, Ouat Media, Rise and Shine). Pricing is project-specific and quote-based with no public tiers. Go-to-market is sales-led, driven by direct outreach, referrals, and a portfolio/awards-as-trust-signal marketing approach rather than paid acquisition.

The company has accumulated a credential stack unusual for a Swiss mid-market production house, including an Oscar nomination for Best Short Film ('Ala Kachuu'), Cannes Corporate Production Company of the Year (2024), Cannes Corporate Golds and Silvers, New York TV & Film Golds, Raindance Best Documentary Feature 2025 for 'Immortals', and Prix de Soleure 2025. Its entertainment slate includes long-running formats (Deville, 15 seasons on SRF) alongside co-produced features reaching Netflix DACH (Roger Federer - The Reunion, Aiming High) and theatrical release (Alles über Martin Suter via DCM). No external funding rounds, subsidiaries, parent entities, or public listings are disclosed.

Name

Filmgerberei

Legal name

Filmgerberei GmbH

Website

https://filmgerberei.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Filmgerberei GmbH is a Zurich-based, privately held full-service film production company founded in 2007 that produces branded content, entertainment series, documentaries, and fiction for corporate clients, Swiss and German broadcasters (SRF, RTR, Joyn, Netflix DACH), and international distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Internal Communications Video (MPADAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Docuseries & Episodic Nonfiction (TV/Streaming) (MPADADAB), Business, Politics & Current Affairs Documentaries (MPADADAJ)

Keywords

• Film production services
• Corporate video production
• Documentary production
• Television series production
• Advertising film production

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commissioned Production Services: Filmgerberei produces image films, commercials, branded content, and entertainment programming under commissioned contracts from businesses, foundations, NGOs, public authorities, and media companies. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for production services rendered from concept through delivery.
2. Co-productions and Licensed Content: Filmgerberei co-produces documentary features and theatrical films with Swiss broadcasters (SRG SSR SRF, RTR), international streamers (Netflix), and international distribution partners. Revenue is derived from production financing contributions, co-production fees, and licensing revenues from theatrical, SVOD, and broadcast distribution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Filmgerberei is a Zurich-based film production company that produces image films, commercials, series, documentaries, and fiction films. The company operates an in-house production infrastructure with a roster of directors, writers, animators, illustrators, and musicians, and develops its own scripted series alongside commissioned client work.

Product overview

Filmgerberei is a Zurich-based film production company operating since 2007 (16-17 years). The company operates as a single unified production house offering integrated film production services rather than a modular platform. Its core offerings include Film Production Services (full-service from concept to final delivery), Entertainment & Series Production (TV shows, streaming content), Branded Content (corporate marketing), Documentary Film Production, and Music Video Production. The company maintains a roster of 16 affiliated directors and has produced notable entertainment series including Deville (15 seasons for SRF), Hype Kitchen (3 seasons for Joyn/Sat.1), and KochBar (cooking talk show), as well as acclaimed documentary films such as Roger Federer - The Reunion and Aiming High.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Image Film Production

Quantifiable outcome

• Oscar Academy Award nomination for 'Best Short Film' for 'Ala Kachuu'
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SRG SSR SRF (Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRF is Filmgerberei's primary broadcast commissioning partner and co-producer. SRF commissions documentaries, series, and entertainment programs from Filmgerberei including 'Roger Federer - The Reunion', 'Deville' (15 seasons), 'Die Sendung des Monats', 'Say Hi' campaigns, 'Kauf mich!', 'Innovationen für Morgen', and 'Rudern Am Limit'. SRF provides production financing and broadcast rights in exchange for original content.
• RTR (Radiotelevisiun Svizra Rumantscha)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTR commissioned 'Metta Da Fein', the first Rhaeto-Romanian web crime comedy series (4 x 22 minutes), produced by Filmgerberei. RTR provides commissioning funding and broadcast rights for the Romansch-speaking Swiss market.
• Netflix (DACH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetflix serves as the international distribution platform for Filmgerberei co-productions 'Roger Federer - The Reunion' and 'Aiming High' in the DACH region. Filmgerberei co-produces feature documentaries with SRF that are licensed to Netflix for global/regional streaming.
• Joyn / Seven.One Entertainment (Sat.1)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoyn/Seven.One Entertainment commissions entertainment series from Filmgerberei including 'KochBar' (Season 1 & 2), 'Hype Kitchen' (Season 3), 'Originals' (Season 1), and 'Copy/Taste'. Content is streamed on Joyn Switzerland/Germany and broadcast on Sat.1.
• Switzerland Tourism (Schweiz Tourismus)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwitzerland Tourism is a repeat brand content client commissioning tourism films from Filmgerberei including 'Bergluft' (Graubünden Ferien), 'Winterthur' destination campaign, Fotomuseum Winterthur re-opening, and other tourism marketing content.
• UPC MySportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUPC MySports commissioned 'Off The Brakes!' documentary about Swiss downhill bikers Camille Balanche and Emilie Siegenthaler. Filmgerberei produced the documentary for Swiss sports streaming platform.
• On AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn AG commissioned the 'Global Summit' brand campaign from Filmgerberei covering SS25 looks including Spring Performance, Winter Performance, and Miami Open campaigns.
• Markenfilm AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarkenfilm AG co-produced music videos 'Come What May' (Marius Bear) and 'I Tried A Summer' (Yes I'm Very Tired Now) with Filmgerberei GmbH.
• Florianfilm GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorianfilm GmbH (Köln) is a co-production partner with SRG SSR ARTE for documentary features 'Der Zauberberg' and 'Alles über Martin Suter. Ausser die Wahrheit.' produced by Filmgerberei.
• LUCA School of ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUCA School of Arts (Belgium) co-produced 'Existe!' short film with Filmgerberei GmbH.
• Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln (KHM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKHM co-produced 'Regimes' documentary short film with Filmgerberei.
• CAT&DocsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAT&Docs serves as the international world sales agent for 'Immortals' documentary feature produced by Filmgerberei.
• DCM DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDCM Distribution handles the theatrical and distribution rights for 'Alles über Martin Suter. Ausser die Wahrheit.' documentary in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.
• Ouat MediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOuat Media serves as the world sales agent for 'Unser Kind' short film produced by Filmgerberei.
• Rise and ShineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRise and Shine handles world sales for 'Roger Federer - The Reunion' documentary produced by Filmgerberei.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspekt Filmproduktion: Swiss production company with documentary and feature film credits for SRF and other broadcasters. Comparable in the documentary/documentary film vertical.
• C-Films AG: Zurich and Vienna-based film production company producing feature films, documentaries, and series for European broadcasters and festivals. Comparable in theatrical/documentary focus and DACH presence.
• Stories AG: Zurich-based production company producing commercials, branded content, and documentaries for Swiss and international clients. Comparable boutique scale and similar premium-client roster.
• Markenfilm AG: Swiss/German film production company and stated co-production partner of Filmgerberei, operating in commercial film, branded content, and entertainment. Most directly comparable in geography, scale, and service mix.
• Florianfilm GmbH: Cologne-based co-production partner of Filmgerberei on documentary features, producing for ARTE and SRG SSR. Comparable in feature documentary co-production model and DACH footprint.
• Pumpkin Film AG: Swiss commercial and branded content production house serving advertisers and agencies. Closest comparable to Filmgerberei's Branded division in terms of client profile and project types.

Broad incumbents

• UFA GmbH: Germany's largest production group producing entertainment, drama, and factual content for RTL and other broadcasters. A broad incumbent operating in the same entertainment and series production space but at much larger scale.
• Vice Studios: Global digital media and documentary production company producing branded content, documentaries, and series. Comparable in production style (documentary-led) and client mix (brands + platforms).
• Endemol Shine Group: Global entertainment production giant producing entertainment and factual programming for broadcasters and streamers worldwide. Overlaps with Filmgerberei's entertainment series and documentary work.
• Eyeworks / Warner Bros. Discovery Production Switzerland: International production group with Swiss operations producing entertainment and factual content for broadcasters such as SRF. A larger incumbent in the same commissioning ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/filmgerberei
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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