Tivoli Film Production

What Tivoli Film Production does

Tivoli Film Produktion GmbH is a Munich-headquartered German film and television production company (with a secondary Wiesbaden office, Büro Hessen) that specializes in crime dramas, psychological thrillers, TV movies, and feature films for German-speaking audiences. The company produces content primarily for Austrian and German public broadcasters ORF, ZDF, ARD Degeto, and ARTE, and also distributes internationally through Netflix. Its active slate spans recurring franchise series, episodic crime dramas, and standalone theatrical features, often delivered as co-productions with closely related producer Mona Film.

The company's core products are its recurring series and franchise IP, including the ARD Degeto/ORF/ZDF co-produced "Salzburg-Krimi" crime drama featuring Fritz Karl as forensic psychologist Thomas Meiberger, the "Blind ermittelt" crime series starring Philipp Hochmair as a blind former chief inspector, the "Im Schatten der Angst" crime thriller series with Julia Koschitz, the Netflix thriller "TOTENFRAU" (co-produced with Mona Film, Barry Films, and SquareOne Productions), and the medical drama "Die Inselärztin." Additional output includes Landkrimi regional crime movies such as "KOPFTUCHMAFIA" and "UHUDLER-VERSCHWÖRUNG," and feature films including "Arthur & Claire," "80 PLUS," and Craig Russell literary adaptations like "Der Blutadler." Its core technology is the full-cycle production of filmed content from development through post-production; no software platform, API, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

The business model is professional-services based: revenue is generated through production fees, co-production agreements, and broadcast licensing deals with public broadcasters, supplemented by theatrical distribution for select titles and international streaming via Netflix. Production financing is supported by Austrian and German public film funds including FISA+ (Filmstandort Austria), Fernsehfonds Austria, Filmfonds Wien, FilmFernsehFonds Bayern, regional commissions (Land Burgenland, Carinthia Film Commission), and the Austrian Business Agency. The company is privately held (GmbH) and managed by Thomas Hroch and Gerald Podgornig, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional shareholders.

Name

Tivoli Film Production

Legal name

Tivoli Film Produktion GmbH

Website

https://tivolifilm.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tivoli Film Produktion GmbH is a Munich-based German film and television production company producing crime dramas, thrillers, and TV movies primarily for ORF, ZDF, ARD Degeto, and ARTE, with international streaming distribution via Netflix and co-productions with Mona Film.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Homburg Vor Der Höhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Television Production: Production of crime dramas, thrillers, TV movies, and series for German-speaking broadcasters including ORF, ZDF, ARD Degeto, and ARTE. Revenue generated through production fees, co-productions, and broadcast licensing deals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tivoli Film Produktion GmbH produces television movies, series, and feature films primarily for German-speaking markets (Germany, Austria). The company specializes in crime dramas, thrillers, and TV movies that air on major public broadcasters including ORF, ZDF, ARD Degeto, and ARTE, as well as on Netflix. It manages the full production cycle from development through post-production.

Product overview

Tivoli Film Produktion GmbH is an Austrian-German film and television production company specializing in crime dramas, psychological thrillers, medical dramas, and literary adaptations. The company produces co-productions with major broadcasters including ORF, ZDF, ARD Degeto, and ARTE, as well as Netflix content. Their portfolio includes the ongoing 'Blind ermittelt' series, 'Salzburg-Krimi' crime dramas, 'Im Schatten der Angst' thriller series, the Netflix thriller 'TOTENFRAU', 'Die Inselärztin' medical series, and Landkrimi productions like 'KOPFTUCHMAFIA'. They also produce feature films and literary adaptations from authors such as Craig Russell. The company operates from Munich with offices in Wiesbaden, producing content primarily in German-speaking territories for broadcast on Austrian and German television networks as well as streaming platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Salzburg-Krimi
• Blind ermittelt
• DIE KUH, DIE WEINT
• IM SCHATTEN DER ANGST
• Die Inselärztin
• TOTENFRAU
• KOPFTUCHMAFIA
• 80 PLUS (Toni und Helene)
• Arthur & Claire
• Das Vergessen – Spurlos im Moor

Quantifiable outcome

• 508,000 viewers (25% MA) for 80 PLUS on ORF 2 premiere
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ORFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Austrian public broadcaster and co-producer. ORF commissions and co-produces the majority of Tivoli Film's productions including Salzburg-Krimi series, Landkrimis, and various TV movies.
• ZDFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman public-service television broadcaster co-producing and airing films including Im Schatten der Angst series, Die Kuh die weint, and Mama ist die Best(i)e.
• ARD DegetocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programming company of German regional broadcasters commissioning and co-producing series including Der Salzburg-Krimi.
• ARTEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean public service channel co-producing cultural productions including Kopftuchmafia, Eierkratz-Komplott, and various Landkrimis.
• Mona FilmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClosely related Austrian production company co-producing many projects including TOTENFRAU series, Der Salzburg-Krimi, and shared production infrastructure. Thomas Hroch and Gerald Podgornig serve as producers for both companies.
• NetflixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational streaming platform distributing TOTENFRAU series (co-produced with Mona Film and Barry Films) to global audiences.
• Orbrock FilmproduktionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for 80 PLUS road movie film.
• Barry FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss production company co-producing TOTENFRAU series for Netflix with Mona Film and Tivoli Film.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NETWORK Movie: German TV movie and series producer specializing in crime and event programming for ZDF and ARD; comparable genre focus and broadcaster-driven production model.
• Polyphon Film- und Fernsehgesellschaft: Hamburg-based German producer of TV movies, crime series, and event programming; similar DACH broadcaster-driven business model with overlapping crime-drama output.
• Letterbox Filmproduktion: German production company producing prime-time TV movies and crime/thriller series for ZDF and ARD — close comparable in scale, genre, and broadcaster customer base.
• Ziegler Film: Berlin-based German TV/film producer producing TV movies, crime series, and literary adaptations for ARD, ZDF, and ARTE — closely comparable genre and broadcaster mix.
• Mona Film: Austrian production company and Tivoli's most frequent co-production partner; shares the same producers (Thomas Hroch, Gerald Podgornig) and co-produces the majority of major Tivoli projects including Salzburg-Krimi, TOTENFRAU, and Im Schatten der Angst.

Broad incumbents

• Studio Hamburg: Major German production and studio group producing TV movies, series, and theatrical films across multiple genres; competes for the same public-broadcaster commissions as Tivoli.
• UFA Fiction: Largest German TV/film production house; produces prime-time crime, drama, and event programming for RTL, ARD, and streaming — direct competitor for broadcaster commissions across DACH.
• Constantin Film: Leading German film and TV producer with deep DACH theatrical and television footprint; produces event TV movies, series, and theatrical features comparable in genre and broadcaster mix.
• Beta Film: Established German distribution and production company with strong DACH and international broadcaster relationships; produces and distributes crime, drama, and event content comparable to Tivoli's slate.
• Bavaria Film: Major German production and studio infrastructure provider; produces TV movies, series, and theatrical films for public and private broadcasters in DACH markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCugG8Ha36I7Yc97DEHRd5kQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/TivoliFilm.tv
• Instagraminstagram.com/tivoli.film.produktion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tivoli-film-produktion-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Tivoli Film Production