What Odeon Fiction GmbH does

Odeon Fiction GmbH is a Munich-headquartered German film and television production company that produces TV series, serials, feature films, and TV movies under commission from German broadcasters and international streaming platforms. The company is registered as a GmbH (private limited company) at Taunusstraße 21, 80807 München, and operates as a subsidiary of LEONINE Studios, itself part of the Mediawan Group. Its core product lines are TV series & serials (e.g., KANZLEI LIEBLING KREUZBERG, EIN FALL FÜR ZWEI, HARTER BROCKEN, DIE FÜCHSIN, MASUREN KRIMI), theatrical feature films (including JOHN RABE, ERKAN & STEFAN, DAS FLIEGENDE KLASSENZIMMER, ZORO'S SOLO), and standalone TV movies distributed across crime, drama, comedy, and family-entertainment genres.

The company operates a B2B, sales-led go-to-market model. Revenue is generated through commissioned production contracts with broadcasters and streaming services (production fees, co-production funding), supplemented by world sales and international content licensing through distribution partners such as Beta Film, Global Screen, Miramax, Sky Studios, and LEONINE Studios. Customer segmentation is vertical: German public and private broadcasters (ZDF, ARD Degeto, WDR, Sat.1, Sky Germany, Warner TV Serie) form the primary commissioning base, with international streaming platforms (Netflix, RTL+) and international co-production partners (Seven Stories UK, Wilma Film Czech Republic, Dionysos Films Finland) as secondary segments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed because contracts are bespoke per commission. The organization is staffed by approximately 40 team members across executive, producing, development, line production, finance, and administrative functions, with managing directors Fred Kogel, Jürgen Neugebauer, and Britta Meyermann.

Odeon Fiction's market position rests on a deep catalog of long-running series (300+ episodes on several titles), repeat commissions from all major German public and private broadcasters, and incremental expansion into streaming and international co-production. Critical recognition includes the Grimme Prize 2023 (Fiction) for NEULAND, plus nominations and wins across the Golden Nymph Award, German Television Award, Grimme Award, German Comedy Award, and Bavarian Television Award. Distribution and financing leverage is provided through its LEONINE Studios and Mediawan Group affiliation, giving it a structural advantage relative to independent German producers.

Name

Odeon Fiction GmbH

Legal name

Odeon Fiction GmbH

Website

https://odeonfiction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Odeon Fiction GmbH is a Munich-based German film and television production company producing TV series, feature films, and TV movies under commission for German public and private broadcasters (ZDF, ARD, Sat.1, Sky, Warner TV Serie) and streaming platforms (Netflix, RTL+), operating as a subsidiary of LEONINE Studios within the Mediawan Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commissioned Content Production: Odeon Fiction produces TV series, feature films, and TV movies under commission from broadcasters and streaming services, generating revenue through production fees, co-production funding, and licensing of produced content.
2. Content Licensing and Distribution: Revenue from world sales and licensing of produced content to international distributors and broadcasters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Odeon Fiction is a commissioned German film and television production company that develops and produces TV series and serials, theatrical feature films, and TV movies on behalf of German broadcasters (ZDF, ARD, Sky, Sat.1, Warner TV Serie) and international streaming platforms (Netflix, RTL+). The company manages the full production lifecycle from development and IP scouting through shooting and post-production, with international distribution handled through parent LEONINE Studios and partner sales agents.

Product overview

Odeon Fiction GmbH is a German film and television production company that produces content across three main categories: TV series and serials (such as KANZLEI LIEBLING KREUZBERG, EIN FALL FÜR ZWEI, HARTER BROCKEN, DIE FÜCHSIN, MASUREN KRIMI), theatrical feature films (including JOHN RABE, ERKAN & STEFAN, DAS FLIEGENDE KLASSENZIMMER, ZORO'S SOLO), and TV movies. The company operates as a production house creating content for German television broadcasters (ZDF, ARD, Sat.1, Sky) and streaming services (Netflix, RTL+, Warner TV Serie). Notable productions include HIGH STAKES (ZDF), BOOM BOOM BRUNO (Warner TV Serie), THE SEED (ARD Degeto), 37 SECONDS (ARD Degeto), TENDER HEARTS (Sky), BONN (WDR/ARD), NEULAND (ZDF), and KITZ (Netflix). The company is a LEONINE Studios company and part of the Mediawan Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TV Series and Serials
• Cinema Feature Films
• TV Movies

Quantifiable outcome

• NEULAND won Grimme Preis 2023 in Category Fiction, demonstrating critical recognition for quality content production

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LEONINE StudioscoreOthersLEONINE Studios is the parent company of Odeon Fiction, providing production infrastructure, financing, and distribution capabilities. Odeon Fiction operates as a subsidiary within the LEONINE Studios group.
• Mediawan GroupcoreOthersMediawan Group is the ultimate parent company of Odeon Fiction through its ownership of LEONINE Studios, providing access to European production and distribution networks.
• Seven Stories (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK production company co-producing SPY CITY with Odeon Fiction, ZDF, Wilma Film (CZ), in collaboration with Magenta TV.
• Wilma Film (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech production company serving as co-production partner for SPY CITY and BONN series.
• Dionysos FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish production company co-producing DEADWIND series with Odeon Fiction.
• Beta FilmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales agent handling world sales for Odeon Fiction productions including Masuren-Krimi series.
• Global Screen - A Telghtpool BrandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales agent handling world sales for Odeon Fiction productions including 37 Seconds.
• MiramaxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution company handling world sales for SPY CITY and Buffalo Soldiers.
• Sky StudiosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales partner for Sky-commissioned productions like TENDER HEARTS.
• Leonine StudiosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company handling world sales for BONN series and distribution of Odeon Fiction productions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bavaria Film: Munich-based production company with deep German public-broadcaster relationships, producing TV series, TV movies, and feature films. Comparable geographic base, customer mix, and genre coverage to Odeon Fiction.
• ndF: neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft: Berlin-based production company producing TV series, TV movies, and feature films for German public broadcasters (ZDF, ARD). Comparable commissioned-production business model and customer base.
• UFA GmbH: Germany's largest scripted-TV production house (UFA Serial Drama, UFA Fiction) producing prime-time series, daily soaps, and event TV for German broadcasters and streamers. Directly comparable to Odeon Fiction in business model, customer base, and genre coverage.
• Beta Film: Munich-based producer and world-sales distributor for high-end scripted series and TV movies, with strong international co-production credentials. Comparable in scripted production and German broadcaster relationships.
• Polyphon Film- und Fernsehgesellschaft: Hamburg-based production company producing TV series, TV movies, and event programming for German public broadcasters. Closely comparable commissioned-production model targeting ARD, ZDF, and NDR.
• Studio Hamburg: Major German production group producing TV series, feature films, and documentaries for public broadcasters (NDR, ARD) and streamers. Closely mirrors Odeon's commissioned production model with comparable genre breadth.
• Wiedemann & Berg Film: Munich-based production company producing TV series, TV movies, and theatrical features for German broadcasters (ZDF, ARD, Sky) and streamers (Netflix, Amazon). Closely comparable in customer base and genre mix.
• Constantin Film: Munich-based producer of theatrical feature films, TV movies, and series for German broadcasters and streaming platforms (including Netflix originals). Comparable across feature-film and TV-movie segments.

Broad incumbents

• ZDF Studios: Distribution and co-production arm of ZDF, handling world sales and co-productions across scripted series and feature films. Comparable in international distribution and co-financing of German-language content, though owned by a broadcaster customer of Odeon's.
• ITV Studios: International scripted production and distribution group producing drama and entertainment across multiple European markets. Comparable in commissioned scripted production and global content sales, though at significantly larger scale and broader geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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