A leading European independent film and television group, Beta produces, finances, and distributes television and film for the global market. With over 30,000 hours of content, we manage one of the largest libraries in Europe, including numerous Oscar and Emmy-winning productions. For more than 65 years, we have been nurturing strong partnerships with creatives, broadcasters, streamers, distributors, and festivals. As an experienced and independent player, we create alliances and hold stakes in over 40 production companies and distribution labels, while also operating special interest channels throughout Europe. Founded in 1959 by Leo Kirch and owned by Jan Mojto since 2004, Beta is based in Munich, Germany, with offices in the US, Latin America, the Middle East, and throughout Europe.

Our TV highlights range from the global hit BABYLON BERLIN by Tom Tykwer, Italy’s crime sensation GOMORRAH, the WWII drama GENERATION WAR, to Tom Fontana’s event saga BORGIA and the international REX franchise. Our most recent productions include the historical epic RISE OF THE RAVEN by award-winning producer Robert Lantos, the stunning period drama SISI, and THE SWARM by multiple Emmy Award winner Frank Doelger.

The feature slate includes Oscar winners and worldwide B.O. and streaming hits, such as THE LIVES OF OTHERS, IL DIVO, DOWNFALL, and two-time Oscar nominee NEVER LOOK AWAY.

On our way to becoming a climate neutral company by 2030, we are a founding member of the state-funded project “The Climate Neutrals”, following the sustainability goals established by the United Nations.