Canal+, global media and entertainment company, and Studiocanal, its in-house studio and one of Europe’s leading film and series studios, announce the appointment of Dorota Eberhardt as CEO of their Polish affiliate Kino Świat, a leading film distributor in Poland. She will report to Alex Hamilton, Studiocanal Chief International Officer, and will take up her duties later this year.
As part of her new role, Dorota Eberhardt’s mission will be to accelerate the development and distribution of high-quality Polish productions — films that resonate with local audiences and have the potential to reach international audiences. At the same time, she will ensure continuity of Kino Świat’s legacy as a trusted and successful distributor, building on the achievements of a strong and experienced team that has shaped the company’s reputation over the years.
Edyta Sadowska, Canal+ Polska Chief Executive Officer, comments: “Appointing Dorota Eberhardt to this position is a key step in the continued development of Kino Świat. She brings with her extensive experience and a deep understanding of the Polish film industry. Kino Świat is a well-established company with a strong track record, but also great potential – especially now, as demand for local, authentic stories continues to grow. I believe Dorota will bring new energy and a fresh perspective that will enable the company not only to further strengthen its position in film distribution, but also to expand dynamically into film production.”
Alex Hamilton, Studiocanal Chief International Officer, comments: “On behalf of Studiocanal, I would like to welcome Dorota Eberhardt as the new CEO of Kino Świat. She has an excellent track record across the film and television landscape in Poland. We’ll be looking to make sure she has everything she needs to expand Polish content production, align distribution strategies with evolving viewer habits and empower the team of fantastic experts to maintain and strengthen Kino Swiat position’s in a market very important to Studiocanal.”
Dorota Eberhardt comments: “I am proud and happy to join Kino Świat and more broadly Studiocanal and the Canal+ group. My future role, as Kino Świat CEO, is both a challenge and a privilege: to shape the future of Polish cinema by investing in stories that matter — culturally, artistically, and commercially — and to do so alongside a team whose passion and professionalism continue to define Kino Świat. Thank you to the teams for their trust!”
Dorota Eberhardt has served as Vice President of Programming, Streaming & New Channels Portfolio at Warner Bros. Discovery TVN, where she oversaw programming strategy, content production, and channel operations. Leading a team of over 50 people, she was instrumental in the international success of scripted series such as Eastern Gate and Decent Man, as well as documentaries like 33 Photos from the Ghetto and Skin Hunters, which premiered on HBO Max recently. Under her leadership, Player — a local streaming service — launched Poland’s first offer of 20 FAST channels.
With a career spanning two decades, Dorota has built a deep understanding of both the Polish and international media landscapes. She previously held roles at CD Projekt and Forum Film Poland (Disney’s theatrical distributor) before she joined Warner Bros Discovery 10 years ago. Her background combines strategic leadership with hands-on experience in content development and cross-platform programming. She holds M.A. degrees in Economics and Film Production, along with additional training in business psychology and AI management. Dorota is passionate about storytelling, innovation, and mentoring the next generation of media professionals.
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