Mediawan Group appointed Max Wiedemann as its new Head of Artificial Intelligence. As the industry enters a new era driven by artificial intelligence, it is reshaping the world and transforming how content is produced. This shift creates a growing demand for innovative and forward-thinking formats and new opportunities to produce content more efficiently.
To tackle these new opportunities, Max Wiedemann, who will continue to perform as Leonine Studios' Chief Production and Chief Business Development Officer, has been appointed to lead AI activities as Head of Artificial Intelligence for the Mediawan Group. In his expanded role, Wiedemann will spearhead efforts to integrate cutting-edge AI technologies across the group's diverse business activities.
Pierre-Antoine Capton, Mediawan Group CEO, commented: “The integration of AI into film production is arguably one of the most crucial challenges our industry will face moving forward. We aim to leverage its transformative and disruptive potential in a smart and efficient manner. Max's vast experience, remarkable understanding and in-depth knowledge of AI and filmmaking makes him the perfect choice to lead our AI endeavors. His appointment as Head of Artificial Intelligence underscores our commitment to harnessing technology to further elevate our content creation and storytelling capabilities. We are confident that Max will open new avenues for driving value across all companies in the Mediawan Group.”
Leonine Studios CEO Fred Kogel added: “Max’s appointment is a testament to the collaborative spirit between Mediawan and Leonine Studios in exploring innovative ways to work together. By leveraging AI, we will enhance our creative and operational capabilities and drive further growth.”
Max Wiedemann, Head of Artificial Intelligence of Mediawan Group and Chief Production and Business Development Officer of Leonine Studios, also said: “Both Mediawan and Leonine have already cultivated significant expertise in AI, and I am eager to collaborate with our highly skilled international teams. By uniting our strengths and expertise, I am confident that we will be well-equipped to adapt to the rapid pace of this technological advancement.”
Max Wiedemann studied production and media management at the University for Television and Film (HFF) Munich from 1999 to 2003. In 2003, he co-founded Wiedemann & Berg Film with Quirin Berg, followed by W&B Television in 2010. Max has been responsible for over 160 cinema and television productions as a managing director, shareholder, and executive producer. His impressive portfolio includes the Oscar-winning "The Lives of Others," the two-time Oscar-nominated "Never Look Away," and No. 1 German box-office hits such as "Welcome to Germany." He was also behind iconic TV projects like "4 Blocks," "Pagan Peak," and the groundbreaking first German Netflix Original "Dark."
Wiedemann has been recognized with numerous professional honors, including the European Film Award, British Academy Film Award, German Film Award, Bavarian Film Prize, German Television Prize, Bavarian Television Award, LA Critics Award, Golden Camera, and Bambi. He is also an active member of the German Film Academy, the European Film Academy, and the British Film Academy. As Chief Business Development Manager, Max Wiedemann has been a driving force behind the integration of AI into the film industry. He has actively focused on implementing AI initiatives at Leonine Studios over the past years, creating an AI unit at Leonine Studios and successfully leading numerous projects that have optimized creative and operational processes. Through leading interviews in the industry press and beyond, keynotes, and panel discussions—including appearances at the German Ministry of Economics, the French Embassy in Berlin, the European Producers Club, Seriencamp Cologne, and the Technical University of Munich—Max Wiedemann has become one of the leading experts on AI in the media industry.
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