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Beta Film

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Beta Film GmbH
Founded1959
FounderLeo Kirch
Headquarters,
Germany
OwnerJan Mojto

Beta Film GmbH is a German company dedicated to licensing, distribution and production of film and television content.

Beta Film GmbH & Co. was founded in 1959 in Munich by Leo Kirch.[1] In 2004, two years after the collapse of Kirch's media holdings, the company was acquired by Jan Mojto.[2] In addition to Germany, the company operates in Austria, Italy, Croatia, Spain, and Sweden through labels.[2]

In December 2024, Beta signed a deal with SBS Australia to distribute nearly 200 hours of entertainment,[3] airing in 2025 on SBS Australia’s leading streaming platform SBS on Demand.[4]


References

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  1. ^ Sutor, Michael (2019). "Zeitspuren im historischen Naturfilm. Galapagos - Ankunft in Eden von Heinz Sielmann". In Köpke, Wilfried; Stettner, Peter (eds.). Filmerbe: Historische Filmdokumente in Wissenschaft und Medienpraxis. Köln: Halen. p. 90. ISBN 978-3-86962-295-8.
  2. ^ a b Dams, Tim (15 March 2024). "Major European production and distribution groups: Beta Film". ScreenDaily.
  3. ^ Hopewell, John (2024-12-17). "'La Storia,' 'Operation Sabre,' '30 Days of Lust' Sold by Beta Film to SBS Australia (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  4. ^ "Euro content deal for SBS | TV Tonight". 2024-12-29. Retrieved 2025-01-08.