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 streaming platform SBS on Demand.[4]
References
- Michael Sutor. Filmerbe: Historische Filmdokumente in Wissenschaft und Medienpraxis Halen, 2019^
- Tim Dams. Major European production and distribution groups: Beta Film ScreenDaily, 15 March 2024^
- John Hopewell. ‘La Storia,’ ‘Operation Sabre,’ ’30 Days of Lust’ Sold by Beta Film to SBS Australia (EXCLUSIVE) Variety, 2024-12-17, retrieved 2025-01-08^
- Euro content deal for SBS 2024-12-29, retrieved 2025-01-08^