Epsilon Film is an international sales company specialising in premium IP-driven content and high-concept entertainment with global audience appeal. Founded by film executives Alice von Einem and Julia Weber in partnership with Munich-based Beta Film Group, the company combines entrepreneurial agility with extensive international market expertise. Working across animation and live action in all genres, Epsilon Film represents a diverse portfolio of literary adaptations, established brands, franchise properties and original event productions. The company identifies, develops and supports projects from the earliest stages, collaborating closely with creators, producers and financiers to build high-quality films with strong international potential.
Leveraging the broad international infrastructure, the outstanding TV Sales Division of Beta Film, production companies and worldwide network of Beta Film Group, Epsilon Film creates strategic synergies across development, financing, production and distribution, maximising the value and reach of premium entertainment brands and franchises.
Current highlights include MOMO, based on Michael Ende’s timeless fantasy classic and starring Martin Freeman, LASSIE AND THE WILD BEAR, featuring the world’s most beloved collie, THE AMAZING MAURICE 2, based on Sir Terry Pratchett’s internationally acclaimed novels, the animated family adventure APPLE CADABRA - I SHRUNK MYSELF, based on the bestselling Petronella Applesauce book series, BRAVE HEART YAKARI, inspired by the internationally renowned Yakari brand, NESSIE JUNIOR, featuring one of the world’s most enduring mythical icons, and MIMI AND HAROLD – OUT OF FRAME, inspired by some of the world’s most iconic paintings.
The company's slate also includes THE SCHOOL OF MAGICAL ANIMALS 3 and 4, based on Germany’s most successful family film franchise of recent years, as well as the Sky Original feature ROBIN AND THE HOODS, starring Naomie Harris and Gwendoline Christie.
JULIA WEBER
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Julia began her career in advertising at GREY WORLDWIDE and later supported the marketing team at BUENA VISTA INTERNATIONAL on such releases as TARZAN and RUNAWAY BRIDE. After graduating from the Production and Media Business department at the University of Television and Film (HFF) in Munich, Germany, she took her first steps in the film industry in Los Angeles by working for Wolfgang Petersen’s RADIANT PRODUCTIONS in 2001 before moving to the Munich-based production entity SCREENCRAFT ENTERTAINMENT. In 2008, Julia expanded the scope of her global experience and network by focusing on international sales when she was appointed as Sales Manager at TELEPOOL/GLOBAL SCREEN. She was later promoted there to the senior role of Head of Acquisitions, Development and Sales for both feature films and TV series.
ALICE VON EINEM
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Alice is a qualified lawyer by education and gained initial work experience in the film industry at ZONEMEDIA, BETA FILM and SENATOR FILM during her studies. In 2009, she joined TELEPOOL/GLOBAL SCREEN as an Acquisition Manager before taking over the position of a Senior Vice President in International Acquisitions and Sales.
MATTHIAS ZIEGLER
VP, ACQUISITIONS & SALES
Matthias read German and Scandinavian Literature at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University before studying Production and Media Business at the University of Television and Film (HFF) in Munich. Before and during these studies, he worked as a unit and location manager on various German film sets, in the line producing departments of BAVARIA FICTION for such feature films as LUDWIG II, HOTEL LUX, DEATH OF A SUPERHERO and MR. MORGAN’S LAST LOVE and of ALL-IN-PRODUCTION for TV series like NELE NEUHAS – MURDER MYSTERIES and CAPE TOWN as well as at LEONINE’s operations department. Most recently, he served as Manager, Acquisitions, Co-Productions & Sales at TELEPOOL/GLOBAL SCREEN, and had previously worked as an independent producer.
PAULA CORNELIUS
MARKETING & SALES COORDINATOR