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Linz assumes position as head of SPIO

On the 1st of July, Stefan Linz assumed the management role at the Apex Organisation of the Film Industry (SPIO). He is slated to fully assume control in July 2025, taking over from Helmut Poßmann, who is retiring. Until then, both Helmut Poßmann and Stefan Linz will co-manage the umbrella...

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2025 September 8 . 7:29 PM

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Linz assumes position as head of SPIO

In a significant shift within the German film industry, Helmut Poßmann, the current managing director of the Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft (SPIO), has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2025.

Stefan Linz, who joined SPIO's management on the same date in 2021, will take over the reins from Poßmann after his retirement. Until then, the two will share the management duties, with Linz gradually taking on more responsibilities.

Linz, who is also the managing director of the Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft, will continue to serve in this role in addition to his duties at SPIO. Notably, there is limited information available about Linz's prior activities within the film industry before his work with SPIO.

In the meantime, Poßmann will continue to oversee the German Film Ball, an event he has been instrumental in organising. After his retirement as managing director, he will still be responsible for the organisation of this prestigious event.

The transition of power at SPIO marks the end of Poßmann's tenure as managing director, a position he has held for an undisclosed period. Linz, on the other hand, is set to take full control of SPIO on July 1, 2025.

This change in leadership is expected to bring new perspectives and ideas to SPIO, shaping the future of the German film industry.