The Leonin Studios production company is reshuffling its leadership team, with Heinlein, who previously served as head of development and creative director, becoming chief content officer.
Sebastian Heinlein has joined Munich-based Leonine Studios production company SEO Entertainment as head of content alongside managing director Gilad Osterer. For the past three years, Heinlein has served as head of development and creative director at the company. In his new role, he will have overall responsibility for content and program development. Marc Halvath Schäfer will be the new head of development.
Gilad Osterer, CEO of SEO Entertainment, commented that the addition of Sebastian to the executive team will allow the company to continue on its growth path. “He meets our high standards of combining quality and entertainment at the same time. We look forward to continuing this successful collaboration in the future,” he said.
“I look forward to continuing our success story with Gilad and our talented team of executive producers and further developing our content offering with Mark,” said Heinlein.
Heinlein has produced hit shows throughout his career. Catch! Der Grosse Saturday 1 Fang Fly TagGrimm Prize-winning director for entertainment. From 2011 to 2018 he was Programming Director at ProSieben Entertainment, responsible for highly innovative formats. The best show in the world And the legendary late-night show Circus Harigari Participants included Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf. The best show in the world German Television Award Circus Harigari It won the Grimm Award.
Last year, SEO Entertainment made a big presence in the production sector. Premium factory format advertising Fire and Flame Yeah Unfall Clinicintroduced a new program format and won awards such as: That's my jam Yeah Down the road.