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Tom Semmler, production manager, Berlin
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About Tom Semmler

Over the last three years, working as a Production Manager at well-known companies like Iconoclast Germany, Turbokultur, and Studio Zentral, I successfully handled various TV series projects. This time gave me a good understanding of TV production and taught me a lot about working with public TV channels.

One of my standout projects was "Heaven & Earth," a series that focused on filmmakers from Ukraine. It not only allowed for unique stories but also provided structure and hope for many refugees, helping some of them settle into the German film industry.

My approach to work is all about fair communication and teamwork. As a Production Manager, I create an environment where creativity can flourish without unnecessary stress. I'm good at managing schedules, resources, and solving problems.
I'm also skilled at handling budgets responsibly without compromising the quality of the work.

Since then, I've enjoyed working on both fictional and non-fictional projects. I'm proud to have been part of various projects, not just behind the camera but also in front of it. In 2019, I shifted my focus from acting to being a full-time producer.

Known for

Fictional movies as production manager

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2024DeadlinesTV Series, ZDFneo [de]Sonja HeissTurbokultur GmbH
2023DoppelhaushälfteTV Series, ZDFneo [de]MultipleIconoclast Films Germany GmbH
2023WatchMe - Sex sellsTV Series, ZDFneo [de]Alison KuhnDrive Beta GmbH
2022Himmel & Erde - Небо та ЗемляTV Series, ZDFneo [de]MultipleStudio Zentral
2022Mein Herzensmensch (WT)Series PilotNegar GhalamzanStudio Zentral
2021Echt
S02 Ep 18-20
Series, ZDF [de]MultipleStudio ZentralS02 Ep 18-20
2021TremorShort FilmRudolf Fitzgerald LeonardProblemkind Filmproduktion, Annika Birgel [de]

Fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2021TremorShort FilmRudolf Fitzgerald LeonardProblemkind Filmproduktion, Annika Birgel [de]unit manager (local system)
2021Blutige AnfängerTV Series, ZDF [de]Franziska JahnStudio.TV.Film GmbHlocation manager (local system)

Awards

YearAward
2024nominated for the Jupiter Award in the category "Best Series national" | Project: "Watch Me - Sex sells" | Production company: DRIVE beta
2023nominated for the Grimme Award in the category "Competition Fiction" | Project: "Himmel & Erde" | Production Company: Studio Zentral

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishGermanRussian
Special skills- Calculation & Cost Control
- Calculation Negotiations with Broadcasters / Sponsors
- Distribution
- Negotiation of Archive and Music Licenses
- Filming Permissions for Minors / Children
- Production Planning for TV Series / Feature Films
- Occupational Safety / Hazard Assessment
- Production and Post-Production Planning
- Cash Flow Planning
- Chain of Rights / Basic Knowledge of Film Law
- Contract Management for Commissioned Productions
- Environmentally Friendly Production / Green Motion Label
- Status Determination Procedure
- Excel Expertise
- Photography
- Photoshop
Own equipment- SESAM Kalk Professional
- Fuzzlecheck
- Microsoft Office
EducationChamber of Industry and Commerce Berlin (IHK)
Production Manager in Film and Television Production
2021

Institute for Film and Television Professions
Production Manager in Film and TV
2020

University of Music, Theater, and Media Hannover
2016
Immediate working areaBerlin
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Berlin
Accommodation possibilitiesHamburg, Leipzig