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Theo Leipert, line producer, production manager, unit manager (local system), producer, Berlin
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About Theo Leipert

Theodor Leipert is a German film professional with over 2 decades of experience in the industry. He has has extensive experience in various production roles in TV and movie fiction productions in different countries including the UK, France, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Grenada, and Thailand.
He has produced and directed short films and written scripts.
He has also served as the manager of the main cinema of the Berlin International Film Festival for ten years, where he was responsible for the red carpet events and the smooth running of more than 250 world premieres in the official competition program.
In addition to his work for German production houses, he owns T.L.F.S Theo Leipert Films & Services GmbH, which specializes in service production and the development of feature film projects.
He is also a co-owner of "Stoppen und Stecken, Junge und Leipert GbR" which offers filming schedules and shotlists for film and TV projects.
He has a Master in European Audiovisual Management from Media Business School Madrid and a degree in Business Administration from European Business School (EBS) with a focus on international management and marketing. He is fluent in English, French, and Spanish. Some of his notable projects include the development of the feature film "Wir können nicht anders" as a creative producer and the development of the feature film projects "Story of Wrath" and "Kopleva" with his own company.

Fictional movies as line producer

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2022SOKO WismarTV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleReal Film Berlin GmbH
2021SOKO WismarTV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleCinecentrum Berlin Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]
2021Meine Freundin VolkerTV Movie, NDR [de]Piotr J. LewandowskiCinecentrum Berlin Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]
2020Tatort - TyrannenmordTV-Movie (Series), NDR [de]Christoph StarkCinecentrum Berlin Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]

Fictional movies as production manager

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Dünentod. Ein Nordsee-Krimi - Tod auf dem Meer
vacation replacement 3 weeks in July 2023
TV-Movie (Series), RTL [de]Dominic MüllerMadeFor Film GmbH [de]vacation replacement 3 weeks in July 2023
2023Dünentod. Ein Nordsee-Krimi - Falsches Spiel
vacation replacement 3 weeks in July 2023
TV-Movie (Series), RTL [de]Dominic MüllerMadeFor Film GmbH [de]vacation replacement 3 weeks in July 2023
2023Tatort - Herz der Dunkelheit (WT)TV-Movie (Series), MDR [de]Claudia GardeMadeFor Film GmbH [de]
2022SOKO Wismar
Block 1-3
TV Series, ZDF [de](tba - to be announced)Real Film Berlin GmbHBlock 1-3
2021SOKO Wismar
Block 1-3
TV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleCinecentrum Berlin Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]Block 1-3
2020SOKO Wismar
Block 1-3
TV Series, ZDF [de]Sascha ThielCinecentrum Berlin Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]Block 1-3
2019SOKO Wismar
Block 1 und 2 (9 Folgen)
TV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleCinecentrum Berlin Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]Block 1 und 2 (9 Folgen)

Fictional movies as unit manager (local system)

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2018SOKO Wismar
7.Block (5 Folgen)
TV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleCinecentrum Berlin Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]7.Block (5 Folgen)
2018AmokspielTV Movie, SAT.1Oliver SchmitzTV60Filmproduktion GmbH
2018Dogs of Berlin
2. Block, ab März für 40 DT
TV Series, NetflixChristian AlvartSyrreal Entertainment GmbH2. Block, ab März für 40 DT
2017Tatort - Wer jetzt allein ist
Dresden
TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de]Theresa von EltzW&B Television GmbHDresden
2017Keine zweite ChanceTV Movie (multi-part), SAT.1Alexander DierbachAriane Krampe Filmproduktion
2017Rockstars zähmt man nichtTV Movie, SAT.1Kai Meyer-RicksPantaleon Films GmbH
2016Tod einer KadettinTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de], NDR [de]Raymond LeyUFA Fiction
2016SOKO Wismar
Drehblock 2
TV Series, ZDF [de]Kerstin AhlrichsCinecentrum Berlin Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]Drehblock 2
2015SOKO Wismar
Drehblock 6
TV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleCinecentrum Berlin Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]Drehblock 6
2015Einfach Rosa - Verliebt, verlobt, verbotenTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Hansjörg ThurnW&B Television GmbH
2015Eva über Bord
Thailand
TV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Peter GersinaTNF Telenormfilm GmbH [de]Thailand
2014600 PS für zwei
Berlin, München, Bad Tölz
TV Movie, ZDF [de]Sophie Allet-CocheW&B Television GmbHBerlin, München, Bad Tölz
2014Die SchlikkerfrauenTV Movie, SAT.1Uwe JansonUFA Fiction
2014SOKO Wismar
4 Folgen (Block 2)
TV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleCinecentrum Berlin Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]4 Folgen (Block 2)
2013Bella Amore - Widerstand zwecklosTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Edzard OnnekenHager Moss Film GmbH
2013Bella Casa - Hier zieht keiner ausTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Edzard OnnekenHager Moss Film GmbH
2013Willkommen im Club
Mallorca
TV Movie, SAT.1Oliver SchmitzHager Moss Film GmbHMallorca
2012Bella Familia - Umtausch ausgeschlossenTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Edzard OnnekenHager Moss Film GmbH
2012Bella Dilemma - Drei sind einer zu vielTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Oliver SchmitzHager Moss Film GmbH
2012Tatort - Dinge, die noch zu tun sindTV-Movie (Series), rbb [de]Claudia GardeW&B Television GmbH

Non-fictional movies as unit manager (local system)

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2009Deutschland von A bis ZDocumentary, 3satThorsten Eppert3sat [de]
2005Teufels Küche
Aufnahmeleiter Schichtplan
Documentary Series, RTL [de]Michael MaierITV Studios Germany GmbH (formerly Granada Produktion)Aufnahmeleiter Schichtplan

Shows/Live/Events as unit manager (local system)

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2008DER FAUST - Verleihung des deutschen Theaterpreises 2008TV-Event, ZDFkultur [de]Stefan MathieuKobalt Productions GmbH

Fictional movies as producer

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2016Horror Tentpole Challenge. Berlin (mehrere 360 VR Webfilme)
Executive Producer
Short Film, YouTubeMultipleT.L.F.S. Theo Leipert Films & Services GmbHExecutive Producer
2011St. Georges Day
service producer Germany
Feature FilmFrank HaperElstree Studio Productions [uk]service producer Germany
2010Vyprávěj
service producer
TV Series, Ceska televize [cz]Biser A. ArichtevDramedy Productions, s.r.o. [cz]service producer
2008Alberts Memorial (WT)
service producer Germany
TV Movie, ITV [uk]David RichardsITV Productions [uk]service producer Germany
2002Lluvia RondeñaShort FilmTheo LeipertL-Filme

Advertising/Image/Music videos as producer

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2016Disney - Dr. Strange Promo (7 360 VR Webfilme)
Executive Producer
Corporate Film, YouTubeMultipleT.L.F.S. Theo Leipert Films & Services GmbHExecutive Producer

Fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2019Wir können nicht andersFeature FilmDetlev BuckDCM Pictures GmbHproducer
2013Die Briefe meiner MutterTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Peter GersinaZiegler Film GmbH & Co. KG1st AD Dreh in Santiago de Chile
2006Catharsis (WT)Short FilmDaniel ChamorroAdvisé Film & TV Production GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
2002Lluvia RondeñaShort FilmTheo LeipertL-Filmeproducer
2002Lluvia RondeñaShort FilmTheo LeipertL-Filmescreenwriter
2002Lluvia RondeñaShort FilmTheo LeipertL-Filmedirector Dreh Ronda, Andalusien
2000Zwei alte GaunerTV Movie, ARD [de]Sabine LandgraeberNovafilm [de]set manager/ floor manager Dreh Nizza
1999Tödliche Wildnis - Sie waren jung und mussten sterbenTV Movie, RTL [de]Jorgo PapavassiliouPolyphon Film GmbHset manager/ floor manager
1999Zwei Mädels auf MallorcaTV Movie, RTL [de]Dror ZahaviRELEVANT F!LM Produktion GmbHset manager/ floor manager Dreh auf Mallorca
1998HeliCops - Einsatz über BerlinTV Series, SAT.1MultiplePolyphon Film GmbHset manager/ floor manager 1. Staffel
1998Alphateam - Die Lebensretter im OPTV Series, SAT.1MultipleMultimedia Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de]set manager/ floor manager
1998Delta Team - Auftrag Geheim!TV Series, ProSieben [de]MultipleAllMedia Pictures GmbH [de]set manager/ floor manager 2 Folgen
1997HeliCops - Einsatz über BerlinTV Series, SAT.1MultiplePolyphon Film GmbHset manager/ floor manager
1996Bruder EselTV Series, RTL [de]MultiplePolyphon Film GmbHset manager/ floor manager
1996Teneriffa - Tag der RacheTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Peter DeutschPolyphon Film GmbHset manager/ floor manager 2 Teile, Dreh auf Teneriffa
1996Von Fall zu Fall - Stubbe und das KindTV-Movie (Series)Christa MühlPolyphon Film GmbHset manager/ floor manager Dreh in Spanien
1996Von Fall zu Fall - Stubbe und die andere FrauTV-Movie (Series)Christa MühlPolyphon Film GmbHset manager/ floor manager
1996Von Fall zu Fall - Stubbe und der PferdestecherTV-Movie (Series)Christa MühlPolyphon Film GmbHset manager/ floor manager
1995Jenseits von SchwedenShort FilmJanek RiekeHamburg Media Schoolset manager/ floor manager
1995Bruder EselTV Series, RTL [de]MultiplePolyphon Film GmbHset manager/ floor manager

Advertising/Image/Music videos in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2013Fairy Ultra - Mileage Last & Grease CuttingCommercialCharly GutierrezDaddy Creative Communications GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
2012Burger King - Fussi & Grill, Fussi & Big KingCommercialMatthew FrostVollmilch Commercials GmbH1st AD (local system)
2007Ferrero Choco Fresh - Genuss-Sicherheit zu HauseCommercialSilvio HelbigElement E Filmproduktion GmbH1st AD (local system)
2006NIVEA for men - Summer SlideCommercialSilvio HelbigElement E Filmproduktion GmbH1st AD (local system) Dreh in Buenos Aires
20068x4 Soft Kiss - On FireCommercialSilvio HelbigElement E Filmproduktion GmbH1st AD (local system)
2004Verband der Deutschen Tapetenindustrie - DogCommercialSilvio HelbigPI_group Production International GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
2004Deutsche Krebshilfe - Happy BirthdayCommercialSilvio HelbigPI_group Production International GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
2002McDonald's - AliensCommercialEnda McCallionVollmilch Commercials GmbH1st AD (local system)
2001Renault (Spanien) - 2nd Wave (4 Spots)CommercialAlexander FrischVollmilch Commercials GmbH1st AD (local system) 4 Spots, sehr CGI lastig,
2001Max - E-dogCommercialOlivier VenturiniTempomedia Filmproduktion GmbH1st AD (local system)
2001Coca Cola - ShaveCommercialOlivier VenturiniTempomedia Filmproduktion GmbH1st AD (local system)
2000E-Plus - Eine für Alle, Alle für EinenCommercialMatthias BiererPetersen Naumann Film GmbH [de]set manager/ floor manager
2000Tchibo - SommerbettCommercialThomas WommelsdorfBLMFilm GmbH1st AD (local system) Dreh Mallorca
2000Tchibo - Young LivingCommercialAndi KnaupBLMFilm GmbH1st AD (local system) Dreh Mallorca
2000Tchibo - KidsCommercialAndi KnaupBLMFilm GmbH1st AD (local system) Dreh Mallorca
2000Marque - One To Make Her HappyMusic VideoAndi KnaupFlying Moon Filmproduktion GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
2000JVC - Technologies of DesireCommercialKatja KuhlStudio Hamburg FilmProduktion GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
2000Coca Cola - Cool PantiesCommercialOlivier VenturiniTempomedia Filmproduktion GmbH1st AD (local system)
2000Coca Cola - KissesCommercialOlivier VenturiniTempomedia Filmproduktion GmbH1st AD (local system)
2000Telefonica - Katalyx - piece & loveCommercialOlivier VenturiniTempomedia Filmproduktion GmbH1st AD (local system)

Shows/Live/Events in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2012KiIll your darlings! Streets of Berladelphia (Volksbühne Berlin)Stage Play Recording, 3sat, ZDFkultur [de]René Pollesch3sat [de]set manager/ floor manager
2011Energy Globe World Award 2011TV-EventGerald Haasplus Agency GmbH1st AD (local system)
2011Corine - Internationaler BuchpreisTV-Show, 3satPeter BehleZDF - Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen1st AD (local system)
2010DER FAUST - Verleihung des deutschen Theaterpreises 2010TV-EventStefan MathieuKobalt Productions GmbHset manager/ floor manager
2009DER FAUST - Verleihung des deutschen Theaterpreises 2009TV-EventStefan MathieuKobalt Productions GmbHset manager/ floor manager
2009Schüler spielen Sturm und Drang - Das ZDF filmt mitTV-Event, ZDFkultur [de]Peter BehleZDFtheaterkanal1st AD (local system) Aufzeichnung 5 Stücke
2009Wie es Euch gefällt (Komödie am Kurfürstendamm)Stage Play RecordingPeter BehleZDFtheaterkanal1st AD (local system)
2007Energy Globe Austria Awards 2006TV-EventPeter BehleMBTV-Produktions GmbH1st AD (local system) Assistenz Event Regie
2007DER FAUST - Verleihung des deutschen Theaterpreises 2007Event Recording, ZDFkultur [de]Hannes RossacherKobalt Productions GmbHset manager/ floor manager
2006Der Faust - Verleihung des deutschen Theaterpreises 2006TV-Event, ZDFkultur [de]MultipleKobalt Productions GmbHset manager/ floor manager AL Live Übertragung
2005Schiller 24 - 24 Stunden Schiller LesenTV-EventPeter BehleZDFtheaterkanal1st AD (local system)

Other projects

YearProject typeTitleActivityCompany
2016 - 2020self-employmentYou Tube Space BerlinExecutive ProducerTheo Leipert Films & Services GmbH
2004 - 2013EventKoordination Berlinale PalastAblauforganisation und SpielstättenleitungInternationale Filmfestspiele Berlin

Film awards

YearFilmAwardCategory 
2004Lluvia RondeñaIFCT WorlD Tour AwarDs - 2. PreisBest Microbudget ShortWinner

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishFrenchSpanish
Experience abroadCentral America: Grenada
South America: Argentina, Chile
Southern Europe: Spain
Southeast Asia: Thailand
Western Europe: France, United Kingdom
Special skillsMovie Magic, Excel, MS Word, Final Draft, Fuzzelcheck, Sesam Kalk,
Education2002 Television Business School ((Media Business School, Madrid), Workshop
2001 Master of European Audiovisual Management (Media Business School, Madrid)
1992 degree in business administration(European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel)
1987 A-levels, Gymnasium Casimirianum Coburg
Further references2004-2013: International Film Festival Berlin, Coordinator Berlinale Palast
I have managed the main cinema of the Berlin International Film Festival for ten years where I was in charge for the red carpet action and the smooth running of more than 250 world premieres in the official competition program.
Immediate working areaBerlin
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Berlin
Accommodation possibilitiesHamburg, Munich
Associations