Martin Moszkowicz

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Martin Moszkowicz
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Born (1958-04-25) 25 April 1958 (age 65)
Berlin, Germany
OccupationFilm producer
Years active1980–present

Martin Moszkowicz (born 25 April 1958) is a German film producer. [1] [2] He was the chairman of the executive board at Constantin Film. [3] [4] At his own request, his contract as a chairman ended on February 29, 2024, and he continues to work as a producer for the company from March 1, 2024. [5] [6]

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On 6 March 2019, he was appointed honorary professor at University of Television and Film Munich. [7]

In Las Vegas, April 25, 2022, Moszkowicz received CinemaCon “Career Achievement in Film Award” for his work and continuing success at the global box office. [8] [9]

In recognition of his achievements, Moszkowicz will be honored with the Carl Laemmle Producer Award on May 16, 2024, from the Alliance of German Producers — Film & Television and the city of Laupheim, Germany. [10] [11]

As producer, executive producer, and co-producer Moszkowicz has been involved in well over 300 nationally and internationally successful feature films and numerous television shows. Some of his projects include: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter , Fack ju Göhte 3 , This Crazy Heart , How About Adolf?, Polar , The Collini Case , The Silence , Das perfekte Geheimnis, Dragon Rider , and Monster Hunter .

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References

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  2. "Gremien und Team » Produzentenallianz". Produzentenallianz (in German). Retrieved 11 January 2021.
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  9. "CONSTANTIN FILM'S MARTIN MOSZKOWICZ TO RECEIVE 2022 CINEMACON® CAREER ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM AWARD". CinemaCon. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  10. Kirschbaum, Erik (8 February 2024). "Constantin Chief Martin Moszkowicz Reflects on Career Before Handing Over Reins". Variety. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  11. Barraclough, Leo (29 January 2024). "Constantin Chief Martin Moszkowicz to Receive Carl Laemmle Producer Award". Variety. Retrieved 26 March 2024.