UFA Expands Activities In Hungary

UFA, a leading German production company owned by Fremantle, is expanding its activities in Hungary.

Previously known as UFA Magyarország, the production subsidiary is now called UFA Produkció and has two new Co-Managing Directors: Emese Ács and Ute Biernat, who will take on the role in addition to her position as Managing Director of UFA Show & Factual in Germany.

UFA Produkció will focus on the production of non-fiction entertainment formats and intends to diversify in-house development of these in the future. At the same time, UFA Produkció will also open up to international co-operation beyond the domestic market with the aim of offering a production hub in Hungary for international partners.

Sascha Schwingel, CEO UFA, commented: "Our goal is to grow further with UFA. To this end, we are building on our existing strengths in both creative and production areas. Following the recent foundation of UFA Mitte and the concomitant expansion of our activities in central Germany, we are now also setting the course for growth in Hungary. I am delighted that Emese Ács, a well-connected and experienced local expert, and Ute Biernat, who most recently played a key role in driving the growth of our Hungarian production subsidiary, will be taking on this new role together as a strong duo. I wish them both every success in their new or additional roles."