Dominic Cantzler
junior producer, marketing strategist
Hamburg / GM
details
details
trackrecord
I am currently developing and producing several international feature films and high-end series, including MADAME LE COMMISSAIRE (DE/FR), BLOOD TIES (DE/CH), and TAKO TSUBO (DE/AT). My responsibilities include script development in close collaboration with writers and directors, securing funding, casting, and creating marketing and distribution strategies for projects targeting international audiences. In addition, I have worked on various short film productions at Hamburg Media School: as Production Manager for THE PERFECT FRAME, and as First Assistant Director (1st AD) for WIE ES WAR, INKUBUS, and the independent student-led production LA PURA VIDA.
awards
Successfully secured public funding and financing for several international co-productions (MADAME LE COMMISSAIRE, BLOOD TIES, TAKO TSUBO)
Developed marketing campaigns for brands such as FRoSTA, Miele, Rossmann, and Panasonic
Built strategic partnerships including FRoSTA x Grand Theft Auto (GTA)
Graduated from the highly selective Training Program for emerging producers (2024–2025), supported by MOIN Film Fund and Hamburg Media School.
Developed marketing campaigns for brands such as FRoSTA, Miele, Rossmann, and Panasonic
Built strategic partnerships including FRoSTA x Grand Theft Auto (GTA)
Graduated from the highly selective Training Program for emerging producers (2024–2025), supported by MOIN Film Fund and Hamburg Media School.
ask me for
You should definitely contact me for international film and series productions requiring strong development support, strategic planning, and coordination across creative and production teams. I am also the right contact for projects needing marketing and distribution strategies tailored for global audiences, as well as for short films requiring a reliable 1st AD or Production Manager.
specifics
I bring a unique combination of hands-on production experience and in-depth marketing expertise. My strengths include story and script development, funding, casting, production coordination, and the creation of marketing and distribution strategies for films and series. I’m comfortable working across departments and cultures, with strong communication skills in German, English, and Spanish. Whether as a Producer or 1st AD I thrive in collaborative environments where creative and organizational skills are equally valued.
education
education
other education
| Hamburg Media School Film Production, financing, casting, etc. Program for emerging Producers | 2024-2025 |
| Hamburg Media School Film Production, financing, casting, etc. Program for emerging Producers Management, financial planning, taxation, Marketing Executive MBA in Media Management | 2019-2022 |
| European University Viadrina Film Production, financing, casting, etc. Program for emerging Producers Management, financial planning, taxation, Marketing Executive MBA in Media Management International Management, Marketing, Finance European University Viadrina & Catholic University of Cordoba | 2012-2017 |
| University of Applied Sciences Offenburg Film Production, financing, casting, etc. Program for emerging Producers Management, financial planning, taxation, Marketing Executive MBA in Media Management International Management, Marketing, Finance European University Viadrina & Catholic University of Cordoba Filmproduction, Film history Bachelor in Media and Information Studies | 2010-2012 |
employers
employers
| HAMBURG MEDIA SCHOOL Production Manager | 2025 |
| LATEMAR Film Production Junior Producer | 2024-2025 |
| Freelancer Marketing Strategist | 2023-2025 |
| JOM Jäschke Operational Media Senior Strategy Consultant | 2019-2023 |
| Vizeum Germany GmbH, Dentsu Aegis Network Communication Consulting Trainee | 2017-2018 |
| Marketing Assistant - Home Entertainment Universum Film GmbH | 2016 |
info
info
Passionate Film Producer with a strong foundation in Marketing Strategy (8+ years) and hands-on experience in feature film production. Committed to expanding my role in producing outstanding films, I blend creativity, strategic mindset, and administrative expertise to drive both artistic excellence and commercial success.
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discipline
discipline
Short film, Feature film, Drama for Television / Series