Industry vet Julia Fidel leaves Berlinale for top acquisitions gig at German powerhouse ZDF, primed to supercharge their global TV and film slate.
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Fidel previously led the prestigious Berlinale Series program, giving her unparalleled industry connections and an eagle-eye for high-caliber international content.
As ZDF's new head of international film and TV acquisitions, Fidel will have a huge budget and remit to score the hottest foreign projects, positioning the network to rival streaming giants.