About

Marcus Schöfer advises national and international clients in the areas of film production, film financing and film distribution, as well as on the restructuring and reorganisation of media companies. With extensive experience at the intersection of law, business and creativity – shaped by many years of executive and commercial responsibility at leading media companies – he places particular emphasis on economic and strategic considerations. His advice is pragmatic, solution-oriented and reflects a deep understanding of the dynamics of the media industry.

Law degree at LMU Munich, assistant at the Institute for Copyright and Media Law, professional experience at law firms in Rome and Munich. Successive positions as Legal Counsel at Bavaria Film GmbH, General Counsel and authorised signatory of listed Kinowelt Medien AG, and Managing Director of its licensing subsidiary. Member of the management board of the VIP Media Funds, to this day in a senior position. Since 2007, Managing Partner of Marlo Media GmbH, Co-Producer and Executive Producer on numerous national and international film productions. Since 2015, Of Counsel at LAUSEN.