Beta Film, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, was founded in 1959, operates with approximately 100 employees, and reported $358.9M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in media managed services and is an international distributor of TV license rights.
On April 28, 2026, Beta Film closed deals for its European drama slate, including “Bookish” and “Professor T,” with French broadcasters and platforms such as Canal+ and HBO Max France. These agreements included premium series from the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. Previously, on April 21, 2026, Beta Film sold Mark Gatiss’ crime series “Bookish” to more than 100 territories across five continents, ahead of its second season’s return to UKTV’s U&alibi. Earlier, on April 13, 2026, “Rex - Vienna Calling,” the latest iteration of the franchise, delivered a strong premiere for Germany’s SAT.1, achieving above-average ratings and performing well within the 14-49 demographic.