Summary
Bernhard Stampfer is a seasoned film and media finance specialist with over three decades of experience spanning production, structured finance, and international co-production advisory. Trained in law, political science and directing (University of Konstanz and Munich Film Academy), he began as a producer before pivoting to finance in London where he helped shape European development funding and slate financing. He later led TMT advisory at Deutsche Bank and now advises and partners across Europe through International Film Partners, Media Development Associates and LM 55 Productions. Bernhard combines deep creative instincts from his production roots with rigorous financial engineering, having structured funding for hundreds of European films, TV and games projects. A longtime member of national and European selection and funding committees, he brings rare credibility on both sides of the table—creative and fiscal—which producers and public funds trust when navigating complex co-productions. An interesting detail: his career bridges hands-on film production with high-level banking expertise, enabling him to design bespoke financing solutions few in the industry can match.
11 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
M.A., Law, Political Science, Sociology, M.A., Law, Political Science, Sociology at University of Konstanz
Master’s Degree, Directing and Theatrical Production, Master’s Degree, Directing and Theatrical Production at Munich Film Academy (HFF)
English, French, Italian, German