Observed Signal · Aug 19, 2026 · Hiring · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Netflix film chief Sasha Bühler departs after seven years
Sasha Bühler, who joined Netflix in 2019 from Constantin Film and served as Content Director Film for the DACH region, has left Netflix after seven years. Netflix confirmed the departure to DWDL.de; the US trade outlet Deadline had reported it earlier. During her tenure Bühler oversaw German and regional film strategy (initially from London, later from Berlin) and was involved in internationally noted productions including the Oscar-winning Im Westen nichts Neues. Jan Bennemann has taken the role of Film Lead on an interim basis while overall responsibility for Netflix’s German strategy remains with Katja Hofem. Netflix did not provide reasons for the departure and Bühler’s next move is unknown.
Leadership change at Netflix's German film unit may affect commissioning, production partners and local content strategy, but it is not a major platform policy or ad-product announcement.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Sasha Bühler left Netflix after seven years with the company.
- Bühler joined Netflix in 2019 from Constantin Film and served as Content Director Film for the DACH region.
- Netflix confirmed the departure to DWDL.de; the US trade outlet Deadline had reported it earlier.
- Jan Bennemann has assumed the Film Lead role on an interim basis.
- Overall responsibility for Netflix's German strategy remains with Katja Hofem.
Connected Companies & Entities
5 Entities mapped“Sasha Bühler and Netflix will go their separate ways; Bühler, until now Content Director Film for the DACH region, has left the streaming se...”
“In 2019 Sasha Bühler joined Netflix from Constantin Film and had since served as Content Director Film (DACH) for the streaming service.”
“A Netflix spokeswoman confirmed the departure to DWDL.de, which had earlier been reported by the US trade outlet Deadline.”
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“Further into the year the prominently cast UFA production 'Das Geschenk' is also expected to follow.”
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Netflix appoints Jan Bennemann as film head for DACH
Netflix has officially named Jan Bennemann as the new Head of Film for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), confirming his appointment after a temporary stint. Bennemann, who joined Netflix in 2021, will oversee the development and creative direction of the entire film portfolio in the region. He succeeds Sasha Bühler, who left the company after seven years. Previously serving as Director Series DACH, Bennemann was responsible for series like 'Achtsam Morden', 'Crooks', and 'Unfamiliar'. With this appointment, Netflix continues its strategy of promoting internal talent, as overall responsibility for the German strategy remains with Katja Hofem.
Ex-Netflix film chief Sasha Bühler moves to Prime Video
Sasha Bühler, former head of film at Netflix for the German-speaking market, will become Head of German Originals at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios starting December 1. She succeeds Philip Pratt, who departed Amazon months ago to lead Disney's originals in German-speaking regions from early 2027. Bühler, who spent seven years at Netflix, will report to Tara Erer, Director of Northern European Originals, UK Unscripted & Film. Her appointment signals Prime Video's growth ambitions in the region. Bühler previously worked 11 years at Constantin Film and at SquareOne Entertainment. Her portfolio includes successful titles like 'Maxton Hall' and 'LOL: Last One Laughing', with upcoming projects such as 'Superior', 'Holey Moley – Minigolf Extreme', 'Der erste letzte Tag', and 'The Prototype'.
Bavaria Film spokesperson Sebastian Feuß to depart
Sebastian Feuß, corporate spokesperson for Bavaria Film since 2015, will leave the company in October 2026 after more than eleven years. His departure comes as Bavaria Film implements a previously approved strategy to split the group into two autonomous units — a Content business and a Studio/Real Estate business — with CEO Christian Franckenstein expected to pursue the sale of the Studio/Real Estate unit. The Content division recently announced Kay Siering as a new co-managing director alongside Julia Reuter. Bavaria Film says Feuß's communications function will no longer exist in the restructured holding.
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