Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Beta Cinema Executive Thorsten Ritter Steps Down After 13 Years
Thorsten Ritter, a top executive at Beta Cinema, is leaving his job after 13 years.
He was in charge of getting new movies, selling them, and marketing them.
During his time, he helped many films become successful worldwide.
Ritter began his career in the film industry at the Oldenburg International Film Festival and later worked at Bavaria Film International.
He plans to stay connected to the European film industry.
Beta Cinema's CEO, Dirk Schürhoff, thanked him for his work.
Thorsten Ritter is departing from his role at Beta Cinema.
Ritter served as Executive VP of Acquisitions, Sales & Marketing.
He worked at Beta Cinema for 13 years, starting in 2012.
Ritter previously co-founded the Oldenburg International Film Festival.
Ritter intends to remain in the European film industry.
- Who
- Thorsten Ritter
- What
- Stepping down from Beta Cinema
- When
- After 13 years
- Where
- Beta Cinema
- Why
- To open a new chapter in his career
- Executive
- Thorsten Ritter
- Company
- Beta Cinema
- Role
- Executive Vice President Acquisitions, Sales & Marketing
- Tenure
- 13 years
- Start Date
- 2012
- Previous Role
- Co-founder/Co-director, Oldenburg Film Festival