SRF, the Swiss public broadcaster, has announced a significant partnership with OneGate Media, the distribution arm of Germany’s ARD network. Effective early 2026, OneGate Media will assume responsibility for SRF's film and licensing operations. This decision follows a competitive bidding process initiated by SRF in 2024.
The agreement encompasses a wide range of responsibilities for OneGate Media, including the acquisition of both fictional and non-fictional content. They will also manage the global distribution of SRF productions and oversee the sale of archive materials. This collaboration is anticipated to substantially broaden SRF's international reach.
“We aim to realign our film and licensing business to meet future demands. OneGate Media convinced us with its comprehensive approach,” stated Stefano Semeria, Head of Distribution at SRF. “Its operational and organisational model is forward-thinking, agile, and digitised. We are confident that SRF is best prepared for the future with OneGate Media and that new market potential can be unlocked through this partnership.”
Tania Reichert-Facilides, Managing Director of OneGate Media, expressed her enthusiasm, stating: “We are delighted to have won this mandate from SRF. It is a fantastic acknowledgment of our company’s development and expertise in serving clients and curating content. This partnership strengthens our local presence and enables us to bring Switzerland’s stories to audiences worldwide across all platforms.”
OneGate Media, a member of the Studio Hamburg Group, is a prominent distributor and license trader for film and television productions. Its comprehensive service model includes six distribution divisions, encompassing International Sales and Digital Distribution, providing a full-service approach to global content licensing.