credible.
relevant.
touching.
real.

Before founding “307 production GmbH” in Cologne in April 2022, Simone worked for many years as a producer and Head of Development. She is responsible for multiple award-winning productions such as “Das weiße Kaninchen” (“The white rabbit”), “Eine gute Mutter” (“A good mother”), “Weil du mir gehörst” (“Because you’re mine”), and “Sterben ist auch keine Lösung” (“Dying is no solution either”). Recently, she produced, among others, the film adaptation of the Ramstein airshow disaster, the bestseller “Lost in Fuseta,” and the deaf drama “Du sollst hören” (“You shall hear”). Simone served as a jury member at the International Filmfest in Emden, the Max Ophüls Prize in Saarbrücken, and the Semi-Final Judgings of the International Emmy Awards. She loves challenges, and challenges love her back. As long as the stories Simone produces are relevant and profound, no obstacle is too high for her.

Since 2008, Michael Lehmann has been leading the Studio Hamburg Production Group (SHPG), under which twelve subsidiary and affiliated companies operate, specializing in both fiction and non-fiction. Alongside Simone, he serves as the managing director responsible for 307 production. The companies belonging to SHPG are known for world successes such as “Bad Banks,” “Unorthodox,” and “Ich bin Dein Mensch.”

In the realm of cinema, he has overseen literary adaptations like “Nachtzug nach Lissabon” and “Simpel,” as well as the biopic “Lindenberg! Mach Dein Ding.” His latest film, “Stella. Ein Leben.,” starring Paula Beer, hit theaters in 2023. Among his recent TV projects are the international miniseries “Tod von Freunden,” the event film “3 ½ Stunden,” and the historical high-end drama series and German-Swiss co-production “Davos.” What is particularly close to his heart is inspiring young creatives to join the company. Michael is passionate about his job and loves entrepreneurial challenges – his motto “where there’s a will, there’s a way” is his driving force.

Over 20 years ago, Anemone completed her voluntary service in the Fiction department of Cinecentrum Hamburg and has been working as a producer since then, contributing to the production of multiple award-winning films such as “Weil du mir gehörst” or “Sterben ist auch keine Lösung.” What Anemone loves most about her job is the constant need to be flexible in response to changing situations. She often finds unconventional solutions when things seem to be falling apart. Additionally, she possesses a keen sense for stories and a profound knowledge of dramaturgy.

Cara studied Media, Communication, and Social Sciences in Trier. After her internship at the ZDF editorial office “Das kleine Fernsehspiel,” it became clear to her that she wanted to turn her passion for writing and filmmaking into a profession. She moved to Cologne, where she worked as a Junior Producer after completing her training. She was involved in projects such as “Sterben ist auch keine Lösung” and “Ramstein – Das durchstoßene Herz.” Since May 2022, she has been strengthening 307 production as a Junior Producer. Cara is not easily disturbed – when things get hectic around her, she’s the one who keeps a cool head.

After studying social sciences at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt, Beate discovered her passion for film through assisting on productions with Thomas Brasch and Christoph Schlingensief. She entered the film industry and has since worked as a production manager. Her goal is to achieve the best possible result within the available budget. Beate sees a film team as a mosaic, where each crew member is an important part of the artistic whole. With this mindset, she collaborates with colleagues and clients to consistently work towards the best outcome. Beate has navigated through over 200 productions, ranging from series and shows to award-winning individual pieces in various genres in Germany and around the world.

Jolina discovered her passion for film at a young age when she took her first steps in front of the camera as an actress. She gained valuable experience in diverse and exciting film projects and later worked as a creative producer for a renowned fashion magazine in Vienna and as a second assistant director on a popular ARD series.

In the final film of her degree programme ‘Media: Conception & Production’, she not only wrote the script, but also directed the film and was responsible for the entire production, post-production and finally the distribution of the film.

With her cheerful and engaging manner, Jolina masters even the most turbulent situations and has been strengthening 307 production as a Junior Producer & Team Assistant trainee since mid-November 2023.

Pia studied communication sciences in Münster and discovered her passion for the film industry early on. After an internship on ‘Tatort Dortmund’, she was quickly drawn to Cologne, where she focussed on producing. In recent years, she has been involved in a number of exciting projects such as ‘Drift – Partners in Crime’, ‘Alarm für Cobra 11’, ‘Toni, männlich, Hebamme’ and ‘Rentnercops’ for various broadcasters. Underpinned by sound dramaturgical knowledge, Pia lives out her passion for storytelling to the full in her profession and brings an international perspective to her projects thanks to her time spent abroad. For Pia, challenges are not just part of her job, but a welcome opportunity to find creative answers to unexpected problems.

Pia has been part of the 307 production team as a producer since August 2024.

Josefine has lived in the vibrant city of Leipzig for over 15 years, where she studied theatre studies and discovered her passion for storytelling. Since then, she has worked in various production companies, from development to producer. With great commitment and perseverance, she has overseen almost 100 episodes of Germany’s longest-running children’s series ‘Schloss Einstein’, bringing joy to countless young viewers. For four years, she worked as a producer on the ZDF series ‘Die Bergretter’ (The Mountain Rescuers) and helped to ensure that the series has not lost its relevance even after 15 seasons. With her many years of experience and her ability to maintain a sense of humour even in stressful situations, Josefine joined the team at 307 production GmbH in July 2024.

Johanna Hens is studying Media and Cultural Management with a focus on film in her final semester in Cologne. She was fascinated by the film industry from an early age. Johanna has been in front of the camera since the age of 12 and gained experience in a wide variety of productions in the film, television and advertising industries. After graduating from high school, she became more and more enthusiastic about working behind the camera and finally decided to study in this field. She wants to make developing, telling and realising stories and her fascination for the process from the initial idea to the finished project/film her profession. As a casting assistant with Iris Baumüller, she gained further important insights and acquired exciting experience. With her cheerful and engaging manner, Johanna masters even the most turbulent situations. She is full of motivation to learn and gain valuable experience in this team and will now be supporting us in various areas.