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DCM

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Founded 2008 Germany

Berlin, Germany 188 employees Entertainment

DCM is a German film production company that was founded in 2008 by Dario Suter, Christoph Daniel, and Marc Schmidheiny, later joined by Joel Brandeis. The company transitioned into film distribution after the production of its first feature film, WAFFENSTILLSTAND, and acquired Berlin-based film distributor Delphi Filmverleih in 2011. DCM expanded its distribution business to Switzerland in 2013 under the management of Stephanie Candinas. One of DCM's notable successes in distribution was the award-winning film THE ARTIST, which earned five Oscars®, three Golden Globes®, and numerous other awards in 2012. In addition to its own productions such as the children’s film series BIBI & TINA, DCM co-produced hit films like QUARTET and ASTRID, and brought other national and international productions such as CAROL, MOONLIGHT, and THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN to the cinema screens. Aside from its presence in the film industry, DCM has engaged in seed and early stage investment activities, providing strategic and operational support to young companies in Berlin. Its diverse focus on film production, distribution, and startup investments has established DCM as a notable entity in Berlin's film world and startup scene. The company has 40+ employees and operates from offices in Berlin and Zurich. DCM continues to seek individuals passionate about film, media, and technology to contribute to its mission of inspiring through creation.

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DCM was founded in 2008.

DCM is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

DCM operates in Entertainment. Its work centres on Film Production, Film Distribution, Entertainment Industry and Media Industry.

DCM has approximately 188 employees.

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