Regina Ziegler Executive Co-Producer
	With her production company, “Regina Ziegler Filmproduktion”, founded in 1973, Regina Ziegler has meanwhile become the most successful, and also most prolific, executive producer in Germany. With more than 200 films produced, she has dealt with almost every genre of moviemaking: movies such as “Nancy und Frank – A Manhattan Love Story” (Nancy and Frank – A Manhattan Love Story – directed by: Wolf Gremm, 2001), “No Trains, no Planes” (directed by: Jos Stelling, 1999), “Solo für Klarinette” (Clarinet Solo – directed by: Nico Hofmann, 1998) with Götz George and Corinna Harfouch in the lead roles, international co-productions such as “Der Ring mit dem gekrönten Adler” (The Ring with the Crowned Eagle – directed by: Andrzej Wajda,1993), documentaries, recording of outstanding theater performances (directed by: Peter Stein and Luc Bondy, among others), TV movies such as “Meine Tochter gehört mir” (My Daughter Belongs to Me – directed by: Vivian Naefe, 1992), sitcoms such as “Die Trotzkis” (The Trotzkis – directed by: Günter Meyer, 1994), TV series such as “Auf eigene Gefahr” (At Your Own Risk – various directors, 1993-1999), children's TV series such as “Spreepiraten” (Pirate of the Spree River – directed by: Hans-Henning Borgelt, 1988-1990) and TV series for all generations such as the 5-parter “Sturmzeit” (Storm Times – directed by: Bernd Böhlich, 1999). Many of these productions have received national and international awards and nominations. Her very first production “Ich dachte, ich wäre tot” (I thought I was Dead – directed by: Wolf Gremm, 1973) was given the “Bundesfilmpreis” (Federal Film Award). The “Goldene Schale” (Gold Dish Award) followed for “Heinrich” (directed by: Helma Sanders Brahms, 1976). “Fabian” (directed by: Wolf Gremm, 1978) was nominated for an “Academy Award” and for a “Golden Globe” in the Best Foreign Movie category. This was followed by a “FIPRESCI – Jury” Award at the Cannes Film Festival for “Malou” (directed by: Jeanine Meerapfel, 1980), a “Golden Lion” at the Venice Film Festival for “The Year of the Quiet Sun” (directed by: Krystof Zanussi, 1984), an “Adolf Grimme Award” for the best documentary film for “November Days” (directed by: Marcel Ophüls, 1990), as well as the “Berlinale Peace Award” for “Rodina heißt Heimat” (Rodina Means Homeland – directed by: Helga Rademeister, 1991) – to name but a few of the awards and distinctions. In 1994, Regina Ziegler herself received the “Denver Obelisk” for her works. The International Los Angeles Film Festival paid homage to Regina Ziegler. In 1998, the German Federal President, Roman Herzog, presented her with the “Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse” (Medal for Outstanding Performance, 1st Class). In 1999, Regina Ziegler received the “American Cinema Foundation Award” in Los Angeles for her exceptional involvement in the film industry over the last 25 years. The American Cinema Foundation described Regina Ziegler as “one of the world‘s key film producers”. In March, 1999, she received, among other things, an Adolf Grimme Award for her outstanding performance in the development of television. On October 1, 2001, Regina Ziegler was awarded a “Verdienstorden des Landes Berlin” (Honorary Order of the City of Berlin). On January 1, 2000, “Regina Ziegler Filmproduktion” became “Ziegler Film GmbH & Co. KG”. The headquarters of the company is in Berlin, with a permanent staff of 22 people. CEOs are Regina Ziegler and her daughter Tanja Ziegler. Furthermore, Regina Ziegler is the shareholder in “Zieglerfilm Köln GmbH”, of which Elke Ried is the CEO.
	Statement
	When Elke Ried told me about her plan to acquire the rights to the novel “Der zehnte Sommer des Kalli Spielplatz” by Dieter Bongartz, with the purpose of making a children’s movie, I was instantly thrilled by the idea. I am firmly convinced that we – as producers – are very right in focusing on movies designed for the entire family. Once the project started taking shape, I was honored to become the movie’s Executive Co-Producer. As the Executive Producer, Elke put together this excellent cast with Katharina Böhm, Kai Wiesinger and Erika Marozsán and an exceptional team with Jörg Grünler as the director. It was also Elke who put her faith, right up to shortly before shooting began, in finding the right children for the project, because extensive child casting of this nature is extremely nerve-wracking.