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Economist, Managing Director of Matthias-Film
Country of origin
Germany

Dr Stefan Hassels (*1971) is Managing Director of Matthias-Film gemeinnützige GmbH since 2021 which pursues the mission to promote and distribute films that give young people in particular a positive perspective on life and contribute to conveying values. Long-standing partners are media centres in all federal states, schools, church institutions and educational establishments. Prior to this, he worked in various management positions in the media sector, including the Media Group Rheinischer Merkur and the Joint Association for Protestant Media Communication (GEP), and was in charge of the film magazines Filmdienst and epd Film.  Stefan Hassels studied economics in Bonn and has received his doctorate in Hamburg.

Current issues

"Defiant" by director Visa Koiso-Kanttila wins the Prize of the Church Media Foundation in Finland at the International Chidren's and Youth Festival in Oulu 2025.
The FilmFestival Cottbus is one of the most significant international festivals dedicated to contemporary Eastern European cinema. Its three competitive sections feature films, youth films, and short films highlight exceptional talent, bold narratives, and innovative cinematic perspectives. Report by Ágoston Gőbel and Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani.

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin
11.10.2023
Café of the Propsteikirche Leipzig, Nonnenmühlgasse 2

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