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Michael Schmidt, International Media Veteran and Head of Sipur Studios, Dies at 52
Michael Schmidt, president of Sipur Studios and former chief creative officer for Red Arrow Studios, died June 22 at his home in New York. He was 52.
Schmidt was known for his work on documentaries such as “We Will Dance Again,” “The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes,” and the scripted series “Bad Boy.” Schmidt joined the management team that founded ProSieben’s Red Arrow Studios in 2009, becoming the chief creative officer in January 2010, where he lead global format and IP development, acquisitions and international distribution. He was a visionary, hands-on leader and a true champion of the global entertainment industry who has played such a key role in Sipur’s phenomenal growth in a relatively short amount of time.
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