Mehmet Inan becomes Managing Director of the Zurich Film Festival

The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) has appointed Mehmet Inan as Managing Director of Spoundation Motion Picture as of March 2026. In this role, he will become a member of the ZFF Executive Board and will be responsible for marketing, partnerships, hospitality and events.

Many years of experience in media and marketing

Inan has many years of management experience in the media, marketing and entertainment industry. Most recently, he was Chief Commercial Officer at 20 Minuten. Prior to that, he held management positions at Axel Springer Germany, where he was responsible for the marketing of one of the largest media portfolios in the German-speaking world as Chief Marketing Officer. Other positions have taken him to 3+ TV Network and various national and international media and entertainment companies.

Close connection to the festival

As a great film enthusiast, Mehmet Inan has been associated with the Zurich Film Festival since its beginnings: He attended the first ZFF and knows the festival from both an audience and industry perspective. He also has close family ties to the film scene - his two brothers Kaya Inan and Cihan Inan have already been represented at the ZFF as filmmakers.

In his new role, Inan will be responsible for the strategic development of the ZFF brand, the expansion and maintenance of national and international partnerships as well as the conception and implementation of hospitality and event formats beyond the festival.

Personnel changes in the Executive Board

As part of this personnel change, Marco Misuraca, previously Operations Director of Spoundation Motion Picture, is leaving the Zurich Film Festival. Alessandro Monsurrò, who was Managing Director of Spoundation Motion Picture in the interim, will in future concentrate fully on his role as Head of Marketing & Brand.

Christian Jungen, CEO of the ZFF, says: "Mehmet Inan knows the Zurich Film Festival and the advertising market very well. With his experience in brand management, he will support us in acquiring new partners and further strengthening the ZFF as a digital brand. His appointment is an important step on our way to establishing the ZFF as Switzerland's leading cultural and social event."

Mehmet Inan adds: "The Zurich Film Festival stands for great stories, international appeal and emotional experiences. Film connects people, cultures and perspectives - and that's exactly what my heart beats for. I am very much looking forward to developing this special platform further together with the entire team from March. 'Cause life is better with movies!"

With Mehmet Inan on the Executive Board, the Zurich Film Festival is strengthening its commercial and strategic leadership and consistently focusing on combining film culture and sustainable partnership development.