Feature films, Series, Documentaries, Animation, AR/VR/360

The media sector is undergoing massive changes. Major streaming platforms have reached market saturation in North America and Europe, while new participants are constantly entering the market. In the coming years there will be takeovers and stronger predatory competition, which will mainly be based on content. The need for attractive, cost-effective programs will increase and these will have to be produced more collaboratively. With 35 years of experience in the media sector, thorough knowledge of the international market, a broad network and proven success, I help clients with the creative development of their projects. I have accompanied more than 140 productions covering a wide variety from series, documentaries, feature films, animated films to immersive films and XR projects. As Creative Director, I bring together the clients' objectives and the authors' creative achievements. I lead the content development of individual projects while taking into account the strategic selection of financing partners.
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Flexibility

Depending on the requirements of the project, I charge for my services in hourly and daily rates or a flat rate.


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Testimonials

This is what some of my clients are saying.

It's very lucky that I met Björn Jensen: that was in 2007, I had founded a limited company and wanted to produce my first major cinema documentary. Björn accompanied the project as if it were his own and thus contributed significantly to its success. Not only is he a gifted executive producer, he is also well-versed in legal matters and incredibly competent in marketing and financing. For me, he is one of the most reliable people I know, which is not that common in our industry. Björn is now also the source of content ideas for XR-projects and has expanded my documentary horizons accordingly.

Βjoern is honoring me with his friendship for many years. A gifted filmmaker, a convincing pitcher and a successful distributor, with profound knowledge and expertise of the Asian market in particular. Together we developed DOCROADS, a Chinese and European training initiative for creative documentary. This is were I realized that he is also a charismatic and passionate scholar, eager to share his knowledge and the spirit of film making with his fellow partners and students.


Oliver Halmburger, (c) loopfilm GmbH

Oliver HalmburgerCEO, loopfilm GmbH

Björn Jensen is a master of script development, film financing and in funding matters. He can quickly empathize with stories and improve them creatively. Attending festivals and trade fairs with him is a pleasure because he knows exactly where to go. Thank you for the wonderful cooperation!

Alessandro Melazzini, (c) Alpenway GmbH

Alessandro MelazziniCEO, Alpenway GmbH

Björn is an excellent consultant for documentaries and international co-productions. He has the professional expertise to link detailed industry knowledge with efficient pragmatism. He can therefore use his competence in every stage of a production. I can recommend him as expert and consultant.

Yves Jeanneau, (c) Sunny Side of the Doc

Yves Jeanneau †CEO, Sunny Side of the Doc

Björn had been working with me for several years now. He helped a lot in Asia, where he is well known and appreciated, for preparing Asian Side of the Doc. He also successfully runs panels and pitch sessions. He is one of the advisors I consult for Sunny Side, where he acts as a moderator. It means I trust him, I know his dedication to the producers, wherever they come from, and his ability for giving the right advices.

Hans-Stefan Heyne, (c) Heyne Consult

Hans Stefan HeyneCEO, Heyne Consult

Since many years, I am having both the honor and the pleasure to amicably cooperate with Björn regarding conception, planning and production of documentary films and related international seminars - for example as a Tutor at DOCROADS. This friendship and cooperation is based on high appreciation shown in one another for mutual knowledge and confidence. Björn has always been a fair man and, based on his extensive experience, this is how he particularly engages with our Chinese partners. Continuation required!

Bertram Verhaag, (c) Denkmal Film GmbH

Bertram VerhaagCEO, Denkmal Film GmbH

In all tricky production issues, Björn always surprises me with clear and simple solutions. Especially in matters of calculation and public funding statements his advice has become indispensable to me.

Klaus Dexel, (c) Klaus Dexel Filmproduktion

Klaus DexelCEO, Dexel TV Filmproduktion

Competent and trustworthy – Björn’s advise and support can be an extremely valuable help for any film production!

 

Bettina Ehrhardt, (c) bce Films & more GmbH

Bettina EhrhardtCEO, bce films & more GmbH

Björn Jensen has skilfully consulted and supported me as Producer and Line Producer with several productions, including international co-productions as well as with negotiations with TV stations and distributors. I have benefitted from his expertise and highly appreciate his friendly and dedicated way of working.

Georg Prokop, (c) Filmfee GmbH

Georg ProkopCEO, Filmfee GmbH

Björn is the living Encyclica Britannica of film production. He is the ideal partner and advisor for all queries concerning production, finances, contracts and sales. However, I refuse to write more about Björn, as my only interest is for him to work for me and not for others. Sorry, but I continue to need him!

 

Björn Jensen has been distributing my films nationally and internationally for the last years. He has done this with great efficiency and my films sold beautifully. I recommend Björn to all film makers and production companies, he works with highest standards and professionality.

Björn is skilled in every aspect of international documentary production and sales. What’s more, he really understands people. He increases the success of every project he’s on — in my case, he transformed it into a winning pitch!

International Expertise


Björn has guest lectured at the following universities, colleges and training programs:

La Salle College Singapore, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Macromedia Hochschule Munich, Macromedia Akademie Stuttgart, University of Westminister, die Medienakademie, Tokyo Docs, DOCROADS (China & Europe), AG DOK Akademie, Movie College Munich, Goethe Institute Cambodia, Doc Forum Minsk, European Television and Media Academy Straßbourg.

... and moderated pitches, panels and workshops at these festivals, events and companies:

Sunny Side of the Doc, Asian Side of the Doc, Red Bull Studios, Mercedes Benz Group, Guangzhou International Documentary Festival, Dokville Ludwigsburg, Golden Tree Festival Frankfurt, World Content Market Prague.

... and was involved in these committees, juries and associations:

Member of the board of AG DOK and the European Documentary Network, expert committee member of the German Cultural Council and VG Bild-Kunst, advisory board of German Films, jury member of various funds and festivals, Expert of the European Commission's Horizon Europe program and Media program, representative of German Documentaries.



Where does the company name comes from ?

Ginger Foot is a term used in South-East Asia to describe a certain type of flat foot. People with ginger feet have unusual skills, using their feet almost as skilfully as their hands. The name is our game: I surprise with creative concepts and support you in getting your projects done. With years of experience, I can help finding creative solutions that match your project`s workflow and budget.

About Björn Jensen

 

Bjoern Jensen

For 35 years, Björn worked as supervising producer, executive producer and consultant on more than 140 documentary-, feature- and animation films as well as VR-productions, many of them award-winning. He holds a Master Degree in German and English Literature (MA) and an International Business MBA and is member of several film associations. Bjoern founded Ginger Foot Films in 2007. In recent years he has worked as VP Business Development of one of the leading distribution companies for immersive films, as CFO of a consulting agency for the creative industry and as Head of Production for a VFX studio.
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Ginger Foot Films Björn Jensen
Auenstrasse 3
85737 Ismaning (Munich)
Germany

Tel: +49 (89) 23 75 64 07
Fax: +49 (89) 23 75 64 09
E-mail: office [@] gingerfoot.de
Web: http://www.gingerfoot.de
Managing Director: Björn Jensen
Company located in: Ismaning (Munich) / Germany
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