Lysann Windisch

Lysann Windisch is an experienced professional in the film industry, currently serving as the Director of Distribution and MUBI GO Manager for Germany at MUBI since January 2020. Prior to this role, Lysann held the position of Head of Programme at Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin, overseeing the NEXT WAVE professional training program aimed at enhancing understanding of international film markets. Experience also includes serving as a Relationship Manager at Bridging the Dragon, where networking and consultancy between European and Chinese film professionals were facilitated, and managing cinemas at Neue Eiszeit GmbH and Arena Filmtheater BetriebsGmbH. Initial career development involved project management at Ahoj Nachbarn e.V. and a trainee position at BR Internationales Zentralinstitut für Jugend- und Bildungsfernsehen. Academic credentials include a Magister Artium in Theater- und Medienwissenschaften and Pädagogik from Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, complemented by studies at Université de Montréal.