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I'm Peter Stern, a communication expert and documentary producer with a track record of managing the full lifecycle of film and content production—from concept development and budgeting to global distribution. I develop production plans, lead fundraising and communications, and collaborate with partners across civil society. My work includes projects premiered at major documentary forums and markets, including Sundance, and distribution on platforms like Netflix in numerous countries. I strive to grow both operationally and creatively, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration.…I'm Peter Stern, a communication expert and documentary producer with a track record of managing the full lifecycle of film and content production—from concept development and budgeting to global distribution. I develop production plans, lead fundraising and communications, and collaborate with partners across civil society. My work includes projects premiered at major documentary forums and markets, including Sundance, and distribution on platforms like Netflix in numerous countries. I strive to grow both operationally and creatively, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration.

Peter Stern

Film Producer, Documentary Filmmaker, Content Producer, +5

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I'm Peter Stern, a communication expert and documentary producer with a track record of managing the full lifecycle of film and content production—from concept development and budgeting to global distribution. I develop production plans, lead fundraising and communications, and collaborate with partners across civil society. My work includes projects premiered at major documentary forums and markets, including Sundance, and distribution on platforms like Netflix in numerous countries. I strive to grow both operationally and creatively, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration.…I'm Peter Stern, a communication expert and documentary producer with a track record of managing the full lifecycle of film and content production—from concept development and budgeting to global distribution. I develop production plans, lead fundraising and communications, and collaborate with partners across civil society. My work includes projects premiered at major documentary forums and markets, including Sundance, and distribution on platforms like Netflix in numerous countries. I strive to grow both operationally and creatively, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration.

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I’m Peter Stern, a communication expert and documentary producer with a track record of managing the full lifecycle of film and content production—from concept development and budgeting to global distribution.

I develop production plans, lead fundraising and communications, and collaborate with partners across civil society. My work includes projects premiered at major documentary forums and markets, including Sundance, and distribution on platforms like Netflix in numerous countries. I strive to grow both operationally and creatively, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Branding

Copywriting

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Branding

Intermediate

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

German

Intermediate

Work Experience

Producer, Production Manager at Queenside Pictures

January 1, 2019 - Present

Managing the entire life cycle of film and content production—from concept development and budget planning to global distribution. Developing production plans and budgets, and maintaining financial discipline from development to post-production. Representing projects at major documentary forums and markets; participating in development as both operational leader and creative partner. Documentary Queen of Chess premiered at Sundance in 2026 and is available on Netflix in 190 countries.

Head of Fundraising and Communications at Energy Club Policy Institute Methodological Center

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Communication management of the organization’s environmental and energy campaigns and projects; planning and directing online communication; managing social media and press relations; planning and implementing fundraising and 1% campaigns; press spokesperson duties; maintaining contact and cooperation with other civil society organizations.

Communications and Fundraising Manager at American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Developing and operationally managing the foundation’s external and internal communication strategy. Planning and implementing complex fundraising campaigns; finding and managing corporate partners, individual donors and international funding sources.

Editor, Presenter at Tilos Radio

January 1, 2018 - Present

Editing and hosting the radio station’s climate and nature conservation program, Erőművet, since 2018. Planning and organizing the radio’s communications and fundraising strategy.

Volunteer at Tabitha Children's Hospice

January 1, 2020 - Present

Supporting Tabitha’s operations through volunteer work since 2020.

Producer, Production Manager at Queen Side Pictures

January 1, 2019 - Present

Managing the full lifecycle of film and content production from concept development and budgeting to post-production and global distribution; developing production plans and budgets while maintaining financial discipline. Representing projects at major documentary forums and markets, collaborating as operational leader and creative partner.

Head of Fundraising and Communications at Energy Club Policy Institute

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Managing the organization’s environmental and energy campaigns and projects, planning and directing line communication, managing social media and press relations, planning and implementing fundraising campaigns and 1% campaigns, press duties, maintaining contact and cooperation with civil society organizations.

Head of Fundraising and Communications at Energy Club Policy Institute, Methodological Center

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019

Communications management of the organization's environmental and energy campaigns and projects; planning and directing online communications; managing social media and press relations; planning and implementing fundraising and 1% campaigns; press spokesperson duties; maintaining contact and cooperation with other civil society organizations.