Bernhard zu Castell is Chief Distribution Officer of LEONINE Studios. He is responsible for theatrical distribution, home entertainment distribution, the audio segment, sales licensing and channels.

Bernhard zu Castell, who holds a degree in engineering and business administration, worked at Universum Film from 2006 to 2019, initially as Commercial Director and from 2010 as sole Managing Director. Thus zu Castell has extensive years of experience in theatrical distribution and home entertainment, which includes content exploitation on DVD, Blu-ray and in digital services, as well as the exploitation of content in the audio sector. During this time, Universum Film developed into one of the strongest independent distributors in the German-speaking region.

His focus was on expanding the theatrical business, building up the digital business, founding the SVOD channels Home of Horror and Arthouse CNMA, building up the audio business, and establishing highly efficient processes and IT systems to support the complex business model. In addition, numerous business partners were acquired who partnered with Universum Film to use these structures for the exploitation of their home entertainment products. Zu Castell started his career at the KirchGruppe, followed by positions at Bayern Digital Radio and Brose before working in corporate development at RTL on the development of new business models.