THE EXPENDABLES 4: Rob Van Norden, Executive Producer
RACE: Al Munteanu, Executive Producer
AUDREY'S CHILDREN: Brent Emery, Executive Producer
THE BRICKLAYER: Rob Van Norden, Producer
THE LOVE PUNCH: Al Munteanu, Executive Producer
THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT: Brent Emery, Producer
RAMBO LAST BLOOD: Rob Van Norden, Executive Producer
OXEN: Al Munteanu, Executive Producer
SITTING IN BARS WITH CAKE: Brent Emery, Producer
DIRTY ANGELS: Rob Van Norden, Producer
YOUR HONOR: Al Munteanu, Executive Producer
FEEL THE BEAT: Brent Emery, Executive Producer
JOLT: Rob Van Norden, Producer
TRUE SPIRIT: Brent Emery, Executive Producer
L’ORA: Al Munteanu, Executive Producer
BriskPace Studios
is A boutique European studio, financing and producing commercial, talent-driven film & television.
Headquartered in Munich with staff in London and Los Angeles, BPS is the rebranded team behind SquareOne Productions.
Our company draws on decades of work in film and television, bringing together creative, commercial, and financing expertise.
As a trusted "producer of producers", we support creative partners with the guidance, space, and structure they need to bring ambitious stories to life.
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Our secret sauce is the ability to connect the dots globally, shake things up, and think differently - combining our network of creative talents and deep understanding of buyers and audiences. Our mission is to empower creators and bring their visions to life.
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We partner with successful producers, known for their ability to deliver — creatively, financially, and globally. Together, we build standout stories, designed for creative excellence and commercial success.
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The future of storytelling isn’t just about what’s being made - it’s about how it’s discovered, engaged with, and valued. We see the poster, tagline, trailer, and thumbnail before we shoot a single frame.
Team
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AL MUNTEANU
FOUNDER & CEO
SquareOne founder with 25+ years in film distribution and more than €500M in sales. Known for The Imitation Game, Book Club, and One Life, and producer of Race, Your Honor, and The Love Punch. Member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
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ANDRÉ DRUSKEIT
CFO*
Serving BriskPace as CFO on a consulting basis, Andre is a film financing expert with 25+ years’ experience and more than €1B in completed transactions. Former Head of Media & Entertainment Finance at DZ BANK, CFO and CEO of Telepool, and VP of Film Finance at HypoVereinsbank, with global deal-making expertise.
* Engaged in this capacity as an external consultant; not a current employee or officer.
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ROB VAN NORDEN
HEAD OF PRODUCTION*
Veteran producer with 20+ years’ experience and former Head of Production at Millennium Media. Rob has produced and overseen international franchises, including Rambo, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Angel Has Fallen, and The Expendables series.
* Engaged in this capacity as an external consultant; not a current employee or officer.
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BRENT EMERY
HEAD OF CREATIVE*
Award-winning producer with 20+ years in independent film. Prior to co-founding Resonate, Brent ran production for Madonna's Maverick. Producing credits include The Stanford Prison Experiment, Sitting in Bars with Cake and True Spirit.
* Engaged in this capacity as an external consultant; not a current employee or officer.
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CHRISTIAN FIELD
DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE
Development and Production Executive overseeing BriskPace’s diverse slate of 20+ international feature films. Alongside a strong background in factual entertainment and music, Christian’s credits include Last Christmas, Save Me, It’s a Sin, and Disney’s Pinocchio.
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MURIEL VANDENBERG
PRODUCER
Seasoned producer and historian with 25+ years’ experience in film and television. Twice a Drehbuchwerkstatt München scholar and Tankred Dorst Award nominee for Heiligenberg, Muriel is a leading expert in crime series development and lectures at the Munich Film Academy.
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CHARLIE WHATELY-SMITH
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT | INT’L DRAMA
With 15+ years experience, Charlie serves as Head of Series Development at BriskPace. Starting his career at Film4, he later joined the Channel 4 teams behind Kiri, The Virtues, and The End of the F**ing World, and has script-edited Guilt and The Chelsea Detective.
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DAVID SCHARFENBERG
DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
After graduating from Munich Filmschool in the early 1990s, David began his career as a filmmaker before serving as Head of Development at New Legend Media. Now a Development Executive, he brings nearly 30 years experience guiding projects from concept to screen.
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YAEL BARDA
ASSISTANT & ADMINISTRATION
Yael serves as Assistant to CEO, Al Munteanu, and contributes to the creative and operational development of BriskPace’s expanding international film slate. A recent graduate of the Bavarian International School, she plays a vital role in supporting projects across all stages.
Contact
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Please note that we are unable to accept or review unsolicited scripts, pitches or creative materials, and any such submissions will not be opened or considered.
