Global Production Networks

Julia Weichinger

General Manager

Client Liaison UK

Julia is the GPN´s General Manager and Owner.

Julia began her career in film production in 1995 in the German commercial film and TV industry. Julia’s expertise and focus was on the production of extreme sports in international advertising. She gained a reputation there as one of Europe’s leading commercial line producers and had the unique opportunity to experience first-hand the challenges of producing abroad. She also had incredible experiences while filming in some of the most diverse regions of the world.

In 2011, looking to expand her horizons while also utilizing her 12 years as a line producer of international award winning projects, Julia joined GPN as their International Production Consultant for the European market.

"The strength of GPN is being the extended arm for international producers and same time providing a safety net" – for the past 11 years Julia has worked very closely with leading commercial production houses in London, Berlin, Hamburg and Paris, connecting their producers with independent service production companies all around the world.

Julia’s strength is kindness, team bonding and trust.

Franck Servoz

Client Liaison France

Franck is GPN’s Client Liaison in France. Parlez-vous français? We do now!

A long-time producer within the French, and international production communities, Franck began his career in 1993 and continued his ascent to become one of France’s most liked and respected line producers.

During this time, he built up a solid network, coupled with a wealth of experience, on diverse commercial shoots for cars, beauty, corporate, sports, food, etc. Franck had the pleasure of shooting with, and learning from, many well known directors and celebrities.

Given his ‘hands on’ production track record of 29 years as a production manager and ultimately settling in as a line producer Franck is ideal for his efforts as they relate to client liaison. “I strongly believe that talent, money and time management are fundamental elements in the production equation, but it is also always a question of personality. Anything is possible if you get connected with the right people around a project”.

Avinash Shankar

Client Liaison India

Avinash is GPN’s Client Liaison in India.

Avinash has over 3 decades of experience in the advertising industry and has produced numerous commercials for Indian and international clients.

He has worked with some of the biggest names in the business and was the Indian Producer for the International Emmy Award-winning Telenovela “Caminhos Das Indias”.

Tony Fry

Client Liasion Japan

Tony is GPN’s Client Liaison in Japan.

Tony grew up in the picturesque coastal town of Chigasaki, Japan, raised by a Kiwi father and a Japanese mother. After earning his bachelor's degree in Japan, he relocated to Sydney, where he has since established a successful career in content production across various formats. Tony has developed strong collaborations within the Japanese production industry, leveraging his unique cultural background and expertise. In his leisure time, he enjoys surfing and spearfishing, embracing the vibrant coastal lifestyle.

Tatjana Otta

Marketing Manager

Tatjana is the Marketing Manager of GPN since 2020.

Tatjana has a long and respected career in the German Advertising industry.

Her expertise includes strategic planning and management for Ad Agencies, post production supervision, production budgeting and cost control, physical production line producer.

Tatjana also has a background in graphic design and conceptualization.

We are truly grateful for having Tatjana on board!

Alex De Valera

Sustainability Consultant

Alex is the Sustainability Consultant of GPN since 2024.

Alex has worked both in Ireland, UK and Europe in Production and Sustainable Production, across all budget-sizes in Film, HETV and Advertising. With over 8 years' experience in ensuring sustainable practices in the hospitality sector, and achieving a first-class honours BSc in European Studies from Trinity College Dublin, Alex established her own consultancy in 2022, Ecoscope Ltd., to specialise and strategise reducing our industry's carbon emissions and to meaningfully mitigate their impact. Alex is passionate about research, creative problem-solving and the latest innovations in this space. Alex continuously seeks new ways in which work processes can be streamlined and synergies established so that productions can achieve an overarching positive impact, both behind the scenes and on-screen. Alex holds various advisory and mentoring positions and is a regular panel member, steering group member and chair at industry-facing events, discussions and projects such as the Warwick University / Screen Greening sustainability policy workshop, Screen Producers Ireland Sustainability Webinars and Screen Ireland's Decarbonisation Roadmap project.

Amie Mignatti

Copy Writer

Amie, originally from Austin, Texas, now lives in southern Germany with her husband (who is an AD) and daughter.

She has been writing for many years and is a published author. Being married to a filmmaker has given her an inside understanding of how the business works. Amie has traveled extensively and lived in many countries which gives her a unique perspective on cross-cultural communication and allows her to easily connect people across the globe.

She is the copywriter for GPN and makes sure that all communication is seamless. She enjoys meeting the colorful, interesting, and diverse members that make up GPN.

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