Michael Ohoven

Michael Ohoven (born 30 August 1974) is a Film Producer and the founder and CEO of Infinity Media.

He is the son of German Investment Banker Mario Ohoven and UNESCO Ambassador Ute-Henriette Ohoven.^[1]

Life and career

Michael Ohoven learned financing and institutional investment at Commerzbank and at his family's investment bank. While studying economics and business administration at University of Cologne, Mr. Ohoven joined the International Corporate Affairs division of RTL Television, one of Europe's largest private broadcaster.^[2]

After two and a half years, Michael left the company to form Infinity Media in 2000. Under his leadership, the company quickly established strong working relationships with major studios, talent representatives, and financial institutions. Amongst numerous international nominations and awards, his films have already been honored with five Academy Award nominations and one win. Mr. Ohoven is one of the youngest ever Oscar-nominated producers, and in 2006, The Hollywood Reporter named him one of Hollywood's "Most Prolific Producers."^[3]

Mr. Ohoven follows his family's proud tradition of business leadership and charitable endeavors. His companies provide significant contributions to charitable organizations, and he holds multiple positions with several of them, including CEO of the Foundation for UNESCO-Education for Children in Need and President of Hope for Children in Need.^[4]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role
2009	Push	Executive Producer
2007	Pride	Producer
2006	Bug	Executive Producer
2006	The Woods	Executive Producer
2005	Just Friends	Producer
2005	Capote	Producer
2005	The Cave	Producer
2005	Undiscovered	Producer
2005	The Devil's Rejects	Producer
2004	The Final Cut	Executive Producer
2004	Saved!	Producer
2003	The Snow Walker	Executive Producer
2003	The Human Stain	Executive Producer
2003	Confidence	Producer
2003	Quicksand	Executive Producer
2002	Evelyn	Producer
2002	Dead Heat	Producer
2002	Liberty Stands Still	Executive Producer
2001	Frailty	Co-Producer
2001	According to Spencer	Producer

^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0645164/
2. ^ http://www.infinitymediainc.com/
3. ^ http://www.firmenpresse.de/pressinfo26036.html
4. ^ http://infinitymediainc.com/

Persondata
Name	Ohoven, Michael
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	30 August 1974
Place of birth
Date of death
Place of death