THIS IS CALISTA
MEET THE TEAM
DR. STEPHAN BÜCKER, LL.M.
Legal | Producer
Stephan is an attorney specializing in trademark, copyright, and media law. Through his firm, nyr Law, he works closely with national and international companies in the media and entertainment sector and the digital industries. He enjoys sharing his experience as a lecturer at TH Köln and is also active as a business angel.
VICTORIA ANDERS (M.A.)
Managing Director | Producer
Victoria graduated with distinction from Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF. She has worked with acclaimed directors including Volker Schlöndorff and Leander Haußmann, served as a producing partner at Barefoot Films (founded by Til Schweiger), and is now pursuing her own creative path in genre filmmaking with Calista Screenworks. Before moving into production, she worked in brand consulting. She is currently completing a PhD at her alma mater, researching community building for production companies.
FLORIAN ANDERS
Development | Producer
Alongside his role as a development producer at Calista Screenworks, Florian has built a 20-year career as a screenwriter and director, working across national and international film and television productions. His projects have been distributed worldwide and recognized with multiple European awards, including Best Film in Romania. He studied philosophy and literary studies.
HOW WE WORK
For us, every film is a passion project—driven by a deep love for powerful storytelling and unforgettable experiences on the big screen. We follow a boutique production approach, focusing on a carefully selected slate of projects and developing each of them to excel creatively, strategically, and commercially. We stand for integrity, a commitment to excellence, and agility. These values shape not only our work, but also how we collaborate with one another and with our partners. Together, we bring more than 45 years of combined industry experience and draw strength from a sustainable, highly collaborative network.
As a family-owned company, we believe in long-term partnerships. For us, filmmaking is a collective effort – one that brings people together both on and behind the screen. Only through open, constructive collaboration can we create the magic of cinema for theatrical audiences.
Staying close to our audience is central to everything we do. That’s why we remain actively involved beyond production and through distribution, ensuring that each film reaches its audience in the right way. A film is only truly successful when it connects with people, moves them, and creates a shared cinematic experience. We combine tradition with innovation, telling proven stories in contemporary settings. Through modern, audience-focused marketing strategies, we build strong connections with viewers and ensure our films have lasting impact and stay with audiences long after the credits roll.
We believe in the power of cinema and in stories that make life a little more exciting.