Paul Rieth

Germany

Paul Rieth

audience designer, consultant, film marketing strategist

Paul Rieth is a consultant, speaker, and author working at the intersection of audience design, communication, and marketing for film and creative projects. He collaborates with producers, filmmakers, and organizations to develop audience-focused strategies from early development until release. He teaches and mentors across a range of film schools, universities, and international training programs, including the Documentary Campus Masterschool and the African-European Distribution Academy (AEDA), and curated the Industry Training Talks at DOK.fest München 2025. Paul is the author of DOK & CROWD, a practical handbook on funding, distribution, and audience engagement for documentary films. His Berlin-based agency, GET YOUR CROWD, develops tailor-made strategies and content campaigns that help creative projects connect with and grow their audiences worldwide.