Matthias Leitner

Matthias Leitner is a digital storyteller and creative producer. Since 2015, he has led the storytelling lab audience:first at Bayerischer Rundfunk. In the Format Development & Innovation team, he realizes pilot projects such as the messenger format "Ich, Eisner!", the social VR documentary "München 72," and the comedy podcast "In 5 Tagen Mord – Die Krimi-Challenge mit KI" (Murder in 5 Days – The Crime Challenge with AI). He co-initiated the ARD Game Jam and is currently involved in the development of a joint gaming strategy within an ARD-wide network. He has received numerous awards for his journalistic and artistic work, including the German Bundestag's 2020 Media Prize for "Ich, Eisner!", the Raindance Immersive Festival 2022 award for "Best Immersive Experience for Social Impact" for "München 72," and the Grimme Online Award 2024 for "In 5 Tagen Mord."