Joseph Vogt is the managing partner of ELM.   Vogt is an American director and producer with 20+ years of experience in film production, advertising, licensing and marketing.  After establishing multi award-winning film and licensing companies in San Francisco and Toronto, Vogt founded Entertainment & Licensing Management in 2002 in Warsaw, Poland.  He serves as ELM’s MD, Executive Producer, and in-house director.

From the beginning of his career, Vogt has built a diverse client base with companies such as New Line Cinema, Hallmark Cards, Paramount Studios, Arista, Swatch, The American Cancer Society, as well as many major advertising shops. Vogt has directed numerous television commercials in Europe for clients including Danone, Ferrero, Hoop, Hasbro, Lorenz, Discovery, Finea, Masmix, Cussons, Masterfoods and Chipita.  Most recently, ELM has concentrated on character animation projects partnering with companies such as Hallmark USA/UK and Factory.

In addition to directing, Vogt has extensive experience and expertise in practical and digital special effects, new media production, marketing, licensing and business administration. Vogt is committed to continuing to build ELM as a media production organization with unparalleled capabilities in Central Europe where the industry provides opportunities unequaled in the U.S. and Western Europe.  With over 35 industry awards to his credit, including an Emmy, Vogt has established a reputation for excellence which spans his career.