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AUDI x Troy Mullins - Driving the Future . . . . . . . . . . . the award-winning celebration of a truly amazing woman, golfer and role model
AUDI x Me and my Golf - Driving the Future . . . . . . . . . .  two men, tons of dedication and a deep drive for golf - and getting better, always
SIEMENS ENERGY - Honestly image film . . . . . . . . . . . . an ultra potent modern wake-up call to tackle the climate crisis - honestly!
SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS - CAD patient story . . . . . . . . . . . . a close shave: how SIEMENS imaging technology and a true friend helped save a life
SIEMENS ENERGY - BASF Schwarzheide . . . . . . . . . . .  the highly demanding brown field modernization of a gas turbine at BASF Schwarzheide/Germany
CISCO CSR - Teaching the Future at BIT . . . . . . . . . .  world class education across continents with CISCO Webex at the BIT in Burkina Faso
DISCOVER KARAMOJA  -  the forgotten heart of Uganda
breathtaking natural beauty, powerful age-old traditions and amazing peoples - discover Karamoja!
BEMER - Luna Thiel and the Olympics . . . . . . . . . . . . incredible grit, talent and the ultimate will to triumph at the 400m sprint Olympics
BEMER - Faces of Bemer directors cut  . . . . . . . . . . . . the people behind the amazing BEMER health technology
BEMER HORSE - Simone Blum World Champion  . . . . a portrait of World Champion Simone Blum, her horse Alice - and the Bemer horse set
BEMER HORSE - Horse Set Reportage  . . . . . . .  equestrian champions don't ride without it: the brand new BEMER horse set
SIEMENS SI - impact maker H.Sandfort . . . . . . .  some people make an impact - like CEO building products smart infrastructure H.Sandfort
SIEMENS - GIS 8DQ1 switch long term multicam time lapse . .
assembling a gigantic GIS switch in 180 days - spectacular time lapse
KEPLER UNIKLINIKUM -  a Star is born . . . . . . . . . . . . a new center of medical excellence in Oberösterreich
TENNET - SylWin1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
the most powerful offshore converter station worldwide
SIEMENS - der große Schalter auf hoher See . . . .
gigantic HVDC technology in the unforgiving North Sea
SIEMENS - GIL at Paulaner AG Munich . . . . . . . . . . . . the best transmission for the best beer
HABAU - Meister im Bauen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
the Master Builders of Austria
SIEMENS - A Mutual Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
wet compression technology at Jebel Ali Power Plant Dubai
SIEMENS - Offshore Pioneers . . . . . . . . . . . . .  connecting 1400 MW of offshore wind power to the mainland
SIEMENS - Energy Hub Dammam  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
investing in the Future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
GREINER - Transitions to the Future . . . . . . . . . . . .  the leading specialist for foams, plastics and life science
HILTI - secret in a box    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . celebrating 40 years of EP technology by HILTI
HILTI - award-winning spots collection   . . . . . . . .  thirteen spots redefine the meaning of coolness ...
AREVA - the mind behind   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
the specialists for nuclear safety I&C and Electrical Systems
AREVA - the birth of a new generation   . . . . . . . . a fleet of EPR's in the making
AREVA - welcome - NL-forum   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
welcome to AREVA Erlangen
SIEMENS - PhuMy 3  &  NPP Borssele   . . . . . . . power station outages, a race against time
METRO - faszination handelswelten   . . . . . . . . . .
the fascinating world of commerce today and tomorrow
SONY clié - the race   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
when vision and reality merges at Hockenheim race track
VW - bis ans limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
the great story of car racing - feature presentation
SIEMENS smart home   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
future living situations
ultra Widescreen projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
siemens Incontrarsi  &  expo 2000 Panorama  -  see Specials








BEMER - Faces of Bemer

The directors cut


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A fascinating journey in beautiful black&white cinemascope around the world and into the universe of BEMER, its amazing health technology and the
wonderful people behind it: passion, positive energy and purpose.
We shot this film over a three month period all over Europe and the U.S. with hundreds of dedicated BEMER people: users, partners and management.
Produced by Rabbitz Film Munich, Faces of Bemer was directed by Dietrich Mangold, also 2nd camera DoP.


watch "Faces of Bemer - directors cut" on vimeo


   



TenneT - SylWin1

The adventure of building and installing the most powerful offshore converter station in the world - out there on the North Sea


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Rows and rows of gigantic wind turbines produce hundreds of megawatts of green power, out there on the harsh North Sea. A huge converter substation
is needed to connect this vast amount of energy to the German mainland grid. Watch the tremendously challenging adventure of building and erecting
SylWin1, the most powerful offshore converter station worldwide.

The 6.50min. HD movie was shot over a period of 4 years all over Germany and near the island of Sylt on the North Sea,
with myself operating the B-camera. It was produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.


watch "Tennet - SylWin1" on vimeo


   





SIEMENS - the giant switch on the high seas

Stormy skies, huge waves, biting wind
and very brave men - how it feels to build a giant HVDC-connection in the middle of the North Sea

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Freezing temperatures, biting winds, menacing waves and very unpredictable weather - the North Sea is one of the most challenging workplaces in
the world. But this makes this vast area also the perfect spot for gigantic offshore windfarms, hundreds of kilometers away from the mainland.
To connect these windfarms to the grid is a REAL challenge - technology-wise as well as for the men who do the job...

This film was especially produced for the Siemens Energy Channel.

The 3min. HD movie was shot on RED Epic and Canon C300 on the North Sea island of Borkum as well as on the HVDC-platform BorWin beta,
with myself operating the B-camera. It was produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.


watch "Siemens - the giant switch on the high seas" on vimeo


   




SIEMENS - GIL at Paulaner AG Munich

The best transmission technology for one of the best beers in the world


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For its brand new brewery complex, Paulaner AG in Munich, Germany needed to get an existing 380KV transmission line out of the way.
A tunnel-installed GIL (Gas-Insulated-Line) by Siemens was the perfect solution. Now, thousands of megawatt run right under the new
brewery - safe and ultimately reliable.

The 5.30min. HD movie was shot on Canon C300 and Canon 5Dmk3 in Munich, Germany with myself operating the B-camera.
It was produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.



   




HABAU - Meister im Bauen ( the master builders )

The master builders of Austria


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Craft, tradition and an absolute dedication to quality characterize this outstanding building company. Founded 125 years ago, HABAU is one of the
key players in the Austrian building market, realizing everything from tunnels, dams, bridges and sky scrapers.
I developed the storyline for this film
together with JerkFilms, Vienna . I then shot "The master builders" with the Canon C300 - basically all over
Austria, great fun!
The 6.25min HD film was produced by
JerkFilms, Vienna.

watch "HABAU - the master builders" on vimeo


   




SIEMENS - a mutual journey


Wet Compression technology in Dhubai, a mutual journey for Siemens and DEWA


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During the summer months in Dhubai, when energy consumption is highest because of all the air conditioning running, the utility DEWA is able to
increase the output of their Siemens gas turbines considerably through the use of Siemens Wet Compression technology.
The 7min. HD movie was shot on ARRI Alexa and Canon 5Dmk3 in and around Dhubai,
with myself operating the 5Dmk3 as B-camera. It was produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.


watch "Siemens - a mutual journey" on vimeo


   




SIEMENS - Offshore Pioneers

a long-term film project in the making, spanning 6 years of ultra-complex, groundbreaking grid access work  
 


From the high seas to the grid: up to 1400 MW of green offshore wind power are to be transmitted over more than
100km of rough North Sea to the mainland grid using Siemens' industry-leading HVDC-connection technology.
Huge WIPOS-platforms, transformers, converters, sub-stations, sea- and landcables - an ultra-complex project
that started in 2011 and is well under way. That is also when I started filming and photographing each of the
milestones of this grand adventure, a project that resulted in an outstanding Wind Energy / Grid Connection
image film plus several earlier films that show what has been achieved so far.

The 6 min. HD movie was shot on RED and F3 all over Germany, from Warnemünde in the north to Nuremburg
in the south, with myself on the B-camera. It was produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.

watch "Siemens - Offshore Pioneers" on vimeo


   



SIEMENS Energy Hub Dammam   

investing in the Future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


Siemens is proudly increasing its already vast engagement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, one of the most
promising and demanding markets in the world. The new Energy Hub Dammam will provide the Kingdom
with a state-of-the-art manufacturing and service center for Siemens gas turbines, plus hundreds of
hi-tech jobs and training for local talent: a truly strategic investment in the future!

The 6min. HD movie was shot all over Saudi Arabia, from Dammam in the east to Jeddah in the west.
It was produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.

watch "Siemens - Energy Hub Dammam" on vimeo


   


GREINER -  Transitions to the Future   

the leading specialist for foams, plastics and life science


Foams, plastics, packaging solutions, hi tech tools and life science by one global player: discover Greiner,
a company that is unique in many ways. A hidden champion right in the heart of Austria with more than
astonishing facets...

The 6min. HD movie was written, directed and photographed by myself. It was shot with a RED all over Austria
and produced by Vienna-based Jerkfilms film production.

watch "GREINER - Transitions to the Future" on vimeo


   


HILTI - secret in a box     awardaward

celebrating 40 years of EP technology by HILTI

*** Gold@WorldMediaFestival (Public Relations: Image)
*** Silver@International Film Festival Houston - Imagefilms




Just over 40 years ago, a small Liechtenstein company introduced a technical innovation that revolutionized
construction work forever. Today, it's just enough to say "well, it's a HILTI" - and around the world
construction professionals will nod in agreement that these are the best tools for the job. By far.
This multi-award-winning HD-movie shows the amazing success-story of HILTI's  EP - technology
and its ongoing technological leadership.
With a very cool Liechtenstein-style twinkle-in-the-eye...

The 3min. HD movie was shot in South Africa in and around Cape Town and it was produced by
NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.


watch "Secret in a Box" on vimeo


   



HILTI - award-winning spots collection      awardawardaward

Breaker -- Cutting -- Cordless -- Piping -- Jump -- Soccer -- Lasso -- Pebble -- Karate -- Tape Measure -- Dancer -- Lotus -- Fakir  

*** PLATINUM REMI@International Film Festival Houston
*** Gold@International Film Festival Houston
*** Silver@International Film Festival Houston
*** Silver@WorldMediaFestival


Are you cool? Are you tough? Bet you are... As a construction professional, why waste your time with silly
distractions when the perfect tool for your job is just around the corner...

Because. You. Can.
This message is brought to you by HILTI of Liechtenstein, in a series of 13 multi-award-winning spots
who redefine the meaning of understated coolness.

All spots were shot in Capetown, South Africa and produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.




   


AREVA - the mind behind      awardaward

the specialists for nuclear safety I&C and Electrical Systems

*** Award of Master@Corporate Media 2006
*** Bronze@
International Film Festival Houston - Imagefilms



This stylish, multi-award-winning movie gives an impressive insight into the vast know-how, expertise and
commitment of AREVA, the No.1 supplier of I&C and Electrical Systems for
Nuclear Power Stations
around the globe.
Shot in 35mm and HD, "The Mind Behind"
features stunning visuals and state-of-the-art animations.

The 6.40min. "The Mind Behind" was shot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in Shanghai and
Lianyungang, China as well as in Regensburg, Germany.
It was produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.


watch "The Mind Behind" on vimeo



   


AREVA   -   OL3 - birth of a new generation     award

A fleet of EPR's in the making

*** Silver@International Film Festival Houston - Imagefilms






As the world talks about CO2 - free energy production and a likely nuclear renaissance, one company is already
a major step ahead: AREVA is the first to actually build
Next Generation 3+ Nuclear Power Reactors.
The AREVA-designed EPR, under construction
in Olkiluoto, Finland as well as Flamanville, France
and Taishan, China will be
the most powerful and safest NPR the world has ever seen.
This HD-movie shows the truly immense and fascinating project EPR Olkiluoto 3 in the making
and the AREVA brains and visionaries behind it.

The 5.30min. "The birth of a new generation" was shot in Olkiluoto, Finland, and in Paris, France.
It was produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.



   



AREVA - welcome - NL-forum     award

Welcome to AREVA Erlangen ...

*** Gold@International Film Festival Houston






When talking about Nuclear Safety I&C features, all roads lead to AREVA's NL Forum
and the world's
most comprehensive test field in Erlangen, Germany. Come and experience
the place where specialists
from all around the globe meet to find the solutions for
tomorrows NPP needs. This stylish HD-movie invites
you to a unique place of expertise
and industry-leading solutions - be surprised...

The 3.40min. HD-movie was shot in Erlangen, Germany.
It was produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.


watch "AREVA welcome" on vimeo



   



SIEMENS - major outage at PhuMy 3  &  turnkey modernization NPP Borssele

power station outages, a race against time



In this job, time really IS money - and expertise can't be beaten when every day, every hour
counts
as it literally is worth millions in revenues... These two HD-films show the
fascinating race man against
huge and extremely complex machine: will the SIEMENS specialists make it in time?

Will they finish the outages as planned, maybe even before the deadline?
Whether in
PhuMy, Vietnam or Borssele, The Netherlands - you can bet they will...

The 7.11min. and 6.30min. long HD-movies were shot on site in Vietnam and The Netherlands.
They were produced by NextStep Filmproduktion Munich.


   


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METRO - faszination handelswelten

the fascinating world of commerce today, as it used to be and what the future might bring us
 
 
 

 
 
the fascinating world of commerce shown in a time travel of sorts - and how it never really changes in true essence: goods changing hands, barter, information and a chat - and what the future will bring us with brilliant electronic helpers and perfect logistics.

The 6 min. HD-movie was shot in Duesseldorf, Cuxhaven and Rheinberg, Germany.
It was produced by Die Produktion, Duesseldorf Germany.



 
   
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SONY clié - the race

with the help of the sony clié PDA a true racing enthusiast re-lives a famous race and imagination becomes reality
 
 
 
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It was more than a pleasure to shoot on "holy ground" - at Hockenheim race track in Germany - with all those beauties around: vintage Jaguars, Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, Porsches... just the sound of their engines makes you tremble and long to get behind a steering wheel immediately.

The 2 min. film as well as the 45sec. cinema version and the 30sec. TV-spot was produced by R-Force Film Munich.

 
 
   

 
 
 

VW - bis ans limit

the fascinating story of 100 years of car racing - feature film for the VW car museum at Autostadt Wolfsburg
 
 
 
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Bis ans Limit tells the story of 100 years of car racing - from its humble beginnings right to the latest developments. It was my intention to focus not so much on technology but also to portray the people behind the cars: their dedication, their bravery - their craziness.This quest for speed, to be faster than the competitor, this wish to succeed and risk everything for victory, even the own life...
While technology pushes the limits ever further, the men behind the wheels haven't changed at all. To be the fastest, to cross the winning line first will always mean to go to the limits of man and machine.
It was a truly fascinating experience to shoot the vintage Auto-Union 16 cylinder racing car on a race track in Sicily - what a beautiful monster, what a sound! The type D was built in 1937 and reached with its more than 500 hp over 330 km/h top speed...

The 7 min. feature was shot in Sicily, Italy. It was produced by Neue Sentimental Film Frankfurt for the car museum of the VW Autostadt in Wolfsburg that is situated right next to the main VW car manufacturing plant.

watch "bis ans limit" on vimeo
 


   

 
 
 

SIEMENS smart home

future living situations made easy with intelligent household appliances - the story of the au pair girl  sara
 
 
 

 
 
Siemens Smart Home tells the story of Sara, a young au pair girl from Australia who lives with a family in Milano, Italia. We follow Sara through her day: taking care of the kids, doing exercises as well as the washing, taking care of meals, making arrangements for the evening out... Her life is made easy and interesting with the help of intelligent little wizards - electronic household and communication devices that are capable of astonishing things.

The 7 min. film was produced by Vis-a-Vision Berlin and shot in Milano and Berlin.