Short Take: Recent Episodes
German Films
Get to know the talent behind your favorite German films and TV series with a few short and personal questions.
What documentary director Isa Willinger enjoys most about shooting her films is the observational style – describing it as full of poetry. In our conversation we also touch on the value and depth of long friendships, the experience of watching & dancing to Dirty Dancing as a teen and the importance of leaving one’s comfort zone more fearlessly. It was a pleasure - Enjoy!
Find out more about Isa and her latest work:
https://www.isawillinger.de/
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For our 100th episode, we're celebrating with our very first guest — actor, composer, and singer Jonas Nay! He opens up about balancing acting, composing & his band Pudeldame, and why thankfulness keeps him grounded. Oh, and if you know of any biopics about German musicians — Jonas is looking! Happy 100 episodes, and thank you so much for listening! Enjoy!
Find out more about Jonas and his latest work:
https://klostermann-thamm.de/schauspieler/jonas-nay
https://jonasnay.de/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
When make-up and special effects artist Lydia Geissler doesn’t dream about living under water, she re-considers her almost career choice of criminal investigator. We talked about her love for the movie Carol, the wonderful 1980-ies series Fantaghirò and the joy of a weekend breakfast with lots of time to savor it. It was a blast – enjoy!
Find out more about Lydia and her latest work:
https://www.lg-makeupartist.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
It was a joy to talk to actor Enzo Brumm – about the invisible work of acting (hint: lots of reading) or filmmaking in general, his love for a great Steak Frites, the beauty of nature (Norway is a favorite) and why a bit more action and less talking might be the way to go. We had a blast – Enjoy!
Find out more about Enzo and his latest work:
https://players.de/actors/enzo-brumm/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Producer on the Move Philipp Trauer and I talked & laughed about our favorite obsession - research, the joy of a great slice of warm sourdough bread with butter – shout-out to #juliusbrantner bakery in Munich, his experience of watching Rust & Bone in Cannes (goosebumps included), a George-Clooney-Hair manifestation and the thrill of producing. Enjoy!
Find out more about Philipp and his latest work:
https://www.instagram.com/philipptrauer/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
For writer & director Anna Roller rehearsing is the best part of filmmaking. We talk about her current obsession with book binding, citron aubergine (aka lemon eggplant) and speculative design as a way to shape the future. And on top she gave us two great recommendations. It was a lot of fun – Enjoy!
Find out more about Anna and her latest work:
https://yumi-management.com/client/anna-roller/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Joscha Bongard is wearing many director-hats – from short film to documentary and now his feature film debut, he’s done it all. And in between he relaxes while listening to podcasts on walks, enjoys a good steak tartare with frites, deep late-night talks with friends - and his breakfast YouTube-watch is definitely unique and unusual, but fun. Enjoy!
Find out more about Joscha and his latest work:
https://joschabongard.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Writer/Director Yves Hensel chattet with us about a formative LORD OF THE RINGS cinema experience in his youth, the importance of empathy, singing and making music on his own – and Hummus, of course! Enjoy!
Find out more about Yves and his latest work:
https://schlag-agentur.de/yves-hensel#!/1
https://www.audible.de/pd/Loch-Dorcha-See-der-Verdammten-Hoerbuch/B0FP26FL38
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Director Alexandra Brodski talks to us about her love for filmmaking, her obsession with Yoga, Tomatoes & Salman Rushdie – not necessarily in that order. And why watching #TheNanny holds special meaning for her and also why she doesn’t have time for regrets. Enjoy!
Find out more about Alex and her latest work:
https://www.alexandrabrodski.com/
https://www.talentrepublicagency.de/directors/alexandra-brodski
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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Enno Trebs is the German EFP Shooting Star 2026 – Congratulations! We managed to catch up with the actor for a thoughtful and fun conversation about the importance of balance, the happiness a dog can bring into one’s life and got some great recommendations to boot #bestbrother. And managed to include a #TimothyChalamet shout-out. Enjoy!
Find out more about Enno and his latest work:
https://agentur-lambsdorff.de/schauspieler/enno-trebs/vita/
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
During the postproduction for his latest film – which will be screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2026 - director Visar Morina took the time to talk to us about producing, getting lost in music, the joy of reading Annie Ernaux, his love for Feta – and most wonderfully, his deep understanding for Homer Simpson. Enjoy!
Find out more about Visar and his latest work:
https://www.felix-bloch-erben.de/de/fbe/agentur/29634
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Our talk with actress Samirah Breuer covered reenacting favorite movies with friends as a kid, her love for walks, a #TimKuhn shout-out – and wonderfully enough, the joy of home-cooked family meals. The talented performer gave us some fun insights into her creative mind. Enjoy!
Find out more about Samirah and her latest work:
https://schlag-agentur.de/samirah-breuer#!/1
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Our talk with director and animator Tobias Eckerlin covered his passion for movies, the forbidden mystery of a particular Star Wars scene, food – and wonderfully enough, the chilled hobbit lifestyle. The Student Academy Award winner gave us some fun insights into his creative mind. Enjoy!
Find out more about Tobias and his latest work:
https://tobiaseckerlin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tobiaseckerlin.visuals/?hl=de
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Obsessed with T2 and having a life-motto straight from #LordOfTheRings – sound designer and editor Billie Mind gave us some interesting insights into her creative mindset and the importance of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY for her film obsession. Enjoy!
Find out more about Billie and her latest work:
https://www.billiemind.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Quick and painless – director and writer Johanna Thalmann had fun with our questions and shared a terrific story about a chocolate bar sabotaging her Blue Lagoon-screening, the best way to eat an omelet and Jeans & Poetry Slam are a surefire combination. Enjoy!
Find out more about Johanna and her latest work:
https://agentur-midpoint.com/johanna-thalmann/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Actor Michael Epp does a great interview – we talked about his obsession with piano playing, the joy of Italian food, the advantage of working with a director who comes from acting and an interesting motto: “Don’t be desperate – until you are!” Enjoy!
Find out more about Michael and his latest work:
https://spiel-kind.com/maleactors/epp-michael/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Producer on the Move Fred Burle and I talked & laughed about our favorite hero/anti-hero Snoopy, invisibility aka “the ostrich-maneuver”, the random joy of white-chocolate ice cream, the unexpected pleasure of watching life play out on a cinema screen while seeing BOYHOOD and, of course! - Ben Wishaw. Plain and simple: a really fun conversation – enjoy!
Find out more about Fred and his latest work:
https://www.onetwofilms.com/
https://www.instagram.com/fred.burle/
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
What did we talk about with composer Amaury Laurent Bernier? The obsession with great food, of course! As well as his unusual life- and career story, Doctor Who and his very special connection to the series Tatortreiniger. We had a blast – Enjoy!
Find out more about Amaury and his latest work:
https://www.amaury-bernier.com/
https://linktr.ee/amaurylaurentbernier?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
When talking to director & DOP Ngo The Chau he revealed a deep appreciation for all things Marvel – shout-out to Wolverine – and Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar. Why acting was his entry-job into the world of filmmaking, the importance of food, Tony Leung and not doing regrets. What a great conversation – enjoy!
Find out more about Chau and his latest work: https://www.froehlich-management.com/talents/ngo-the-chau
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
What a terrific episode! Ingeborg Bachmann and Heinrich von Kleist as secret obsessions, the comfort of simple but classic Spaghetti with tomato sauce and going all in on acting without a Plan B – actress and director Malaya Stern Takeda brought a lot of fun and passion to our talk. Enjoy!
Find out more about Malaya and her latest work:
https://players.de/actresses/malaya-stern-takeda/
https://www.instagram.com/malayatakeda/?hl=de
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Books & Musicals? Check. Reenacting Titanic and waiting for the film adaptation of 22 Bahnen? Check. The pleasure of taking an afternoon nap? Check. In our episode with actor Jannik Schümann we covered a lot of great topics and laughed a lot.
Find out more about Jannik and his latest work:
https://die-agenten.de/profile/jannik-schuemann/
https://marieclairekozik.com/jannik-schuemann/
Recording of the Bundestag commemoration for the Queer victims of Nacism:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5POM5dcZog
Jannik’s reading starts at 46:14 min
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It was a pleasure to talk to DOP Tim Kuhn – about filmmaking as a collaborative process, his job in a penguin preserve, an intense experience watching The Passion of Christ with no way to escape and his love for exploring. And we bonded over a shared frustration of our missing green thumbs. Plus a bonus mention of Olivia Colman. We had a blast – Enjoy!
Find out more about Tim and his latest work:
https://schlag-agentur.de/tim-kuhn#!/1
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
If she wasn’t an actress, director & producer, radio/TV host creative multi-hyphenate Désirée Nosbusch might have become an architect or interior designer. She talks about her long-standing fascination of exploring the past by walking through cemeteries, her latest film as a director – Poison – and the terrific motto of her Italian grandmother. It was such a pleasure – Enjoy this episode!
Find out more about Désirée and her latest work:
https://studlar.de/actor/desiree-nosbusch/
https://lindenfels-pr.de/schauspielerinnen/desiree-nosbusch
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
We had a lot of fun talking to director Christian Zübert about his search for the perfect Spaghetti Aglio e Olio recipe, his Lord of the Rings obsession, one of his early jobs as a Sous Chef, the 90-ies film The Dark Crystal on kickstarting his film career and his fervent wish to be better at three point shots when playing basketball. Enjoy!
Find out more about Christian Zübert and his latest work:
https://www.abovetheline.de/de/drehbuch-de/christian-zubert
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
It was a pleasure to talk to director/writer Jan-Ole Gerster. About his new film – the vacation-noir ISLANDS, his former job as an ambulance driver, an intense experience watching SCHINDLERS LIST and his love for walking – and Mexican food. Enjoy!
Find out more about Jan-Ole and his latest work:
https://players.de/directors/jan-ole-gerster/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Actress Lea Drinda joined us in our latest Podcast episode to talk about the many things that make her happy, Paella, books and movies, her favorite project so far - “Becoming Charlie” and the pleasure to just be. And on top she had some great talent recommendations – Enjoy!
Find out more about Lea and her latest work:
https://schlag-agentur.de/lea-drinda#!/1
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
We had the immense pleasure to talk to actress Thea Ehre – about the random happiness of cleaning one’s apartment, the regret of decaf coffee, the joy of doing short movies and her secret obsession with Trash TV. We had a blast – Enjoy!
Find out more about Thea and her latest work:
https://schlag-agentur.de/thea-ehre#!/1
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Director Mala Reinhardt shared her love for mint-flavored TicTacs, Malaysian Curries and reenacting the Jungle book as a kid with us in our current #ShortTake episode. The “Second Attack” filmmaker is one of German Films’ Face to Face ambassadors 2025. Enjoy!
Find out more about Mala and her latest work:
https://www.filmuniversitaet.de/artikel/detail/abschlussfilm-familiar-places-von-ma-regie-studentin-mala-reinhardt-feiert-premiere-in-locarno
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Devrim Lingnau is the German Shooting Star 2025 – Congratulations! She has had a very busy past few years, with several projects under her belt as well as her art studies. We managed to catch up with her for a thoughtful and fun conversation for this #ShortTake episode. Enjoy!
Find out more about Devrim and her latest work:
https://spiel-kind.com/femaleactors/lingnau-devrim/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Oscar® Winner? Check! But actually getting paid for directing… Well, let’s just say Jens Kevin Georg has a bone to pick with the universe about that. We had great fun with the director in our latest #ShortTake episode, talking about his favorite pasta dish, impostor syndrome and his terrific pitch of who should play him in a film about his life. Enjoy!
Find out more about Jens and his latest work:
https://www.georg-wie-der-vorname.de/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Actor Damian Hardung shares some interesting thoughts with us about the importance of truly connecting and understanding other people in our latest #ShortTake episode. But we also talk about his love for all things sport – especially if it entails a ball. He recounts a favorite memory from shooting and traveling in Italy as well as from his internship at a GP’s office. We had a lot of fun - Enjoy!
Find out more about Damian and his latest work:
https://die-agenten.de/profile/damian-hardung/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Acting chameleon and creative powerhouse Christian Friedel talked to us about his love for rollercoasters, ice cream and music as well as his joy in the power of transformation when acting. And let’s not forget “Schichtkohl”! Christian named some great talents to watch out for. We had a blast with him in our latest #ShortTake episode. Enjoy!
Find out more about Christian and his latest work:
https://players.de/actors/christian-friedel/
https://christianfriedel.de/
https://www.lax-pr.de/berlin-presse-agentur/christian-friedel/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Favorite antihero? Artemis Fowl or Calvin (of Calvin & Hobbes) - Filmmaker/Animator/Illustrator Raman Djafari can’t quite decide. We had an extremely fun talk with the multi-hyphenate in our latest #ShortTake episode. About the weirdly great taste of multivitamin tablets, his favorite food – Ghormeh Sabzi, a terrific Toy-Story-Memory and we even had ourselves a wonderful Brit Marling and +TheOA appreciation minute. Enjoy!
Find out more about Raman and his latest work:
https://www.instagram.com/ramandjafari/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Loves filmmaking? Check. And Potatoes? Check. And No-Laugh-Challenges with her son? Check. Plus, she has the cool and unconventional idea of being portrayed by Rutger Hauer in a film about her life – AND she tells us about the random happiness brought by baby turtles. Find out more about director/writer Eva Trobisch in our latest #ShortTake episode. Enjoy!
Find out more about Eva and her latest work:
https://evatrobisch.tumblr.com/
https://b-agency.com/galerie/eva-trobisch/#
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Don Quijote or Harry Potter? Max von der Groeben can’t quite decide. What he does know though is what his perfect day looks like! Find out more about the talented actor, like which random thing makes him happy, the theatre performance that lit his acting fuse in our latest #ShortTake episode. Enjoy!
Find out more about Max and his latest work:
https://agentur-lambsdorff.de/schauspieler/max-von-der-groeben/
https://www.schumacher-pr.com/aktuelles/ansicht/anzeigen/max-von-der-groeben/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Congratulations to writer/director/producer Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay and the Immaculata-team – their film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Besides his deep love and passion for movies we talked to Mehmet about fast food vs. favorite food, the iconic series The Simpsons, his job as a wedding moderator for Turkish weddings - and a re-imagining of Klaus Mann’s Mephisto. Enjoy our conversation with the talented 2024 Face to Face ambassador!
Find out more about Mehmet and his latest work:
https://filmfaust.org/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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In a short and fun interview actress Helena Zengel talked to us about her love for spring, for acting – and her favorite project so far, Plato and horse-riding. And we discovered a mutual appreciation for the series Grace & Frankie. Enjoy our newest episode of #ShortTake.
Find out more about Helena and her latest work:
https://www.abovetheline.de/de/schauspiel/details?id=58009
https://helenazengel.com/en/start_v2-2/
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Director and writer Moritz Müller-Preisser and I discussed the strange pleasure of watching people, his love for pasta with fresh spinach and why a good team on set is EVERYTHING.
The 2024 Face to Face ambassador also gives a shout out to Tom Schilling – and was just an overall terrific guest. Enjoy our newest episode of #ShortTake.
Find out more about Moritz and his latest work:
https://muellerpreisser.de/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
From teriffic and taltented multi-hyphenate Saralisa Volm we not only got great book and talent recommendations – we also talked about delicious food such as Aligot, why Hugs and Chocolate help achieving moments of happiness, cruel honest in friendships and how cool Zendaya is. Enjoy!
Find out more about Saralisa and her latest work:
https://saralisavolm.com/
https://www.ullstein.de/urheberinnen/saralisa-volm
https://www.instagram.com/saralisavolm/
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
2024 Face to Face ambassador Jan Bülow took time out from his busy schedule and talked to us about why balance makes relationships great@ how he always has a room for dessert and a particular enamorizing scene in the original #Blade Runner. Enjoy our newest episode of #ShortTake.
Find out more about Jan and his latest work:
https://players.de/actors/jan-buelow/
https://www.burgtheater.at/en/ensemble/jan-bulow
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In a really fun interview 2024 Face to Face ambassador Mona Cathleen Otterbach talked to us about her love for le petit prince, artichokes, why she knows the dialogue of Indian Jones by heart and on top of that has some great recommendations of German filmmaking talent to watch out for. Enjoy our newest episode of #ShortTake.
Find out more about Mona and her latest work:
https://www.crew-united.com/de/Mona-Cathleen-Otterbach_376442.html
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Gummibears, reading to his daughter and working on a film about German children’s classic Struwelpeter: In our newest episode of Short Take prolific producer Fabian Driehorst talks to us about his work, his love of James Bond movies and why the Australian feature FROG DREAMING was a formative film for him. Fabian is the 2024 German Producer on the Move for the eponymous program of the European Film Promotion.
Find out more about Fabian and his latest work:
https://www.fabianfred.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
If she wasn’t a writer & director, 2024 Face to Face ambassador and creative multi-hyphenate Soleen Yusef might have become a cash-strapped painter. She talks about her deep friendship with fellow filmmaker Nora Fingscheidt, Charles Bukowski and her new children’s film. Enjoy our newest episode of #ShortTake.
Find out more about Soleen and her latest work:
https://players.de/directors/soleen-yusef/
https://players.de/writers/soleen-yusef/
https://dcmstories.com/movie/sieger-sein/
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For Benafshe Hourmazdi it’s all about acting. And maybe cake. And possibly #Titanic and #My Heart will go On by Celine Dion. It was a lot of fun talking to the actress, who is part of 2024’s #Face to Face with German Films campaign. Find out more in our newest episode of #ShortTake.
Find out more about Benafshe and her latest work:
https://players.de/actresses/banafshe-hourmazdi/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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In our brand-new #ShortTake episode we talk to Jane Chirwa – about being creative, The Color Purple and trying to do it all. After all her motto is: Just do it! Enjoy!
Find out more about Jane and her latest work:
https://zta-management.com/from-z-to-a/jane-chirwa/
Clashing Differences with Jane Chirwa just won the First Steps "Big audience" Award.
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Actress Katharina Stark is currently making waves in the series THE INTERPRETER OF SILENCE. And she’s the Germany EFP Shooting Star 2024. In this week’s #ShortTake episode we talk about everything from Greek poets, to the joy of a good bass drop and, of course, Emma Thompson. Enjoy!
Find out more about Katharina and her latest work:
https://schlag-agentur.de/katharina-stark#!/1
https://needberlin.com/en/katharina-stark/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Persistence, love for her job as director and eating as a hobby – Student Oscar-Winner Tamara Denić is the full package. Listen to our conversation – jumping between fun and philosophy - in this week’s brand-new #ShortTake episode Enjoy!
Find out more about Tamara and her latest work:
https://www.fpberlin.de/client/tamara-denic/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
How best to describe filmmaker İlker Çatak? The writer/director is a chess playing, former ice cream selling, deep sea diving creative who does not do regrets. And, has a penchant for cool cat Marcello Mastroianni in 8 1/2. After talking to İlker in our latest #Short Take episode I can only say: It takes one to know one! Enjoy!
Find out more about İlker and his latest work:
https://www.funke-stertz.de/portfolio/ilker-catak/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
For our ultimate #ShortTake episode 2023 we talked to the terrific @aaronhilmer about his passion for traveling to faraway places and being spontaneous. His love for medieval knighthood – hint: it’s actually about the horses! – and the wonderful thing that makes him happy. Happy Holidays!
Find out more about Aaron and his latest work:
https://agentur-lambsdorff.de/schauspieler/aaron-hilmer/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
We talked to writer and director Timm Kröger about his love for sleeping – or rather dreaming. His guilty pleasure: Steven Spielberg’s HOOK. Any other fans out there? And why cramming everything into one life is not the answer. It was a pleasure – short and sweet! Enjoy our latest #Short Take episode!
Find out more about Timm and his latest work:
https://the-barricades.com/
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Welket Bungué burst onto the scene with a brilliant, passionate performance in Berlin Alexanderplatz. The actor (and writer and director) reveals his favorite movie (wohoo, TrueLies!), favorite dish (Mancara), why he would like to be a Yogi and more interesting facts about what inspires him… and makes him happy in our latest #Shorttake episode. Enjoy!
Find out more about Welket and his latest work:
https://kussaproductions.com/welket-bungue/
https://artistglobalmanagement.com/en/portfolio-posts/welketbungue/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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Fantasizing is Clemens Schick’s life force. While firmly established in the film world the talented actor and writer could also see himself as a monk, dancer, a farmer or a B&B owner. Clemens also talks about the intense experience of watching Space Odyssey as a twelve-year-old, the process of procrastination and the happiness of silence. Enjoy our latest #Short Take episode!
Find out more about Clemens and his latest work:
https://agentur-lambsdorff.de/schauspieler/clemens-schick/
http://clemensschick.com/
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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For director and producer Silvana Santamaria a film set is her happy place. No surprise that the prolific filmmaker has been chosen as one of EFP’s Producers on the Move 2023. But… not everything is about film – the scent of summer and a great book put a smile on her face. Enjoy our latest #ShortTake episode.
Find out more about Silvana and her latest work:
https://www.soilfilms.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
© Sven Serki
The holy trifecta for Daniel Donskoy? Teleportation, Peanutbutter and #NoSleep! In our wonderful talk with the multi-hyphenate artist we covered the power of musicals, plays and ended up with a movie idea: REDMAYNE. Find out more in our latest #ShortTake episode with Daniel. Enjoy!
Find out more about Daniel and his latest work:
https://www.agentur67.de/daniel-donskoy
https://www.auster-management.com/
https://theartistspartnership.co.uk/artist/daniel-donskoy/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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We had the immense pleasure to talk to trilingual actor Teo Yoo for our latest episode – about the zen-like universality of TV series #Yellowstone and #1883, liking the work of fellow #Short Take interviewee, director Alison Kuhn and being intense and sincere. It was a lot of fun! Go check out his film #PastLives, which is out in theatres now.
Find out more about Teo and his latest work:
https://agentur-dorandt.de/teo-yoo/
https://www.instagram.com/teoyoo/?hl=de
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Director Sophie Linnenbaum talked to us about her love for food, directing and the joy of a foaming soap dispenser. Enjoy our latest #ShortTake episode with this quick-witted filmmaker.
Find out more about Sophie and her latest work:
https://www.sophielinnenbaum.de/
https://spiel-kind.com/de/directors/sophie-linnenbaum/
You can find us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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The lovely @ marie.mouroum was our guest in this episode of #ShortTake. We talked with the talented actress and stunt performer about Chocolate, Black Panther and her love of singing.
Find out more about Marie and her latest work:
https://www.mariemouroum.com/
https://www.agentur-gipfelstuermer.de/marie-mouroum
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Guilty pleasures? Movies and Food! We can definitely get on board with that. Director, writer and actor @alisonkuhn was a great podcast guest, despite a cold. Enjoy our latest episode where we chat with the talented multi-hyphenate.
Find out more about Alison and her latest work:
https://www.luckypunch-berlin.de/writers-regie/alison-kuhn/
https://www.alisonkuhn.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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Writer Sönke Andresen is the best example that starting later in life can be an advantage. In our newest #ShortTake episode we talk about his former job as a teacher of German as a second language, his love for the northern delicacy Pinkel and Grünkohl (Kale and sausage, anyone?!) and why his friendships are separate from the film industry.
Find out more about Sönke and his latest work:
https://www.verlagderautoren.de/autorinnensuche/portrait/autor/soenke-andresen.html
http://www.soenke-andresen.de/
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We recently had the pleasure to catch up with the wonderful @lena_urzendowsky and talked about reading in French, hiking and the guilty pleasure of enjoying a desperados. Check out Lena in her current project LUDEN on Amazon.
Find out more about Lena and her latest work:
https://birnbaum-frame.de/management/actresses/lena-urzendowsky/
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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Films, Films, Films – for director Lukas Nathrath it’s all about going to the cinema and talking about the films seen with friends later. Although he does have a soft spot for YouTube videos about American political scandals – and a good Wiener Schnitzel. Find out more in our newest episode of #ShortTake.
Find out more about Lukas and his latest work:
https://schlag-agentur.de/lukas-nathrath#!/1
https://www.betacinema.com/138/pid/308/One-Last-Evening.htm
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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Maeve Metelka recently charmed us in SACHERTORTE. And although she was in the middle of theatre rehearsals for CLOCKWORK ORANGE we had a wonderful chat during our latest #ShortTake episode. Which incidentally ever so slightly turned into an Astrid Lindgren and Christine Nöstlinger appreciation podcast. #Sorry Not Sorry
Find out more about Maeve and her latest work:
https://die-agenten.de/profile/maeve-metelka/
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How would we describe director Alireza Golafshan in (almost) three words? Coen Brothers, Brotzeit and Meryl Streep. Find out what’s behind these cues in our newest #ShortTake episode where we talked with the creative mind behind hits such as DIE GOLDFISCHE and JGA.
Find out more about Alireza and his latest work:
http://www.golafshan.de/
https://www.filmportal.de/person/alireza-golafshan_77ecfaa69d6847b5b42b925ced2a4b7f
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Today we celebrate the strong German presence at the Berlinale 2023 with a Podcast-first for us: A Berlinale Special episode of #ShortTake! We talked to four creatives behind films in the Berlinale competition and the Encounters section about their films and the festival. Enjoy!
Leonie Benesch is the German Shooting Star 2023 – Congratulations! She has had a very busy past year, with several series and films under her belt. We managed to catch up with her for a quick and breezy #ShortTake episode. Enjoy!
Find out more about Leonie and her latest work:
https://yumi-management.com/client/leonie-benesch/
https://www.hamiltonhodell.co.uk/talent/leonie-benesch/
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Grandpa’s Christmas food and grandma’s Turkish specialties? Both, please. Watching Dating Shows as a guilty pleasure? Absolutely. A court internship at the chambers for murder and manslaughter? Talk about interesting! In our new episode with actor and “Hübsches Gesicht”/”Pretty Face”-series lead Dilara Aylin Ziem we found out some fascinating facts and laughed a lot.
Find out more about Dilara and her latest work: https://www.next-generation-schauspiel.de/dilara-aylin-ziem.html
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Garlic. Octopus Stew. And Obatzda. Our #SHORT TAKE episode with writer Moritz Binder definitely has a slight foodie vibe. Nothing wrong with that! But we talk about his writing process as well as his seminal movie experience watching PHILADELPHIA on his first solo cinema foray at eleven as well. Enjoy!
Find out more about Moritz and his latest work:
https://agentur-midpoint.com/moritz-binder/
Find out more about Johanna Thalmann and her work:
https://agentur-midpoint.com/johanna-thalmann/
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SHORT TAKE does Ronja Räubertochter. Well, almost. In our new podcast episode we talk to actress Marie Burchard about her favorite acting experience, literary heroines and the heavenly foods that are Kaiserschmarrn and Schnitzel with Cranberries.
Find out more about Marie and her latest work:
https://www.senkbeil-pr.de/marieburchard
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In our newest #SHORT TAKE episode we talk to prolific actor David Kross - #TheReader / #Stasikomödie /#Prey - about the joy of being at the beach, his favorite filming experience and his obsession with finding the best mattress, amongst many other things.
Find out more about David and his latest work:
https://www.talentrepublicagency.de/actors/david-kross
https://lindenfels-pr.de/schauspielerinnen/david-kross
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https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
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In our new #SHORT TAKE episode Jakob Schreier, co-creator, writer and actor of cult-series #FETT UND FETT talks about his guilty, guilty pleasures, a reverse-spoiler that made watching RAIN MAN a compelling experience for him and his unusual, but great attitude towards life.
Find out more about Jakob and his latest work: https://www.schauspielervideos.de/fullprofile/schauspieler-jakob-schreier.html
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Multi-Hyphenate Sara Fazilat reveals her love for #Batman, all-things Cheese – and Dirty Dancing! Check out our latest fun-filled podcast episode of Short Take with the prolific producer/actor/writer.
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A German filmmaker doing comedy. In Hollywood. Yup, it can be done. And done well, might we add.
In our newest podcast episode director Christian Ditter talks about why film classic Cinema Paradiso holds a place in his heart, which technical innovation currently makes him happy and we discuss the culinary heritage of Kaiserschmarrn. Who says podcasts can’t be fun and informative?!
Short & Sweet! In our newest podcast episode #DamagedGoods writer Lene Pottgiesser reveals what she has in common with Madonna and the importance of her dog Sissi in her life.
Find out more about Lene and her latest work: https://writersanddirectors.de/portfolio/lene-pottgiesser/
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Books & Browsing through Bookstores? Check. Watching shows about American Real Estate? Check. Teleportation? Check. In our newest episode with writer and “Hübsches Gesicht”/”Pretty Face”-series creator Aylin Kockler we certainly covered a lot of fascinating topics and laughed a lot.
Find out more about Aylin and her latest work: www.aylinkockler.com
Dilara Aylin Ziem - https://www.instagram.com/dilaraaylin.zm/?hl=de
Manti: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mant%C4%B1
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He has no regrets and he loves ice-cream, sunshine and his family: In our newest episode of Short Take prolific producer Alexander Wadouh talks to us about his work and why THE NEVERENDING STORY was a formative film for him. Alex is the 2022 German Producer on the Move for the eponymous program of the European Film Promotion.
In our newest Short Take episode we talk to award-winning actress Alicia von Rittberg.
She can currently be seen on Starz in BECOMING ELIZABETH as the young Elizabeth I.
When Alicia isn't acting she enjoys making jewelry and gets a kick out of small & tiny things.
We. Are. Back.
With brand new episodes, terrific guests and a few new questions. Check out our next Short Take episode on Thursday, June 23rd. See you then!
Talented, energetic and quite wise for his age - in this episode we talk to actor Julius Nitschkoff about philosophy, why he likes to use knives for more than just cooking and what drives him in life. An inspiring interview after which you should not only watch his new film TOUBAB - but finally start doing that thing you've always wanted to do but put off for so long.
Actor Tua El-Fawwal is not only part of the German Films Face to Face campaign and the Black Nights Stars talent programme at the Tallinn Film Festival in 2021 - she landed a real hit with a leading role in the web series DRUCK and won the German Acting Award in 2020. In the interview, she talks about one of her absolute favourite series, her attitude to life and which spot in the world makes her happy, no matter what.
Find out more about Tua's work:
https://crush.de/klient/touka-el-fawwal/
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Film composer Dascha Dauenhauer is a true workaholic who loves her job and yet at the same time knows how to appreciate the little things in life. When her cats let her sleep through the night, the passionate musician likes to spend her time watching good films and series. One of her great strengths is her courage to get involved in new things and to reinvent herself with every new project. This ability is also evident in Dascha's work, such as the original music for BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ or Kornél Mundruczó's EVOLUTION.
Find out more about Dascha and her work:
https://www.dascha-dauenhauer.com/
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Until recently, actor Haley Louise Jones was best known in Germany for her TV roles – now she is starring in a feature film for the first time: PRECIOUS IVIE is a story about two sisters, friendship and identity – and about all the challenges associated with the life of a young woman with African roots looking for a job in Leipzig. This episode sees her talking about her favourite jobs, how important it is to switch off sometimes and take care of your mental health, and what little things in life bring her joy. She also provides us with some humorous anecdotes and highly recommendable film and book tips - be sure to listen in!
https://www.crew-united.com/en/Haley-Louise-Jones_325300.html
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In this episode we welcome the man who has caused a worldwide sensation with his new film on one of the most popular streaming platforms: Peter Thorwarth, director of the cult classic BANG BOOM BANG, is back and has landed a genre hit on Netflix with BLOOD RED SKY! Why Peter has trouble with the classic hero concept and what for him makes the magic of working on set, you can find out in the current episode. He also talks about the pitfalls you encounter when you turn your hobby into a profession and a special detail that distinguishes BLOOD RED SKY from the typical action horror film.
Find out more about Peter’s work:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0861826/
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What did you do until your 30s? Cinematographer and director Zamarin Wahdat won awards at both the Oscars and Sundance Film Festival with LEARNING TO SKATEBOARD IN A WARZONE (IF YOU ARE A GIRL), in which she was involved with her cinematography, and her short film directorial debut BAMBIRAK. If you want to know what drives the talented filmmaker and what projects she is currently working on, you should listen to this SHORT TAKE episode. Oh, and of course, if you want to know what it's like to swim with a baby manatee.
https://www.zamarinwahdat.com/
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/
Director and screenwriter Burhan Qurbani (BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ, WE ARE YOUNG. WE ARE STRONG, SHAHADA) tells stories about some of the most relevant social issues and challenges of today. In the interview we take a little foray through pop culture and discover philosophical aspects in everyday life: from MIAMI VICE and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA to Umberto Eco, fast food and the benefits of a good friendship.
Find out more about Burhan's work:
https://www.agenturhomebase.de/en/clients/burhan-qurbani/
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In this episode, Laila Petersen-Jama is our guest: the creative storyboard artist is guaranteed to set you on fire with her positive energy! Laila always goes with the flow and it paid off great for her: Her work on films and series like KNIGHT RUSTY, THE LITTLE DRAGON COCONUT or CAPTAIN SHARKY has inspired a whole generation of little viewers.
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https://www.lailart.com/
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Experience the highlights from one year of SHORT TAKE and learn things you definitely didn't know about our German filmmakers and actors!
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Producer Maite Woköck not only gives the German animation industry a good stir with her work, but is also a participant in the Europe-wide "Producers on the Move" program in 2021. If you don't have a life motto yet, you'll get a great one for free in our new episode - plus you'll also learn more about Maites excitement for flowers, witches and of course cats!
https://www.telescopeanimation.com/
http://ella-films.de/people/
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/
Jan Martin Scharf always wanted to be a writer and director. Lucky for us, because without his writing skills, series like THE RED BAND SOCIETY, BARBARIANS or WILD REPUBLIC would not have made it onto our screens.
https://jan-martin-scharf.de/
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/
Arne Nolting gets through life just fine without a motto! He talks about a special literary hero, black and white films and, of course, ninjas. Listen in if you want to learn more about the screenwriter (BARBARIANS, WILD REPUBLIC, etc.) and his work!
https://www.arne-nolting.de/
https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/
You love series like THE WIRE, TRUE BLOOD, HUNG, JANE THE VIRGIN or STRANGER THINGS? Then you have to get to know Uta Briesewitz: the L.A. based cinematographer and director is credited with these and many other shows and films. Find out more about her special love for nature and a certain TV genre...
Uta on IMDb:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003802/
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"Under the Shadow" star Narges Rashidi can spot good ice cream at a glance - yet wishes she had a very different superhuman ability...find out which!
You can find Narges on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nargesrashidi/
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Reza Memari is giving the German animation industry a run for their money. His first film RICHARD THE STORK was an international success and he is currently planning not only his next movie, but an entire storyworld around it – TV series, Games – you name it. Find out more about him in our new podcast episode.
https://www.memari.net/
https://www.telescopeanimation.com/
Find out why "Game of Thrones"-actress and "Winterreise"-star Sibel Kekilli thinks chocolate and "Columbo" are the perfect combination.
https://sibelkekilli.com/
Hanno Hackfort is one of Germany's most proflific series writers (4 BLOCKS, YOU ARE WANTED), sometimes as part of a trio which goes by HA RI BO - yes, just like the famous German sweets - and a genuine lover of music.
Director Sarah Blaßkiewitz has a great life motto - thanks to her friend Toby - and reveals her love for Modern Dance and Coffee in the Morning. Find out more about Sarah here: https://sarah-blasskiewitz.com/Find out more about Short Take here: https://www.german-films.de/activities/short-take-the-german-films-podcast/index.html
Writer and director Edward Berger talks about his next project, his love for ice-cream and points us to a fascinating podcast that has a connetion to Hard Rock Band The Scorpions.Find out more about Edward Berger here: http://www.edwardberger.de/Find out more about Short Take here: https://www.german-films.de/activities/short-take-the-german-films-podcast/index.html
Writer/Director Mariko Minoguchi is living proof you don't have to go to filmschool to be successful. She talks about being a fan of "Friends" and reveals her favourite superpower.
You can find Mariko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariko_minoguchi/
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Bad Banks-Writer and Harry Potter-Fan Jana Burbach shares an unexpected public service announcement for your well-being in this episode of Short Take.
You can find Jana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmc_burbach/
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Find out why Rafael Parente can be found in his garden when he isn't writing or producing new TV series such as Breaking Even or 8 Days.
You can find Rafael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuesuper/
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Aaron Altaras reveals his love for chocolate and German "Schlagermusik", among various other things.
If you're wondering what Aaron's life motto transaltes to: "All I have left to say takes the length of a cigarette"
Find Aaron's instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/aaronaltaras/
www.german-films.de
Emma Drogunova has no guilty pleasures and no regrets, but lots to laugh about in this episode.
Emmas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmadrogunova/
Christian Alvart talks about his house at the lake, his love for movies and how he doesn't believe in regrets.
Maria Dragus has been acting since a young age, appearing in many internationally acclaimed films since then. And while she was already busy after the lockdown on production ended in Germany, she sat down for our little interview via Zoom.
You can find Maria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariavdragus/
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While the world was in lockdown, actor and musician Jonas Nay joined us via video call for this interview. He was keeping himself busy reading, making music and binge-watching "Friends", but still made time for our questions.
BTW: Jonas is also the composer of the music you hear in our podcast!
Follow Jonas on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jonas_nay/?hl=de
Check out Jonas' band PUDELDAME http://www.pudeldame.com/pudeldame/
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This June we are launching Short Take - The German Films Podcast to give you the opportunity to get to know more about your favorite German filmmakers, actors, writers and other creatives.