Saltwater Films

Saltwater Films GmbH & Co. KG
+49 (0) 211 98967920
www.saltwaterfilms.de
[email protected] We approach filmproduction in the most holistic way possible.

SALTWATER is a production powerhouse creating visual experiences. Our dedicated experts and creative minds are based in Berlin and Düsseldorf. We conceptualize, produce, direct, film, edit and animate high-quality video content.
// Think Big Media was renamed Saltwater Films GmbH & Co. KG in Oct 2016. //

09/04/2026

A glimpse through ’s lens at our AOK campaign – real families in unfiltered, unscripted moments. We set the frame and then stepped back, creating the space for genuine connection and care to appear in front of the camera.

16/02/2026

Fresh off the Australian Open, we’re channeling our own Alcaraz - together with and an amazing team in Lisbon

Produced by Saltwater Films by our fabulous
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Directing DP:
Agency:
Service Production:

06/01/2026

Small ads, big impact. Our latest campaign for Kleinanzeigen is all about giving new life to old things. Not only the campaign is built on sustainability, but the entire project was focused on circular thinking and green production.

Agency The Goodwins
Production Saltwater Films 
Director Mario Clement
DoP Konrad Losch  2nd Unit DoP Marvin Vhynal
Photographer Frederike Wetzels
Executive Producer Marie Niemann
Senior Producer Victoria Maschuw  Green Consultant Lara Schürmann .rhabarber  PA Sara Iselin  Production Manager Frank Pirsich  Set Manager Evangelos Velegrakis Base Manager Matthias Selignow
Shuttle Service P. Moritz Noll Shuttle Service Özbek Özkan
1st AD Gregor Budde-Petrusch
2nd AD. Kinderbetreuung Pia-Donata Pach
AD PA Greta Ayen
1st AC Franz Deutschmann
2nd AC Andrea Pedrinelli
DIT / VTR Frank Hellwig
DIT / VTR Assistent Stefan Rücker
Sound Operator Wladimir Gelwich
Gaffer Joran Ost
Best Boy Light Noel Metzler .metzler
Electrician 1 Alex Brinkworth
Electrician 2 Samim Gardisi  Key Grip Chris Sobisch
Make Up Artist Julia Barde
MU Assistant Samantha Pottmaier
Stylist Marianka Benesch
Styling Assistant 1 Olga Tommack
Styling FE´s Mareike Bay
Styling FE´s / Extras Sandra Fink
Styling Intern Alva Kane
Set Design Zelda Rosanana Lagies
Set Design Assistant 1 Johanna Maul
Set Assistant 2 Antonia Nestler
Casting Director Daria Küpker
Main Cast Leslie L., Ebi N., Faye P.
Security Guido Schneider
Basistrailer Lienert Filmservice
Caterer Two Fingers
Location Scout Plush74 .74
Postproduktion Saltwater Films
Edit Leonidas Befeldt
Grading Manuel Portschy
Tonmix TRO
Online Retouch Timo Frank

30/12/2025

A glimpse behind the scenes of 2025.

Grateful for every crew member, agency, and client who trusted us and made these projects so special.
Thank you for the collaboration, the creativity, and the good vibes along the way.

We’re already excited for what’s next — see you in 2026. 🌊

18/12/2025

Beautiful color studies by our photographer

Captured for Vogue Philipines.

H&M .hahn.makeup
Talent

15/10/2025

New wealth? Ivan Boljat and Ivo Heffner created a super fun DC for Trade Tepublic highlighting the perks of the credit card in a wild rollercoaster ride.

Production - Saltwater Films
Client - Trade Republic
Director - .boljat
Co-Director -
Edit, 2D Animations & Sound Design -
Colorist -

18/09/2025

Happy Release “Young People, Big Dreams”
A Comedy. Sort of. It’s 3AM. The neon is buzzing. And nobody’s where they thought they’d be.
Directed by Vanessa Schefke, co-produced by this darkly funny short follows nine characters stumbling through surreal nights, dead-end jobs, and the quieter collapse of everything we once believed in.

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY
Vanessa Schefke

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

Saltwater Films
Rameet Chawla
Abraham Cavazos
Vanessa Schefke
Porsche SCOPES

PRODUCED BY
Pamela Largaespada

CO-PRODUCER
Lea Schefke

CAST

BRATZ DOLL
Joan Oduh

OFFICE GIRLIE
Katelyn Paik

RICH GIRL
Lea Schefke

WORKING WOMAN
Camila Arteche

MANAGER MAN
Tom Copeland

CLOWN
Ryan Perea

VAMPIRE
Matthew McClure

BODEGA CLERK
Jordan O’Farrill

LITTLE BROTHER
David Mingo

BIG BROTHER
Frank Francisco

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Tim Bieker

EDITOR
Andras Guti

COLOR BY
Matthias Stoopman

&

Mission Film & Design

SOUND MIX AND DESIGN BY
Stefan Kraatz & Kraatz Studio

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Karli Evans

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Veronica Veliz
KEY GRIP
Niki Penalba

GAFFER
Brandon Vecino

1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA
Dean Richards Jr.

2ND ASSISTANT CAMERA
Kevin Miguelez

BEST BOY LIGHT
Joshua Felipe

SOUND MIXER
Emilio Polo

MUSIC SUPERVISION BY
Jade Miranda

MAKEUP ARTIST
Kaz Torres

HAIR STYLIST
Arielle Wolf

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Jessica Gutierrez Castillo

Emma Cuba
EDITORIAL STYLIST
Rachel Rubi

POST PRODUCTION
Saltwater Films

Mission Film & Design

Ben Decker
Christian Nopper
Moritz Carstens

TREATMENT DESIGN
Savannah Kodish

DESIGN SUPPORT
Aldo Heubel
Julius Vogliano
ART DIRECTOR
Asia Perrotti

Original Score by Marcel Stroh

“AL GARE”
Tommy Royale

INTRO MONOLOGUE
Hunter Ka’imi

FONT FOUNDRY
PangramPangram

THANK YOU TO YOUR UNWAVERING SUPPORT

Saltwater Films
Porsche SCOPES
Miami Dade Art Dept.

13/08/2025

captured by our for is the ultimate embodiment of raw glamour. Radiant and untamed, she lights up the night sky - and we simply couldn’t keep this series to ourselves.

23/07/2025

Seeing. Searching. Dreaming. For .
From mountain peaks to polar lights - three films, three sets, one day.

Director
DoP
Agency
Production Saltwater Films

02/07/2025

Feel heard, feel seen - Portraits of the LGBTQ+ community, taken by Steve Marais for our UGG Pride Campaign production. Starring Hungry, Lynks, Giselle Palmer, The Divine, Body Language, Switchboard LGBT+, MAG Jeunes LGBT+ und GLADT+.

Production
Director
DoP
Photographer
Executive Producer
Line Producer
Hair
Make-Up
Styling
Sound

21/05/2025

Proud to share the stunning campaign our shot for Achilles Ion Gabriel’s debut collection.
The immersive collection included gender-neutral ready-to-wear pieces and footwear. It showcases the French singer Ichon and the esteemed fashion journalist and critic Sophie Fontanel, among other models.

19/05/2025

This isn’t just speed - it’s precision. New work by our director for Porsche.

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Adresse

KronprinzenStr. 97
Düsseldorf
40217

Telefon

+4921198967920

Webseite

http://www.saltwaterfilms.de/

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