Short Take

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/ Follow Short Take on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/

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/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/

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/ Follow Short Take on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/

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/ Follow Short Take on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/

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 htt...

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.