Short Take

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 abo...

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/ You can find...

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...

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://a...

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 © Jon...

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 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de © xx

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/ You can find us on Instagram:...

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://ww...

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

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 h...

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/m...

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_77ecfaa69...

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/ You can find us...

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...

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...

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

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...

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.htm...

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.  #sara fazilat #nico_ der_film #1000zeilen #actor #writer #producer #tvseries #featurefilm #shorttake   #podcast   #germanfilms   #interview   #kinogermanynow   #germanf...

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/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de

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.instag...

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.