Fresh.Frames is a full service film production for film, tv and social media, founded in 1999 by cinematographer and filmmaker Gerald Schank. Based in Cologne and Zagreb, operates worldwide.
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More than two decades of experience in the production of television programs, documentaries, independent films, branded content and corporate communication are the background for projects. As a sole proprietorship, Gerald Schank works accompanied by the Co-Director Slavica Martinović and a strong network of freelance professionals.
With our curiosity and enjoyment of creative collaboration with our clients, we realize projects ranging from one-man teams with a single camera on assignment abroad to large film teams on location.
Our goal is a trusting, long-term relationship with our customers. To achieve this, we not only work with great dedication from concept to delivery. We also take care of of the production schedule and budget reliability.
Editing is a central component of effective visual storytelling. With in-house post-production, Fresh.Frames offers fast turnaround times and responds directly to feedback. We work passionately to create the rhythm, tension and emotional flow of the film. And to bring our clients' vision to life.
From documentaries, image and advertising films to award winning short- and feature films. A journey through time and projects, that we have realized together with our colleagues and customers.
MathMoms - where children come to learn
Documentary (2023) ⋅ Director
Synopsis
MathMoms are creating a safer space where children come to learn maths and leave having learned so much more. MathMoms help to achieve several Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations at the same time. Among others, the goal of universal primary education as well as gender equality and girls' and women's empowerment. We accompany the women on a journey of self discovery in which they get to know their own gifts and strengths so that they can take the next step into the future.
Filmmakers United International Film Festival, 2024
Birmingham, United Kingdom
SCREENING on May 24th, 2024
AWARD WINNER - Best Film on Social Issues
Fondazione Harambee Africa International, 2024
Rome, Italy
SCREENING on November 19th, 2024
AWARD WINNER X International Harambee Award "Conveying Africa"
Cast and Crew
Director: Gerald Schank
Production: Fresh.Frames
In Association with: Thomas Peters
Sunny Side Foundation
Production Coordinator: Jürgen Grosse
Trustfundraising
Genre: Documentary
Director of Photography: Gerald Schank
Music by: Jean-Francois Guyot
Featuring: Sonja Cilliers, Zandile Nyawo,
Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Breyton Paulse
The Coachman at Edens´s Door
Documentary (2021) ⋅ Director
Synopsis
Fiaker Schorsch (Georg Vierthaler), farmer and coachman, is a living legend in the region around the alpine village of Filzmoos in Austria. People call him extraordinary and he stands out. You can either hear him yodeling and singing from afar, or you can see him with his trademark hat, decorated with flowers. Underneath is a person with a special love for humans, animals and nature, which finds expression in his poetic verses. He calls his surroundings “Garden Eden” and visitors seem to be drawn there, back to the paradise, like Adam and Eve returning home.
During his daily carriage rides it is fun to observe his interactions with the guests. Most of them say that they feel something, joy, self-awareness, love to nature and to their fellow men. Fiaker Schorsch has a kind of power to spread naturalness, humour and wisdom. “I often feel people more on the inside than on the outside. I really don’t want to do anything else than to open the door to the soul. When a person laughs, it is a liberation and then they open up.”
The short time they spend with Schorsch makes people think about their lives, about the artificial gap between them and nature, which the modern way of living can create. But at the same time they're laughing like children and feeling very much on the ground, connected with the moment.
Cast and Crew
Director: Gerald Schank, Slavica Martinovic
Production: Fresh.Frames
Genre: Biopic Documentary
Director of Photography: Gerald Schank
Music by: Simon Daum
Featuring: Georg Vierthaler (Fiaker Schorsch),
Georg Vierthaler jr., Eva-Maria Nagl,
Coen Weesjes
One World - The Ocean of Presence
Feature Documentary (2019) ⋅ Director
Synopsis
A glimpse into the future of mankind’s consciousness? Or just a unique ability of one man alone? Braco is a man from Croatia who has not spoken to the public since 2004. Instead, he stands on a podium and silently looks at the people who stand in front of him in a group. His gaze seems to lift people to a level of consciousness where anything is possible. They report about dramatic life changing experiences…
Braco was awarded a Peace Pole at a United Nations event in New York, 2012. The deepest levels of physics are converging together with spirituality, bringing forth the same message - We are all Consciousness. The remarkable story of Braco has the potential to awaken something that already exists in all of us.
Awareness Festival, 2019
Los Angeles, California, United States
October 12th, 2019
WORLD PREMIERE
AWARD WINNER - Consciousness Award
Sydney Indie Film Festival, 2019
Sydney, Australia
October 25th, 2019
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
NOMINEE - Best Documentary Film; NOMINEE - Best Music Score
AWARD WINNER - Best Feel Good Film
Cosmic Cine Film Festival, 2020
Munich, Germany
April 26th, 2020
EUROPEAN PREMIERE
NOMINEE - Best Documentary Feature Film
Esoteric International Film Festival, 2020
Moscow, Russian Federation
August 9th, 2020
RUSSIAN PREMIERE
AWARD WINNER - Best Documentary Feature Film
MOSTRA ESPIRITUALIDADE E CONSCIENCIA, Cine Farol Santander 2022
Porto Allegre, Brazil
SOUTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
SCREENINGS March 24th till March 30th, 2022
CINEPOLIS Pitillal Presentación Especial
Puerta Vallarta, Mexico
MEXICAN PREMIERE
SCREENING on July 7th, 2022
Virgin Spring Cinefest, 2019
Calcutta, India
AWARD WINNER - Best Documentary Film
Druk International Film Festival, 2019
Paro, Bhutan
AWARD WINNER - Outstanding Achievement Award
Top Indie Film Awards, 2019
Tokyo, Japan
NOMINEE - Best Documentary Feature; AWARD WINNER - Best Message
Mindfield Film Festival, 2019
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
AWARD WINNER - Platinum Award
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival, 2019
Calcutta, India
AWARD WINNER - Outstanding Achievement Award
Polish International Film Festival, 2019
Warsaw, Poland
FINALIST
International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration, and Equality, 2019
Jakarta, Indonesia
AWARD WINNER - International Award of Merit
LIFFT INDIA FILMOTSAV - World Cine Fest, Lonavla, 2019
Pune, Maharashtra, India
FINALIST
AltFF Alternative Film Festival, 2020
Toronto, Canada
AWARD WINNER - Best Documentary Feature Film
BRAZIL CINEFEST, 2020
Rio de janeiro, Brazil
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2020
Tokyo, Japan
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Beach Cities Inspirational Film Festival, 2020
San Clemente, California, United States
OFFICIAL SELECTION
First Hermetic International Film Festival (FHIFF), 2020
Venice, Italy
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Cast and Crew
Director: Gerald Schank, Slavica Martinović
Production: Fresh.Frames / Cologne
In Association with: Buđenje d.o.o. / Zagreb
Genre: Biopic Documentary
Director of Photography: Gerald Schank
Music by: Simon Daum
Narrated by: Philip Cowlishaw, Slavica Martinović
Starring: Josip Grbavac Braco, Drago Plečko, Prof. Alex Schneider,
Rev. Deborah Moldow, Naomi Campbell, Prof. Dr. Dumitru Constantin Dulcan,
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Gruden and many more.
Format: 2K, 1:2,35
Length: 2 Parts (78 min. / 84 min.)
Cut - The Little Barbershop of Horrors
Short Movie (2014) ⋅ Cinematographer
Review
"An original little horror comedy, this one has some really nice touches. The basic setup is there’s a barber, with some unusual clients – but we don’t want to give too much away. The setting is fantastic, clearly inspired by the atmosphere of early Tim Burton films. Great timing, plays up to horror cliches and tackles them in a very imaginative, creative manner. One of my personal favorites." Popcorn Horror Ltd. (UK) - Review Author: Cara
Who´s There - A Horror Short Film Challenge
Awards
Bloody Cuts Award (UK) 2014 Best Cinematography for "Cut"
Final Six Selection "Who´s There" Film Challenge 2013
Official Selection Berlin Short Film Festival 2014
Cast and Crew
Director: Peter Lemper
Production: cologne connection
In Association with: Fresh.Frames
Screenplay: Peter Lemper
Director of Photography: Gerald Schank
Production Design: Georg Kuhn, Daniel Städtler
Mask: Michael Seel
Costume: Anik Fatum Celikaslan
Editor: Tobias Blumtritt
Cast: Andreas Spaniol (Barber), Lilly Gropper (Ghost),
Faraz Shariat (Apprentice)
Distribution: Bloody Cuts (UK)
Who´s There - A Horror Short Film Challenge 2013
Format: 4K, 1:1,85
Lenght: 3 min.
Mörderischer Frieden - Lethal Peace
Feature Film (2007) ⋅ Cinematographer
Synopsis
Matlentan/Kosovo, just before the end of the war in 1999. It used to be that victims were the Albanians and offenders the Serbs; but now it is the other way around. Two young German soldiers, Tom and Charly are in an almost hopeless KFOR mission. They are supposed to keep peace. As a sniper strikes Matlentan, Charly is injured during his attempt to rescue the young beautiful Serbian Mirjana. Tom rushes after the killer, firmly resolved to shoot him, but finds himself facing a half-grown Albanian child, Durcan, holding a sharpshooter’s rifle in his hand.
Soon Durcan’s motive becomes clear: Mirjana’s father, Dr. Jovovic, was partly responsible for the Serbian massacre and also has Durcan's family on his conscience. Above all, the Albanian military commander Enver wants his revenge on the Jovovic's. With Mirjana’s help, Tom successfully wins the trust of traumatized Durcan. Tom and Mirjana fall in love, which puts the friendship with Charly to a difficult test. Durcan escapes and once again becomes involved with Enver. Mirjana is now confronted with a shocking truth: Enver has long decided to have her killed – and has commanded Durcan to execute the sentence.
Watch Teaser ⋅ Watch Making of
World Premiere
31st São Paulo International Film Festival from October 19th - November 1th, 2007
Theatrical Release
Germany at November 29th, 2007
Awards
Int. Military Film Festival Warsaw "Bronze Saber" 2009
FBW Predicate "Wertvoll" FSK 12
Cast and Crew
Director: Rudolf Schweiger
Producer: Michael Röhrig
Screenplay: Jan Lüthje, Rudolf Schweiger
Director of Photography: Gerald Schank
Production Design: Michael Köning
Editor: Norbert Herzner
Music by: Rober Papst, Hugo Siegmeth
Cast: Adrian Topol (Tom Kapielski), Max Riemelt
(Charly Berger), Susanne Bormann (Mirjana Jovovic),
Anatole Taubman (Enver), Peter Bongarts
(Dr. Goran Jovovic), Damir Dzumhur (Durcan)
Production: BlueScreen Film / Munich
In Coproduction with: Kaleidoskop Film / Gruenwald, BR Bayerischer Rundfunk / Munich,
SWR Südwestrundfunk / Baden-Baden, Arte / Strasbourg
With backing from: FFA German Federal Film Board,
Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg,
FFF FilmFernsehFonds Bayern
Format: S-35 mm, 1:2,35
Length: 92 min.
German Distributor: Movienet Film / Munich
The Phenomenon Bruno Gröning
Documentary (2003) ⋅ Cinematographer
Synopsis
In the spring of 1949 thousands streamed to Herford in Westphalia. In the fall of the same year up to 30,000 people daily were drawn to the "Traberhof" near Rosenheim. An army of the wretched, the sick and suffering. They had only one goal - Bruno Gröning. For many it was the last hope. Beaten down by war, given up by the physicians, these people had only one wish - to become well, to be freed from misery and pain. Bruno Gröning should help them. "The Phenomenon Bruno Gröning" traces the dramatic events of the time, proceeding on the trail of this unusual man.
Watch Trailer ⋅ Watch Teaser "At the side of Bruno Göning"
Theatrical Release
Germany at October 3th, 2003 in Berlin and Munich
Cast and Crew
Director: Thomas Busse
Screenplay: Thomas Eich
Director of Photography: Gerald Schank
Production Design: Hans Georg Leiendecker
Editor: Christoph Tetzner-Kannen
Music by: Burkhard Pesch
Cast: Thomas Eich (Doctor), Klaus Fischer (Bruno Gröning),
Eberhard Jansen (Public Prosecutor)
Production: Grete Häusler Filmproduktion
Format: 16 mm, 1:1,85
Length: 3 Parts (105 min. / 93 min. / 87 min.)
Snipers Alley
Short Movie (2001) ⋅ Cinematographer
FBW Jury
Thanks to a well thought-out screenplay, the film builds up its dramatic tension within a very short time. This is achieved through the use of a good camera, suitable musical accompaniment and precise editing. In the best sense of the word, this anti-war film impressively portrays the story of two young German soldiers who are suddenly confronted with an extreme situation while serving as UN peacekeepers in Kosovo.
Two young people, almost still children, who are unable to react as calmly as the orders dictate. Not only the consequences are shocking, but also the confrontation with an enemy who is also still a child. The madness of war taken to the extreme!
Watch Trailer ⋅ Watch Making of
Awards
Short Film Award of the Int. Filmfest Emden 2002
Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Award 2003
Award of the 14th International Military Film Festival Bracciano Italy 2003
FBW Predicate "Wertvoll" FSK 12
Cast and Crew
Director: Rudolf Schweiger
Screenplay: Jan Lüthje
Director of Photography: Gerald Schank
Production Design: Thomas Schmidt
Editor: Peter R. Adam
Music by: Annette Focks
Cast: Sebastian Ströbel (Tom),
Leopold Hornung (Charly),
Catherine Flemming (Junge Frau),
Lavdim Terzjiah (Junge)
Production: Kaleidoskop Film
in Coproduktion mit Bayerischer Rundfunk, Arte
With backing from: FFF FilmFernsehFonds Bayern
BKM, Filmboard, Kuratorium
Format: 35 mm, 1:1,85
Length: 14 min.
FBW Website: fbw-filmbewertung.com
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