WE
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FILMS
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GLOBAL
CHANGE.
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Fresh.Frames focuses on corporate communication, projects about social responsibility and educational resources, but also on topics such as spirituality and humanity.
WHAT
WE
THINK?
Global change in a social context stands for the changes that characterize the development of societies on a global level. We strive to find and implement inspiring content and consciousness-expanding narratives. Through the power of film, we want to touch audiences to look at the world from new perspectives and to engage for a better future.
We work with a flexible structure so that we can adapt to the needs of an ever faster changing media world. From the automation of work processes to artificial intelligence, workflows in film production are associated with new possibilities. We welcome these, learn with every new project and are happy to share experience with our clients.
As a film production, we are part of the entire team and work together openly, respectfully and honestly. Opinions, perspectives, personalities and backgrounds are a wealth that can unleash a great deal of creativity if we treat them with respect. Together with our customers, we cultivate a welcoming culture that is independent of gender, age, nation, culture and religion. This also applies to environmentally conscious production processes in which we are committed to a sustainable perspective.
We are passionate about working with our clients to make a difference in this world. It starts with us and we strive to be a source of change.
Gerald Schank
Cinematographer and Filmmaker ⋅ Biography
Gerald Schank is a German filmmaker and director of photography known for his emotional and intuitive approach to visual storytelling. He began his career after completing studies in social pedagogy and gaining experience as a camera assistant and sound technician. His first major work as a freelance cinematographer was a 1993 documentary on Brazilian street children for German Television (WDR). In 1999, Schank founded his own film production company, Fresh.Frames, based in Cologne, Germany, which focuses on projects related to social responsibility, education, and spirituality.
Schank has worked on numerous films across over 50 countries, with notable works including Mörderischer Frieden (2007), an anti-war drama set in Kosovo, and One World – The Ocean of Presence (2019), a documentary exploring consciousness and spirituality, which won several awards at international film festivals. He is also known for his work in short films, such as Cut - The Little Barbershop of Horrors (2014), which received recognition for its cinematography.
His work often touches on social issues and seeks to inspire audiences to engage with the world from new perspectives.
Slavica Martinović
Psychologist and Co-Director ⋅ Biography
Slavica Martinović is a psychologist from Croatia with a diverse background. In 2010, she completed her studies at the University of Zagreb with an MA in Psychology. Her other certifications include instructor for autogenic training and mindfulness as well as yoga teacher, which she received in 2017. Today she works as a transactional analysis practitioner in psychotherapy. These experiences reflect her growing interest in human consciousness, which led her to engage in film work.
Martinović co-directed the award-winning documentary One World - The Ocean of Presence (2019) with filmmaker Gerald Schank. The film features interviews with people from over 30 countries exploring their inner spiritual experiences. She also supports Gerald Schank as production coordinator and has experience in managing and communicating workflow priorities for numerous film projects.
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