Short Take

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.

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Talented, energetic and quite wise for his age - in this episode we talk to actor Julius Nitschkoff about philosophy, why he likes to use knives for more than just cooking and what drives him in life. An inspiring interview after which you should not only watch his new film TOUBAB - but finally start doing that thing you've always wanted to do but put off for so long.

Actor Tua El-Fawwal is not only part of the German Films Face to Face campaign and the Black Nights Stars talent programme at the Tallinn Film Festival in 2021 - she landed a real hit with a leading role in the web series DRUCK and won the German Acting Award in 2020. In the interview, she talks about one of her absolute favourite series, her attitude to life and which spot in the world makes her happy, no matter what.

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Film composer Dascha Dauenhauer is a true workaholic who loves her job and yet at the same time knows how to appreciate the little things in life. When her cats let her sleep through the night, the passionate musician likes to spend her time watching good films and series. One of her great strengths is her courage to get involved in new things and to reinvent herself with every new project. This ability is also evident in Dascha's work, such as the original music for BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ or Kornél Mundruczó's EVOLUTION.

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Until recently, actor Haley Louise Jones was best known in Germany for her TV roles – now she is starring in a feature film for the first time: PRECIOUS IVIE is a story about two sisters, friendship and identity – and about all the challenges associated with the life of a young woman with African roots looking for a job in Leipzig. This episode sees her talking about her favourite jobs, how important it is to switch off sometimes and take care of your mental health, and what little things in life bring her joy. She also provides us with some humorous anecdotes and highly recommendable film and book tips - be sure to listen in!

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In this episode we welcome the man who has caused a worldwide sensation with his new film on one of the most popular streaming platforms: Peter Thorwarth, director of the cult classic BANG BOOM BANG, is back and has landed a genre hit on Netflix with BLOOD RED SKY! Why Peter has trouble with the classic hero concept and what for him makes the magic of working on set, you can find out in the current episode. He also talks about the pitfalls you encounter when you turn your hobby into a profession and a special detail that distinguishes BLOOD RED SKY from the typical action horror film.

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What did you do until your 30s? Cinematographer and director Zamarin Wahdat won awards at both the Oscars and Sundance Film Festival with LEARNING TO SKATEBOARD IN A WARZONE (IF YOU ARE A GIRL), in which she was involved with her cinematography, and her short film directorial debut BAMBIRAK. If you want to know what drives the talented filmmaker and what projects she is currently working on, you should listen to this SHORT TAKE episode. Oh, and of course, if you want to know what it's like to swim with a baby manatee.

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Director and screenwriter Burhan Qurbani (BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ, WE ARE YOUNG. WE ARE STRONG, SHAHADA) tells stories about some of the most relevant social issues and challenges of today. In the interview we take a little foray through pop culture and discover philosophical aspects in everyday life: from MIAMI VICE and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA to Umberto Eco, fast food and the benefits of a good friendship.

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In this episode, Laila Petersen-Jama is our guest: the creative storyboard artist is guaranteed to set you on fire with her positive energy! Laila always goes with the flow and it paid off great for her: Her work on films and series like KNIGHT RUSTY, THE LITTLE DRAGON COCONUT or CAPTAIN SHARKY has inspired a whole generation of little viewers.

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