Discover Top Freelancers in Berlin, Germany

Dear Aliens is a collective of storytellers and filmmakers living and working in Berlin, run by Yael Elbee and Ciara Gillan. Yael Elbee is a versatile filmmaker with a strong background in editing and editorial work. Skilled in both documentary and narrative forms, Yael has contributed to a diverse range of projects, including feature films, television series, and commercials. Ciara has over 15 years experience as a writer and producer, working with clients such as Accenture, Mattel, S4C and RTE. Ciara’s extensive experience in media production has helped her develop a comprehensive understanding of narrative frameworks, providing her with a strong sense of story, a love of being creative and an impressive production catalogue.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Social Media Producer
• Corporate Videographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Audio Storyteller
• Reporter / Journalist
• Post-Production Manager
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company

We are a creative animation studio with a focus on motion design and illustration. From the story as the soul of all of our projects to scriptwriting, art development, animation, final composition, and sound design, whether it's voice or effects, we handle it all. We create content for a wide range of clients in different industries such as entertainment, food & beverages, and technology. Our portfolio includes collaborations with companies like Google, Pepsi, HBO, Twitter, and Uber, as well as partnerships with international agencies like Capgemini, Ogilvy, and London Alley. Our Vision We thrive on the endless possibilities that each project brings, fearlessly diving into new challenges and transforming them into one-of-a-kind animated masterpieces.

• Motion Graphics Designer
• Illustrator
• Storyboard Artist
• Art Director
• Sound Designer
• Creative Director
• Digital Content Creator
• Copywriter
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Content Strategist
• Executive Producer
• Graphic Designer

Hi, I'm a producer who lives in Berlin. My strength lies in content-, field- and line production of non-fictional Short-, TV- and Documentary Films. I bring with me over 10 years of production experience, having worked for organizations such as APTN (NY, USA), Hybrid Films (NY, USA), Rosenblum TV (NY, USA), Free Speech TV (Boulder, USA), AZ Media (Cologne, Germany), W.I.R Media (Nairobi, Kenya), Al Jazeera (Doha, Qatar), Russia Today, ZDF, ARD, Deutsche Welle, dpa and ARTE (Singapore). I speak English, German and Spanish and have received my Master Degree in "International Affairs" at the New School University in New York, USA. At the moment, I'm running a small production company in Berlin - MindSync Productions.

• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary

A proactive and multifaceted filmmaker with 7+ years of experience as a Cinematographer. Qualified as well as Drone and Gimbal Operator, Director, Editor and Film Colorist. Since 2013 I have worked as a Gaffer, Lighting Technician and Focus Puller/Camera Assistant for larger projects, either Documentary, Fiction, Drama Series, as well as commercials for some remarkable brands like Gucci(Zalando), Mercedes Benz, Beats by Dre, Seat, or “The Voice-Germany”. From 2016 I specialise in producing non-fiction, documentary series and reportage. I produced several arthouse feature films and mixed genre doc films (performative and animated documentaries).

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Gaffer
• Colorist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer
• Creative Director

Nina Hölzl is a documentary filmmaker, activist and emerging writer based in Berlin, Germany. Her work focusses on environmental protection, animal rights, social justice, feminism and spirituality. As a freelance videographer she has collaborated with advocacy organisations and non-profits, like the ocean conservation organisation Sea Shepherd to engage creatively in social change making. Through creative, poetic and daring storytelling she seeks to contribute to the transformation of inner and outer landscapes and to re-establish a deeper relationship to ourselves, our communities and the earth we walk on.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Event Photographer
• Copywriter
• Reporter / Journalist
• Transcriber
• Translator

Born and raised in Austria, I moved to Berlin after a little while of working as camera assistant in the commercial world of vienna. In Berlin I started studying cinematography at the DFFB (Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin) and working in the film industry of Germany. Given my broad spectrum of interest in motion picture and passion for creating images and telling compelling stories, it's been possible for me to work in many genres, may it be narrative, documentary or commercial. I am able to work all over the globe, but usually shoot between Berlin and Vienna, which I both call my home.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Gaffer
• Colorist
• Reporter / Journalist

Osama Khaled is a filmmaker based in Sana’a, Yemen. With an academic background as a graduate of the Faculty of Information at the University of Sana'a as well as over 5 years of experience in graphic design, film production and directing. Osama was one of the main film directors and editors at Afro1 Productions, where he created a number of short documentary films during one of Yemen's most critical times of war and conflict. Weddings into Funerals; We Want to Live!; Waiting for Justice are among the short documentaries that he created to document the voices of victims of the war in Yemen. Osama is currently developing a sci-fi feature film called The Helmet.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Ricardo Bacallao grew up in Havana, Cuba. He graduated from the prestigious Instituto Superior de Arte in Cuba as Director in Film, Radio and Tv. In NYC he obtained a Masters in Fine Arts(MFA) from NYU’s Film program. He is the first Berlinale Talents Campus from Cuba 2003 and 2004. He is living in NYC as Freelance Filmmaker for tv stations and private companies. In 2010 He obtained an Emmy from NY. And in 2014 became the Cuban American of the year for Union City, NJ. He has several films and likes to combine fiction and documentary genres. He is finishing his first feature film a political thriller” The Uncle’s Request” and “Cubans at the Edge of the Berlin Wall” is his last documentary.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a documentary filmmaker with hands-on experience in shooting, producing, and editing films. My background includes working with the Ukrainian Institute, where I created a short documentary, managing every aspect of the production. In addition to filmmaking, I specialize in social media photography and videography, having worked with businesses in Berlin to create engaging content that boosts their online presence. Since relocating to Berlin, I've expanded my skills further by working as a Production Assistant, Stills Photographer, and On-Site Editor on a variety of commercial sets. I bring creativity, technical expertise, and a deep passion for storytelling to every project I take on.

• Documentary DP
• Digital Content Creator
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Social Media Producer

I have been performing in the film industry in Turkey since 2007. I worked in post production field (editing, color grading, post production supervisor) for a long time. In 2019, I worked as a producer in a new media company engaged in digital publishing. In 2020, I founded a company called SLOTmedia that broadcasts documentary content in Turkey, and I have been running my business under that roof ever since. Currently, I continue to actively produce video contents in two countries and cities, Berlin and Istanbul. I also have a team that I include in all production and post-production processes if needed.

• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Executive Producer
• Post-Production Manager
• Content Strategist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Senior Editor
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Documentary DP
• Production Company

I'm a Brazilian audiovisual artist based in Berlin since February 2022. I'm passionate about storytelling, and I've been studying and working with films and peripheral audiovisual activities since 2006. I can help you to show the story of your company, the importance of the people to your brand. Also, talking about my art projects, I reckon that Art can heal humanity, flowing the emotions on the screen and reaching the audience's heart, even if it happens just for a few minutes. For me, film directing is putting a group together in a harmonic way, pursuing each professional's creativity in the project. All of this motivates me to continue my path.

• Storyboard Artist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Copywriter
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Jill is the founder of Berlin's first English-language podcasting label, Bear Radio. Jill has worked for a range of radio stations and media companies around the world, including as a production assistant at Deutsche Welle and NPR (National Public Radio) in Washington, D.C. She is currently a “Future of Audio Entertainment” Fellow with the Do School in partnership with Axel Springer and six German radio stations. She’s also worked as a news reporter in New Zealand, and in her native California. Besides co-founding Bear Radio, Jill currently teaches podcasting and multimedia journalism to the international Master’s students at the HMKW journalism school in Berlin.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Fixer

NICOLE SCOTT has been a cutting-edge video journalist, idea engine & woman in tech since 2006. She is a journalist who is focused on uncovering innovation, the future of mobility, renewable energy, and consumer electronics. She began her career in New York and after a few years decided to move to where technology decisions were being made. She relocated to Taipei, Taiwan for 9 years. As co-founder of German and English technology website Mobile Geeks has given her first-hand experience identifying technology trends. In 2021 she produced an award-winning documentary called, Discovering Hydrogen and has been a segment Producer for BloombergTV Global's Beyond Innovation for 2 seasons.

• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Executive Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• On-Camera Talent
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

With over a decade of experience in video creation, I possess a versatile skill set capable of overseeing entire video projects from concept to cutting or executing specific tasks, including concept development, directing, camera operation, and editing. Known for my dedication, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail, I thrive in finding creative solutions every step of the way. I'm adaptable to diverse teams and have excellent interpersonal skills. I specialize in Arts, Culture, and NGO-related topics but am always eager to explore new collaborations and ventures. I'm a Chilean living in Berlin for 8 years speaking Spanish, English, and ein bisschen Deutsch ;)

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Art Director

Ksenia Apresian is a documentary photographer, currently based in Berlin. She’s working mostly on long-term personal projects, on the subjects closely connected to her own biography – mostly questioning people’s identity, sexuality, representation, psychology, lifestyle and finding oneself within a new society and community. In her projects she tries to question existing social rules and labels: from having a family, relationships and daily job to living in a big city and being a part of capitalist system. Her works were exhibited and published internationally in such medias as VICE magazine, Tagesspiegel, Lola magazine and Fraction magazine.

• Art Director
• Graphic Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer

I work on projects at the intersections of conflict, environment, migration, and socio-ecological change. During my involvement with conflict transformation projects in the Philippines, I helped to develop collective formats with local filmmakers to spark dialogue and reconciliation through films. Since my debut documentary film “A House in Pieces” (co-directed with Jean Claire Dy), I have dedicated myself fully to filmmaking. My second feature documentary as an editor is “This is our Everything” (directed by Frederik Subei) on the radical resistance against illegal logging by Northern Brazil’s Guajajara people.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director

Film Director, Cinematographer, Storyteller and Journalist from Barcelona currently living in Berlin. A lifelong autodidact, enthusiastic about world cultures and telling stories through the medium of film. I create informative and artistic videos for various clients and as a form of self-expression. I am continually exploring new styles of filmmaking, techniques and modes of communication. My goal is to reach an audience by giving them access to something they have never lived, whether close to home or far from it.

• Documentary DP
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer

I believe that everyone comes to this world with a gift. Mine is connecting dots. That is creativity to me. I like to solve problems. I believe in ideas that are emotionally powerful and functionally effective. I use my imagination and meditative skills to make sure I offer the best. I feel home with developing documentaries, ad films, social media campaigns or content marketing and short films. I love diving deeper into a strategic discourse to identify one unifying force that can do wonders for my clients.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• TV News Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Copywriter
• Social Media Producer

Elena Horn is a German filmmaker working as a story producer for ARTE, Youtube Originals, ZDF, WDR, SKY and SPIEGEL TV Wissen. Elena’s films focus on questions around education, migration, working culture, love and ethnic conflict employing visual inspirations from the world of music and dance. As a director, Elena is a fellow of the Logan Non-Fiction Program in New York. Her short documentary “Pizza, Democracy and the little Prince” earned the “Best Short Doc Award 2019” at the Sedona Film Festival. Elena's photographs were also published by the New York Times.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Fashion Photographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist

Theresa is a filmmaker and author currently living in Jerusalem, Israel. She has shot and edited videos for Al Jazeera, Wall Street Journal, and Great Big Story. After studying political science in Berlin and Beirut, she completed a degree in journalism at the German school of journalism (Deutsche Journalistenschule). Before moving to Lebanon, Theresa lived in Cairo, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as a freelance journalist. She has also reported from Iraq, Kurdistan, and Jordan. She is fluent in German and English, and has basic knowledge of French, Spanish, and Arabic.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
• Translator
• Field Producer
• Drone Operator