Directing

The Art of Creative Leadership

Lighting, microphones, lenses, framing, perspectives, set design, schools of acting, costumes, make-up: Directors can talk about these things all day long. And sure, these technical aspects are important. But, ultimately, directing is about something else.

Directing is communicating a clear vision of what the final result, the stage production, the film, the interactive medium is supposed to be. What the message is. And it is about assembling and guiding the right team to make this vision come true. It is about patience, valueing each team member’s contributions, about setting goals, challenging yourself and your team to do even better; and it is about taking responsibility thereby creating a safe work environment that inspires every member of the team to rise to her or his full potential.

In short: Directing is about creative leadership.

Theater

All you need for good theater is a space, talented actors and a story to tell; with this basic notion of simplicity, I have directed more than 20 stage productions to critical and public success in German and international theaters like Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Cape Town. I also use my art and talent for creating unique and memorable audience experiences in a corporate context.

Corporate Theater

Presenting brands and products in a new, engaging way; creating truely memorable key notes; pointing out internal challenges on the way to success… Corporate theater is a powerful way to transport your message, live and in interaction with the audience; surely the oustanding highlight of every event.

Media

Commercials, teasers, trailers, costumer reference and product films, as well as event openers; live-action, animated or even combining virtual and real worlds; in all kinds of contexts including interactive and corporate art; I have written and (co-)directed more than 50 projects for high-profile customers, always enjoying the new challenge or a new technology like 3D or holographic projection.