Our balloon trip to Sri Lanka takes us on a journey through a beautiful country in the Indian Ocean.  Rich cultures, ancient temples, exotic landscapes, old steam locomotives and tea plantations are part of the adventures. It is awe-inspiring, when the balloons rise above the canopy in the early morning mists and float over the treetops and past brilliant white temples on gigantic rocks.  Landing however is difficult in a country, which seems to consists only of jungle, lakes and and rice-paddies. But wherever the balloons attempt to reach dry ground, the enthusiasm and hospitality of the local people is overwhelming. A unique adventure, even for the most experienced balloonists. 

Winter casts a very special, magical spell. It’s a time for traditions and customs: snowmen come to life, Santas wander through brightly-lit Christmas markets, much to the delight of the children.

But indigenous animal life pays no heed to this human idyll. For them, winter is a time of austerity. Squirrels, boars and lynx all have their own strategy for surviving the winter. But despite an amazing ability to adapt, the fight for survival is hard – and can often only be won with the help of human beings.

The film takes us on a journey through wintry Germany - underscored by a childlike enthusiasm for the cold season. Snow-covered fairy-tale landscapes, unusual wildlife stories and touching tales about animals create a special heart-warming winter atmosphere that not even adults can escape: Contemplative, amusing and fascinating all at the same time, the film lyrically illustrates the charm of an enchanting Christmas Winter Wonderland.

The Atacama desert is currently the site of a massive construction project – ALMA. The ALMA  However, the cosmic millimetre waves measured by the observatory are absorbed as they enter the earth’s atmosphere – which is why ALMA is located on the high Atacama plateau. The altitude and extremely low humidity of this driest of all deserts on the planet allow these cosmic rays to penetrate to the observatory’s measurement equipment.

But conditions at 5000 metres altitude are extreme, and the construction project is a gigantic challenge for engineers and scientists alike. ALMA is designed to solve the puzzles that go way beyond earthly issues. With the “Eyes of the Atacama”, as ALMA is termed by scientists, due to the research station’ huge parabolic mirrors, they hope to establish new milestones in astronomy. By means of large images and an eye to detail, we bring to life the sheer adventure of space research in one of the remotest parts of the globe. 

Secret Survivor in the Mongolian Desert

Deep in the heart of the Gobi Desert a black mountain range towers over endless plains. Its nameless canyons and peaks give shelter to the rarest mammal on earth: the Gobi Bear. Less than 40 of these wolly brown creatures edge out a perilious existence in an unforgiving desert. Their footprints inspire wondrous tales of a desert yeti and witnesses accounts seem far closer to legend than truth.  Yet, against all odds, Mongolian Professor Samiya and his crew of wildlife photographers and scientists set out on a mission to find the Gobi Bear - a quest to prove its existence and thus help it survive global changes that threaten its arid habitat. To do so they will have to learn all there is to know about the bear’s behavior and genetic design. And they’ll have to be fast - its numbers are quickly declining. On their tedious search for tracks, signs and information the team is rewarded with breathtaking views of untouched landscapes. On lonely hikes they cross paths with Bactrian camel, Mongolian wild ass, wolves, even a snowleopard. The Gobi Bear however is not easy to find. But finally the beast of legend turns into flesh and blood.  Dignified, though somewhat ruffled, and filled with the power and beauty of a wild bear in an untamed country.

Multi-part series: in production

In times of rapidly growing cities the urban habitat becomes ever more important, not only for humans, but for plants and animals as well.

In multiple episodes we introduce clever and adaptive animal inhabitants of our “Wild Cities” revealing the secrets of their survival. Following their special city-lifestyle we will be in for some touching stories and astonishing surprises.

Film (53min): in production

This is the story of the true masters of Heidelberg Castle, ranging from the bats in the catacombs to the falcon that’s watching over the country from the tower top.

Ongoing series (5 min each) for the German and international market: in production.

Spectacular shots illustrating incredible stories of dangerous, bizarre but also wonderful sea creatures.