2018
I particularly enjoyed working on So Was von Da, a film adaptation directed by Jakob Lass, known for his distinctive “Fogo” approach — a production style based on improvisation, real environments, and a fluid interaction between actors and non-actors.
For the film shoot, we co-organised three party nights in Hamburg, which functioned simultaneously as real events and film sets. Admission was free, and guests were invited to simply take part — becoming part of the film as extras without a clear separation between audience and production.
The scenes were shot directly within the unfolding parties, capturing an atmosphere that could not have been staged in a conventional way. This approach created a unique blend of documentary realism and fiction, with spontaneous interactions shaping the final material.
Being involved in this process — and actively participating in the nights themselves — was a rare and memorable experience, blurring the boundaries between production, audience, and lived moment.