For Ullstein Verlag, we produced the trailers and teasers for several book releases – including the bestseller Intermezzo by Sally Rooney.
Rooney’s book reveals the complexity of relationships – marked by closeness, distance, grief, and hope. With her precise language and emotional depth, she crafts a contemporary portrait of human connection.
We created a release teaser in which her books take flight from Ullstein’s Berlin headquarters and travel into the world – blending 3D animation with live-action footage.
Germany caught between decaying bleakness and petty-bourgeois menace – this is the backdrop in our trailer for Fascholand by Canberk Köktürk.
Real and AI-generated locations translate the book’s sharp-tongued, darkly humorous, and somber tone into a dense visual language.
At a time when hate speech, the far-right shift, and racism are poisoning public discourse and pushing society to the brink, Fascholand delivers a clear message.
Köktürk’s investigative, fast-paced narrative dissects structural problems with precision, making them accessible through biting humor.
In the trailer for Das Fest, we paired Lucy Fricke’s voice with a pivotal scene from the novel, creating a cinematic moment that captures its mix of melancholy and humor.
Das Fest is a story about loss, forgiveness, and the friendships that shape our lives. It looks back – and forward – from the middle of life. In a society often driven by speed, the novel reminds us that quiet, personal stories can have the deepest impact.
Production, Animation & Design: Musclebeaver
Concept: Sabina M. Ciechowski, Canberk Köktürk, Lucy Fricke
Client: Ullstein Buchverlage
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