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Caro is an ex-soldier, ex-urn maker, ex-gas station attendant, ex-Viagra supplier, drill instructor, and scriptwriter - and for over 17 years, she has been the creative force behind numerous German and international advertising campaigns.
As a freelance copywriter and creative director, Caro works with German and international agencies and companies. She has won numerous awards, including Cannes Lions, the Lead Awards, the New York Festival, the Art Directors Club, the One Show, and many others. Caro is also a member of the Art Directors Club.
In addition to her work in advertising, Caro has been working as a scriptwriter since 2018. In 2020, she won the Tankred Dorst Prize for the best screenplay with her script "ADAM," a science-fiction drama.
 

Jen Krause is a Berlin wonderwoman with many talents: directing, photography, edit and such a unique contemporary style. She studied communication design and never stopped working on herself and her work. With big visions and a next level image imagination she creates a modern universe. Jen’s passion and creative nature infects everyone around her.

After working at renowned film productions such as Markenfilm, Radical Media, and Stink, Lutz Müller has now made a name for himself with his own film production company, Kanu Film GmbH. In his role as Managing Director and Executive Producer, he oversees prestigious clients such as Hornbach, ING DiBa, and Deutsche Bahn. Kanu Film also boasts a diverse repertoire, including music videos (including those for Seed, Solomun, & Jamie Foxx). His vision is to continually create unique, authentic, and unforgettable content. He particularly enjoys collaborating with bold filmmakers, photographers, and a network of creatives whose confidence and powerful works serve as sources of inspiration for him, driving him to support them on their adventurous journey.

With numerous awards, including the Young Directors Award in Cannes, Michael Reissinger is a nationally and internationally acclaimed animation director, illustration artist, and motion designer. He also serves as the Creative Managing Director of DELI Creative Collective in Hamburg and Berlin.
The collective, co-founded by Michael, specializes in animations, visual effects, motion graphics, and providing delicious food for the inhouse team. They work with brands and companies such as Mercedes, Milford, and McDonald's, as well as other companies that don't start with "M."
Michael Reissinger is a long-standing member of the Art Directors Club for Germany and has been involved in jury activities at various prestigious events, including the New York Festivals, the London International Awards, and the One Show.