FAQ
1. What exactly does Shelter Productions do?
We’re a photo and film production company IN BERLIN, GERMANY – with a love for creativity and an obsession with efficiency.
From budgeting to planning to execution, we keep things lean, chilled, and solution-driven. We support representatives, agencies, creatives, and direct clients in transferring their ideas into relevant visuals – backed by our own collective network of talented artists at Shelter Collective.
2. Where do you produce?
Our home base is Berlin, Germany. You’ll often find us shooting across Germany, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, and Africa / Cape Town.
3. Why the name Shelter?
Because every great production needs a safe space – for teams, ideas, experiments, budgets, and creative freedom.
4. What makes you different from other production companies?
We think hybrid: photo + film = efficiency².
That means fewer double structures, less complexity, faster turnaround times, consistent visuals – and a budget that’s actually efficiently combined.
5. Do you also do only photo or only film projects?
Of course. But we prefer when both worlds come together. It’s like fries without mayo – possible, but why would you?
6. What is the Shelter Collective?
The Shelter Collective is our creative hub – an open network of artists and specialists connected to our production department. We bring together directors, DOPs, drone teams, underwater DOPs, editors, and sound designers. Our goal? To support independent creatives in developing their ideas and shaping them into production-ready concepts.
7. Do you only work with your in-house artists?
Not at all. We love our collective, but we’re not a closed club. We regularly collaborate with external photographers, directors, and creatives – whoever fits the project best. It’s all about finding the right mix of talent and vibe to make the magic happen.
8. How big is your team?
Big enough to handle international productions worldwide. Small enough to stay personal. We don’t believe in heavy overhead – we believe in hands-on collaboration.
9. Do you also create concepts or only handle production?
Our main focus is turning your ideas into reality – from that first spark of inspiration to the final frame. We help shape concepts, refine creative approaches, and translate visions into clear, executable plans. Whether you come with a full storyboard or just a rough thought, we’ll make it work – beautifully, efficiently, and on point.
10. What does working with you look like?
transparent budgets, clear communication, and a production process that runs as smoothly as your favorite tracking shot. We keep things structured, creative, and stress-free – just how good work should feel.