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Joined forces for a common goal

Two experts, fechnerMEDIA, an award-winning German documentary production company, and Silver Reel, a leading international production company from Switzerland, join forces to ensure the highest quality standards for both the documentary and fictional parts of THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD.
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fechnerMEDIA - Pioneers of Sustainable Action

With over 30 years of experience and more than 80 inspiring cinema and TV documentaries, fechnerMEDIA GmbH stands as one of the most renowned sustainable production companies in Germany. Our portfolio includes successful cinema documentaries like POWER TO CHANGE, THE 4TH REVOLUTION, and CLIMATE WARRIORS (reaching 15 million viewers in 38 countries, translated into 29 languages). All our films have been accompanied by international impact campaigns, bringing people together in innovative ways, such as our POWER TO CHANGE screenings in 450 cities in Germany and 110 cities in France, or CLIMATE WARRIORS workshops in schools and universities in Israel and the USA.

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Silver Reel

Since its foundation in 2009, Silver Reel has developed, financed, and produced over 40 feature films worldwide. These include the Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning drama THE WIFE (directed by Björn Runge), the Oscar-nominated animated film LOVING VINCENT, and PARADISE HIGHWAY starring Juliette Binoche and Morgan Freeman. Silver Reel’s show MOST DANGEROUS GAME received two Emmy nominations.
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A Special Duo

The experienced producer and director Carl-A. Fechner (*1953) and the award-winning director Johanna Jaurich (*1994) not only bring together a male and female perspective but also the perspectives of two different generations. In THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD, they pursue their shared passion for telling emotional and constructive stories about inspiring sustainability pioneers as a team of co-directors.

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The Team

Carl-A. Fechner

Carl is a charismatic activist, fearless adventurer, and enduring fighter. After realising that – as a war reporter for ARD – he was part of the war profiteers, he underwent a fundamental transformation and founded fechnerMEDIA GmbH. From then on, the visionary educator and filmmaker, along with his team, focused on „role models for sustainable action“ and thus on constructive solutions to the ecological and social crises of our time. Carl has been honoured for his films not only with the B.A.U.M. Environmental Award and the European Solar Prize but is also a respected member of the global sustainability movement, with a steadily growing network of fellow travellers who share his vision.

Michelle Di Stefano

Michelle is the creative mind behind the unique look of THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD. Her design translates the vision of the impact film into an optimistic, imaginatively utopian, yet still serious visual language. As a media designer for print and online, she has a wide skill set and not only designs the website, online and print materials but also creates illustrations and animations for the project. Often, it is the first visual impression that piques people’s curiosity and sparks the desire to become part of THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD – thus, Michelle significantly contributes to attracting more people worldwide to us!

Johanna Jaurich

During her media studies, Johanna delved deeply into the question: „What do films need in order to bring about behavioural change in viewers?“. She incorporated the answers into her work in the video editing department of Greenpeace and her TV documentary, „MY FUTURE WITHOUT COAL,“ which reached 500,000 viewers on ARD and won the European Solar Prize. With THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD, Johanna combines constructive storytelling with the impact potential of strong networks to connect people worldwide with their individual potential for action. As a member of the Catalyst 2030 Network, she also advocates for global exchange among changemakers and the empowerment of female voices in the film industry.

Miriam Schröer

Miriam, who is passionate about communication and eco-villages, inspires our community through our monthly newsletter, blog, and social media channels with engaging content about sustainable change. Already, during her master’s studies in political science, she dealt with the question of how societal transformation processes can succeed. In addition to her role as the public voice of THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD, Miriam accompanies numerous project partnerships from idea to implementation. What she finds particularly fulfilling about this task is how her enthusiasm for the topics of the impact film spills over to others and how thus the encouraging and inspiring effect of this project unfolds even before the premiere!

Gabriele Di Stefano

Since completing her training as a production manager at the Film School Cologne in Babelsberg, Gabriele has overseen the production and manufacturing processes of numerous TV and film productions at fechnerMEDIA. With THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD, she is keeping track of diverse parallel processes – from financing to strategy development to personnel matters – and steers them in productive directions as an experienced expert. After over 20 years at fechnerMEDIA, she is like a living encyclopaedia, with impressively accurate intuition. Unwavering even in thunderstorms on an outdoor shoot, Gabriele always remains true to her motto: „There’s a solution for everything!“

Sarah Süß

Sarah’s passion for creative processes shaped her youth, starting with journalistic writing and extending to photography and film production. After studying media research/media practice, her professional journey began in radio, where she refined her storytelling skills. Her enthusiasm for sustainability and positive stories about inspiring changemakers quickly made THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD her passion project. In her role as a producer, Sarah handles diverse tasks, from creating shooting schedules to content research to financing. With her open, helpful, and honest personality, she significantly contributes to the harmonious atmosphere within the team.

Luke Gribble

After graduating (2010) in photojournalism and creative writing, Luke has worked on numerous projects. These include films for ARTE, BBC, SBS Australia, MDR and ZDF. He has also directed, written and produced projects for Battersea Art Centre London and the City of Leipzig. His debut multi-media project, „Story Box – The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Man“, was one of nine projects funded by the Stiftung Kunstfonds and opened at the Grassi Museum Leipzig.

Theresa Manns

As an optimistic organisational talent, Theresa is perfectly suited to the role of „Head of Impact Campaign“ for THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD. With over 14 years of experience in event management, Theresa has increasingly dedicated herself to the topic of sustainability in recent years. Participation in the OnPurpose leadership program, her further education as a sustainability manager, and her work in social entrepreneurship reflect her desire for more meaningful work. Through the conception and implementation of local events, allowing viewers to connect with changemakers in their communities, Theresa creates measurable social and environmental impact in 50 countries worldwide!

Johannes Obermaier

Johannes‘ visual language is characterised by poetry and intimacy. He studied cinematography at the Film University Babelsberg (formerly HFF: Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen Konrad Wolf) and has since mainly shot documentary, fictional, and hybrid feature films as well as commercials. Johannes has worked for Netflix, Disnex+, Sky, Arte, ARD, ZDF, BR, 3sat, KIKA, and Nickelodeon, among others. His last film project, CHECKER TOBI UND DAS GEHEIMNIS UNSERES PLANETEN, was the most viewed cinema documentary of 2019.

Georg Lanz

As the 1st AC on set, Georg ensures sharp shots primarily. „Pulling focus“ refers to the manual adjustment of the focal plane on the lens. A task that requires high and enduring concentration! Georg knows all about the latest developments in professional film cameras and is familiar with the latest gadgets and accessories because when he’s not on set, he works in product development at Arri.

Peter Wuchterl-Ammer

Peter erkennt man am Set an den Kopfhörern und der Tonangel. Wenn ein Flugzeug, Hundebellen oder Motorrad im Hintergrund den Ton der Szene zu sehr überlagert, bittet er darum, die Szene noch einmal zu wiederholen. So stellt er sicher, dass die inspirierenden Worte unserer ProtagonistInnen in den Kinosälen Millionen von Menschen erreichen können. Peter hat nicht nur bei laufender Kamera ein offenes Ohr – auch hinter den Kulissen sorgt sein warmherziges Gemüt für eine harmonische Atmosphäre.

Behind The Scenes

Join us in our ‚Behind The Scenes‘ videos on our worldwide adventures during the filming of THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD! Get exciting insights behind the scenes and experience up close how we capture groundbreaking projects on camera.
Your sneak peek behind the scenes

The future is not out there in front of us, but inside us.

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Green Shooting

Green Shooting brings environmentally friendly practices to the film industry. We know all the tricks for greater energy efficiency, have a passion for durable equipment, use renewable energy sources, and ensure a high level of environmental awareness on our film sets. Our mission? To make sustainable practices the new standard in the film industry – all while creating breathtaking films!

The Media and Film Society of Baden-Württemberg (MFG) is our faithful companion on this ecological adventure. With initiatives like ‚Green Shooting‘ and ‚Green Motion,‘ the MFG has been a pioneer in eco-friendly filmmaking for years. Their wealth of experience in sustainable production methods is invaluable for the environmentally sustainable production of THE STORY OF A NEW WORLD – and ensures that we stay on course!
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Walking on New Paths Together

Our partnership with Klimaschutzunternehmen e.V.

In our mission to decarbonise the economy, it is essential to integrate comprehensive knowledge and diverse expertise in climate protection and energy efficiency. The association Klimaschutzunternehmen e.V. has launched a partnership program that brings together companies with special expertise in renewable energies and CO2 reductions. As filmmakers with an activist background, we at fechnerMEDIA showcase the way to a socially and ecologically sustainable future through flagship projects. Our participation in the partnership program allows us to benefit from a collective exchange of best practices and stay informed about new developments. In this movement, we see ourselves as part of a network of companies exploring new paths in solidarity.
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