SMART #5

Person lying on grass taking a photograph with a camera, in a field with a cow near a fence in the background.

One seamless shoot combining stills, film, and social content above the Arctic Circle.

At the heart of it all – the smart #5, captured in environments as bold and versatile as the car itself. What started as my own pitch came to life. To make it happen, every one of us stepped in front of the camera.

A car driving on a long bridge over a body of water, with mountainous terrain and a large peak in the background, surrounded by cloudy skies.
An aerial view of a person standing next to a parked silver SUV on a dirt road surrounded by trees, with shadows cast by the trees and person.
A black SUV with roof racks parked on a gravel area overlooking green, sloping hills and a body of water in the distance, during sunset.
A winding coastal road with a vehicle carrying a kayak, running along a green landscape with rocks, overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A gray compact SUV parked on the side of the road with a kayak and paddleboard secured on its roof, overlooking a rocky shoreline with large mountains and a lake, during sunset.
A winding road over a rocky bridge arching across a body of water with small islands, a car with a kayak on top, and a bridge in the distance, under cloudy skies during sunset or sunrise.
A gray car with a yellow kayak strapped on top driving along a winding road surrounded by green trees at sunset or sunrise.
A black SUV with a kayak on the roof parked on a grassy field near a body of water, with mountains in the background at sunset.
A woman with a dog sitting on a grassy patch next to a parked SUV with an elevated camping tent on top, set against a cloudy mountain landscape.
A scenic view of a grassy area by the water with two people standing near a parked car, a tent set up nearby, mountains in the background, and an overcast sky.
A man walks toward a black SUV parked on a dirt path in a forest with tall trees and greenery, illuminated by late afternoon sunlight.
A black compact SUV parked on a scenic overlook during sunset, with a yellow kayak secured on the roof and a landscape with hills and rocks in the background.

SMART #5

Starring Maike Büning & JP. Baldus

CREW

A highly specialised and adaptable crew – each bringing their own expertise while stepping into multiple roles to make the most of every moment on set.

  • HEAD OF PRODUCTION, PHOTOGRAPHER, ON-CAMERA TALENT

    I am highly convinced that the future of automotive production is lean, agile, and built for multi-platform campaigns. I operate at a scale that makes sense for today’s market – delivering high-quality stills, film, and content without the overhead of traditional large-scale shoots.

  • DIRECTING-DOP
    https://www.niksoeder.de

  • CAST. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

  • CLIENT. ON LOCATION SUPPORT

  • CREATIVE OVERVIEW. POSTPRODUCTION FINESSE

  • RETOUCHING
    http://nicolacafantaris.com

  • COLORGRADING

    https://www.franziskaheinemann.de

  • SOUNDDESIGN
    https://uniosonics.com

A dark gray compact SUV parked on a dirt path in a wooded area with trees and some houses in the background.
Golden retriever dog lying on floor indoors, facing camera with tongue slightly out.
A black SUV with a roof cargo box parked in a gravel driveway next to a black garage and a brick house with boarded-up windows on a rainy day.
A dining table set for a meal with plates of food, salad, wine glasses, black bowls, and a bottle of hot sauce. Candles and a flower arrangement decorate the table. A black and white framed photo hangs on the wall in the background.
A man lying on the grass with a camera, taking photos of a vast open field with grassy plains and a distant line of trees under a clear sky.
A man and woman standing outdoors near a black car, with a golden retriever dog sitting in front of them. The woman is wearing a white beanie and a vest, and the man is dressed in black with a camera in hand. The background features a grassy field wi
A black car parked on a grassy area with a toolbox in front of it, open with tools inside, and other supplies nearby. The car has equipment on its roof and appears to be in a rural setting.
Two people walking on a grassy farm path, one with a dog. Open fields and cows in the background on a sunny day.
A black car with a roof box is parked in a grassy field during daylight. There is a small tent, camping chair, and table with supplies next to the car, with a forested area in the background.
A DJI drone resting on its carrying case on grass.
A modern gray electric car parked in driveway next to a wooden garage, with an electric vehicle charging cable connected to it. Two other vehicles are parked nearby, one with an open trunk, in a suburban residential area with houses and greenery in t
Golden retriever dog lying on green grass with a tangled leash and a red and gray dog toy.
A man wearing sunglasses, a beige jacket, beige pants, and sneakers, standing on a sidewalk next to a parked gray car, with a small tree and houses visible in the background.
Car with a mounted camera or action camera on the front, set against a sunset over water and mountains.
A man in black clothing standing beside an open car in a rural area during sunset with mountains in the background.
Person in a car holding a pipe wrench, wearing a black hooded jacket, with a body of water and distant hills visible through the car window.
A person standing near a parked vehicle that has a rooftop tent, with a mountainous landscape and water in the background.
Two men adjusting a rooftop tent on a matte gray SUV parked on a grassy field near the shoreline at sunset.
Two people dressed in outdoor gear walking on a rocky shoreline with an orange kayak, green grass, rocks, a large body of water, and a mountain in the background under a cloudy sky.
Sunset over the ocean with a kayaker paddling in the distance, rocky shoreline in the foreground.
Two men on a rocky shoreline near a body of water, with a large green mountain in the background. One man is in a red jacket and black shorts, holding a kayak paddle, preparing to launch a yellow kayak. The other man is in dark clothing, holding a ca
A man in an orange jacket and black cap sitting in a yellow kayak on green grass, holding a yellow paddle beside a rocky landscape with mountains in the background.
A person standing on a gravel road, looking at a smartphone, next to a futuristic SUV with an outdoor sleeping area and a rooftop tent in a foggy, mountainous landscape.
A woman in outdoor clothing standing behind a black car with an open trunk, on a grassy hill with rocks, holding a cup and smiling, with a Coca-Cola can on the trunk.
A man with a beard, dressed in black, standing on a grassy hillside with rocks, holding a camera mounted on a stabilizer, with a small dog nearby. The landscape appears to be a mountainous or hilly area with cloudy skies.
A person in an orange jacket and black cap standing near a dark gray SUV with a rooftop tent set up on a cloudy, mountainous landscape.
A man standing next to a sports utility vehicle with a rooftop tent and ladder, outdoors near a lake and mountains, with a dog running nearby. Overcast weather with cloudy skies.
Person with a red jacket and black headband taking a photo of a car with a roof tent and an umbrella on a foggy day in a mountainous area.
Two people standing next to a black car by a body of water on a cloudy day, smiling at each other.
Multiple walkie-talkies, a power strip, and electronic devices on a wooden table.
Two men stand by a gray SUV with an open trunk near a lake, with mountains in the background and cloudy skies overhead.
A silver compact SUV with a roof cargo box parked on grass near a lake, surrounded by mountains with patches of snow.
A close-up of a golden retriever puppy looking up with a curious expression, taken from above on a gravel path with some grass patches.
Two men stand near a lake and mountains, one using a camera to take photos, while the other watches. A gray vehicle with a roof storage is parked nearby.
A man with a beard and mustache wearing a black North Face cap and black jacket sitting at a table with multiple computer monitors in a room with white paneled walls and decorative items including a framed picture, a wooden whale, and a black hanging
Person dressed in black north face jacket and beige pants holding a video camera walking on a sandy terrain with green hills and houses in the background.
A dog walking in shallow water at the beach with a cloudy sky and distant mountains in the background.
Person running on sandy beach near rocky cliff
A dog running through shallow water at the beach during sunset with distant mountains in the background.
A woman smiling and dancing outdoors on a wooden pathway by water, with a rocky hill in the background.
Two people and a dog standing on rocks near a mountain and greenery, with a utility pole in the background.
A silver electric car parked on a dirt roadside with mountains and green hills in the background. An open trunk of a black car is visible on the right.
A man looking into the open trunk of a gray SUV on the side of a rural road.