Where the Journey Begins

The story follows a woman immersed in the relentless sensory overload of urban life. The city pulses around her with noise, concrete, flashing screens, and the endless rhythm of movement. Everything happens at once, and yet nothing truly resonates. It is a world that dazzles and overwhelms, leaving her senses stretched thin and her mind craving space.

Then, small moments begin to puncture the routine. A soft sound catches her attention, a glimmer of light shifts across a surface, a deep breath reminds her of the air she has been neglecting. And suddenly, she is somewhere else. Asphalt gives way to winding forest paths, traffic fades into the gentle murmur of a river, and the constant scroll of screens is replaced by the simple act of noticing.

These cinematic transitions bridge two worlds: the chaos of the city and the liberating calm of nature. Each moment is a doorway, guiding her through landscapes that awaken her senses and reconnect her with the rhythms of life. On her journey, she discovers the full diversity of Wikinger Reisen, from hiking through misty mountain trails to cycling along sun-drenched coastal roads, and from quiet reflective moments in nature to shared evenings in Jordan. Every step, every turn, every breath reminds her that the world outside offers both freedom and presence, and that sometimes, to truly arrive, one must first step away.

Locations

GERMANY

We started our journey in Düsseldorf – six of us, right in the middle of the city’s fast-paced rhythm. Between trams, office towers, and rushing crowds, we captured the feeling of constant motion and overstimulation. The urban chaos became the perfect backdrop for the story’s beginning.

TÜRKIYE

From there, we flew to Antalya with a smaller crew of four. Hiking trails, rugged landscapes, and even canoeing brought a new energy to the shoot and a fair share of challenges, especially trying to keep the camera gear safe on a canoe! Here, the tone shifted: from city tension to the thrill and freedom of the outdoors, from concrete to wide-open nature.

Filmed on the ARRI Alexa Mini with NiSi Athena lenses, the production aimed to achieve maximum image quality and cinematic depth.

JORDAN

Our final stop was Jordan. Again, a four-person team, working between canyons, deserts, and ancient landscapes. The vastness of the scenery and the golden light gave the film its emotional depth — the sense of arrival after a long inner journey.

CGI WORK

Even though much of the film was shot in real locations, several key moments were brought to life through carefully crafted CGI. Our goal was never to make the effects stand out but to make them disappear, blending seamlessly into the story.

In one scene, a traffic light was placed in the middle of a green meadow, creating a surreal but meaningful image.

We also added artificial reflections to a glass facade, enhancing the depth and realism of the urban environment. In another shot, several streetlights were combined into a single digital version, simplifying the composition while keeping the city’s dynamic feel.

During the canoe sequence in Antalya, a subtle but effective color change was applied to the paddles from green to red to better match the film’s visual palette and emotional tone.

Each CGI touch was small but together they strengthened the visual storytelling, connecting real-world footage with a slightly heightened sense of cinematic reality.

60s spot for the European Outdoor Film Tour (EOFT) MAIN FILM

4 cutdowns (6s / 10s / 15s / 30s) EDITS

Additional photo production for print & social PHOTOGRAPHY

ARRI Alexa Mini + NiSi Athena lenses CAMERA

9 days · 3 countries SHOOT

6 (DE) · 4 (TR) · 4 (JO) CREW

6 months from concept to delivery TIMELINE