Jayraff

Its always good to catch up with old friends and it gets even better when they are armed with superior talent and a camera. Thanks for the snaps and great conversations @kev.couliau

i have been given the opportunity to compose an Original Soundtrack for this incredible documentary. we welcome you to watch + listen - it's out now. #lionelromney #soundtrack #kimyan #universumhistory

8 years ago, I was lucky to be connected to Mary Romney. If it wasn’t for you, Mary, your strength, endurance and knowledge we would not be able to have this film ready for an audience today. It has been such an honour to walk in your fathers footsteps with you and shed light onto this untold part of world history. Our love and admiration for you will be travelling with us forever. You not only endured this intense shooting schedule but did so in full pride and glow. I mean, look at you! You are meant to be in front of the camera! 🥰 Thank you, to everyone that allowed us to help visualise Marys Documentary part of the story and mirror it’s cinematic beauty to Lionels fictionalised part. You can see the magic unfold tomorrow 6th of February 2026 @ORF 2 #Universum History 22:35 Directors: @stefaniedaubek @jayraff Co-author: @michaeladebastiani DOP Doc: @heimoritzinger @remcobikkers @davidgohome Producer: @stefaniedaubek Production Company: @dots_and_circles_media Protagonist: @maryromneyschaab Thanks to our incredible channel support from @caro_haidacher @abranokadabra @grissylvia

On May 5, 1945, American soldiers liberated Mauthausen Concentration Camp.
Up until the end, Lionel was forced to work as a lumberjack, barely able to hold up physically. We were able to build a forest both physically and digitally and step into Lionel’s world, right before liberation. Closing his story with his deep connection to nature - especially trees - felt like a full circle moment. Leaving the camp and hell as our last reenacted scene. From Paradise to Hell - Black people under the Nazi Regime will premiere: @ORF : 06th of February 2026 I 22:35 UHR ORF2 @Universum History Premiere Details @ARTE and @bayerischer_rundfunk coming soon. Directors: @stefanie_daubek @jayraff Co-author: @michaeladebastiani 
DOP Fiction: @carmentreichl Production Company: @dots_and_circles_media Cast in this scene: @jeremiasamoore Gaffer: Robert Mayr @filmlicht.at Grip: @joelknickel.works VP Production: @take2studios.at Production Manager: @sinetimore_ Unit Manager: @Lu.madd Production Assistant: @emily_tucker Costume & Set Design: @sabine.k.w Set Design: @martha_isabel.art @julz.therealpotato Hair & Make Up: @teresa_colour_conversion #universumhistory #orf #bayerischerrundfunk #arte

„Vom Paradies in die Hölle“ erzählt erstmals die außergewöhnliche Überlebensgeschichte des Lionel Romney, eines afro-karibischen Seemanns, der 1944 ins Konzentrationslager Mauthausen deportiert wurde. Jahrzehnte nach dem Krieg vertraute er seine Erlebnisse seiner Tochter Mary an. Ihre Spurensuche : von der Karibik über Italien bis nach Österreich. Danke an @stefanie_daubek & @jayraff für euren langen Atem dieses Projekt nach so vielen Jahren endlich on Screen zu bekommen und eure mutige Vision in großen Bildern zu denken obwohl das Budget sehr limitiert war. Ich durfte die Bildgestaltung für den Fiktionspart für dieses besondere Projekt übernehmen. Mit kleinem aber dafür sehr motiviertem Team @joelknickel.works , @filmlicht.at , @jakobneuhauser , @take2studios.at haben wir das Abenteuer gewagt. Ein sehr schöner Dreh wo das ganze Team hands on am Start war - sogar meine Tochter ❤️ Ich wünsche dem Film eine sehr gute Resonanz und Reise! Directors: @stefanie_daubek @jayraff Co-author: @michaeladebastiani 
DOP Fiction: @carmentreichl Production Company: @dots_and_circles_media Cast in this scene: @jeremiasamoore @nurmontag @alois.kreuzwieser 1st AC: @jakobneuhauser Gaffer: Robert Mayr @filmlicht.at Grip: @joelknickel.works VP Production: @take2studios.at Production Manager: @sinetimore_ Unit Manager: @Lu.madd Production Assistant: @emily_tucker Costume & Set Design: @sabine.k.w Set Design: @martha_isabel.art @julz.therealpotato Hair & Make Up: @teresa_colour_conversion #universumhistory #orf #bayerischerrundfunk #arte @cinematographinnen @spielkind_management

After four years of Italian imprisonment, Lionel was registered in the concentration camp Mauthausen in June 1944, being certain he was not going to survive the horrors of the camp. The further we came to this step in production the more we knew of our responsibility to historically authentically portray Lionel’s story, with months of research in historical accuracy we rebuild parts of Mauthausen. Building the horrific stage both physically and virtually for our talented cast to step into a reality no one wishes to step into. A big thank you isn’t enough to give to all of you that walked these challenging scenes with us! Directors: @stefanie_daubek @jayraff Co-author: @michaeladebastiani 
DOP Fiction: @carmentreichl Production Company: @dots_and_circles_media Cast in this scene: @jeremiasamoore @jochen_strodthoff @heikoschaffartzik @dar.blc @dany_kaefer Luca Hillen, Manfred Passrugger, Claudio Perez Jaca 1st AC: @jakobneuhauser Gaffer: Robert Mayr @filmlicht.at Grip: @joelknickel.works VP Production: @take2studios.at Production Manager: @sinetimore_ Unit Manager: @Lu.madd Production Assistant: @emily_tucker Costume & Set Design: @sabine.k.w Set Design: @martha_isabel.art @julz.therealpotato Hair & Make Up: @teresa_colour_conversion #universumhistory #orf #bayerischerrundfunk #arte

With building the set for the train ride it became inevitable - we were heading towards hell. Everybody felt it. And with incredible team effort, the intersection of light and movement and the stunning cast work it started to feel drastically real. Directors: @stefanie_daubek @jayraff Co-author: @michaeladebastiani 
DOP Fiction: @carmentreichl Production Company: @dots_and_circles_media Protagonist: @maryromneyschaab Cast in this scene: @jeremiasamoore @dar.blc @dany_kaefer Luca Hillen, Manfred Passrugger, Claudio Perez Jaca 1st AC: @jakobneuhauser Gaffer: Robert Mayr @filmlicht.at Grip: @joelknickel.works VP Production: @take2studios.at Production Manager: @sinetimore_ Unit Manager: @Lu.madd Production Assistant: @emily_tucker Costume & Set Design: @sabine.k.w Set Design: @martha_isabel.art @julz.therealpotato Hair & Make Up: @teresa_colour_conversion #universumhistory #orf #bayerischerrundfunk #arte

Being allowed to work with the incredible team @take2studios.at to bring our vision into reality with their top notch Virtual Production Studio and having @martha_isabel.art , @julz.therealpotato and @sabine.k.w add their mastery in building and dressing the perfect set around it made the journey go further towards hell an unforgettable creative experience. With Award winning DOP @carmentreichl adding her beautiful vision and working her magic catapulted us into creative heavens! Directors: @stefanie_daubek @jayraff Co-author: @michaeladebastiani 
DOP Fiction: @carmentreichl Production Company: @dots_and_circles_media Cast in this scene: @jeremiasamoore @nurmontag @alois.kreuzwieser 1st AC: @jakobneuhauser Gaffer: Robert Mayr @filmlicht.at Grip: @joelknickel.works VP Production: @take2studios.at Production Manager: @sinetimore_ Unit Manager: @Lu.madd Production Assistant: @emily_tucker Costume & Set Design: @sabine.k.w Set Design: @martha_isabel.art @julz.therealpotato Hair & Make Up: @teresa_colour_conversion #universumhistory #orf #bayerischerrundfunk #arte

Sneak Peak into Paradise – a glimpse behind the film. Over the coming days, we’ll share selected behind-the-scenes impressions from the production — moments in between, often unseen. Taking you with us - from Paradise to Hell. Directors: @stefanie_daubek @jayraff Co-author: @michaeladebastiani 
DOP Fiction: @carmentreichl DOP Doc: @heimoritzinger @remcobikkers @davidgohome @Sarah.veys @david_amouzegh Production Company: @dots_and_circles_media Protagonist: @maryromneyschaab Cast: @jeremiasamoore 1st AC: @jakobneuhauser Gaffer: Robert Mayr @filmlicht.at Grip: @joelknickel.works VP Production: @take2studios.at Production Manager: @sinetimore_ Unit Manager: @Lu.madd Production Assistant: @emily_tucker Costume & Set Design: @sabine.k.w Set Design: @martha_isabel.art @julz.therealpotato Hair & Make Up: @teresa_colour_conversion #universumhistory #orf #bayerischerrundfunk #arte

A brief recap of our premier event organized by the wonderful people at @orf . Many thanks for hosting this. #premier #ORF #FromParadiseToHell #VomParadiesindieHölle #BlackHistory