Leon Frind

We’re proud to finally share this! 🌟 Last year we created the short documentary “Solidarity in Motion” for DAB – Diversitygerechtes Ausgehen in Berlin, initiated by @clubcommission . The film explores structures of solidarity within Berlin’s club culture which is built on cohesion, openness and diversity. At a time when these values are increasingly under pressure, the film highlights how collective care, awareness and shared responsibility keep these spaces alive. Spending the summer immersed in these spaces, stories and people allowed us to understand the urgency and importance of this work. Thank you to the DAB team @melissa.selbst (Project Management) and @heimlichman.euver (Project Assistance), for the trust and for connecting us with the amazing collectives. And to everyone who stepped in front of the camera to share their stories: DJ Ubax (Femme Bass Mafia / THF Radio Resident) – @ubax.x.x DJ Nasra (Femme Bass Mafia) – @nas.rima DJ Babe Gorgeous (WUB / Femme Bass Mafia) – @babegorgeous5000 DJ Isa GT & DJ Pvussy Divx (Puticlub) – @puticlub_berlin Katharin (CEO Clubcommission, Project Manager Awareness Academy) – @kathi.son / @awarenessakademie Kiki, Sophia, Ele, Chichi, Anka, Ruby (xcuse:u) – @xcuseu.kollektiv WUB – @wubwub.wubwub Melissa (Project Management DAB) – @melissa.selbst .selbst Miri & Amba (Mamba Berlin) – @mamba.berlin Thale (Queer Sound Camp/Founder of Subverted) - @thaletheothorin Yi & Jin (an(8)x) – @an8x.festival Ruru, Gizem, Grace, Yordanos (Oya Bar) – @oya_bar Antau & Jordan (Roses of Care) – @roc_awareness Ophélie (Open Music Lab) – @openmusiclab Team & Production Alena Margarita Kroker (Director & Producer) – @alenakroker Leon Frind (Director of Photography) – @leonfrind Markus Spitta (Editor, Music & Sound Design) – @markus_spitta Adrià P. Carrilero (color grading) – @adriaphtc Kristin Jakubek (graphics) – @___jakubek Melissa Kolukisagil (production & supervision) – @Melissa.selbst Elena Heim (production assistant) – @heimlichman.euver @offshoot_berlin , Creative Studio

Solidarity in Motion (2025) is now online! The short film shows the structures of solidarity within Berlin’s club culture—a culture that thrives on cohesion, openness, and diversity. Solidarity in Motion was created as part of DAB—Diversitygerechtes Ausgehen in Berlin (Diversity-Friendly Nightlife in Berlin), a project that has lived and promoted these values for over five years. DE Solidarity in Motion (2025) ist jetzt online! Der Kurzfilm zeigt die Solidaritätsstrukturen innerhalb der Berliner Clubkultur – eine Kultur, die von Zusammenhalt, Offenheit und Vielfalt lebt. Solidarity in Motion entstand im Rahmen von DAB – Diversitygerechtes Ausgehen in Berlin, einem Projekt, das über fünf Jahre hinweg diese Werte gelebt und gefördert hat. Im Film zu sehen sind exemplarisch/The film features the following examples: DJ Ubax (Femme Bass Mafia / THF Radio Resident) – @ubax.x.x DJ Nasra (Femme Bass Mafia) – @nas.rima DJ Babe Gorgeous (WUB / Femme Bass Mafia) – @babegorgeous5000 DJ Isa GT & DJ Pvussy Divx (Puticlub) – @puticlub_berlin Katharin (CEO Clubcommission, Project Manager Awareness Academy) – @kathi.son / @awarenessakademie Kiki, Sophia, Ele, Chichi, Anka, Ruby (xcuse:u) – @xcuseu.kollektiv WUB – @wubwub.wubwub Melissa (Project Management DAB) – @melissa.selbst .selbst Miri & Amba (Mamba Berlin) – @mamba.berlin Thale (Queer Sound Camp/Founder of Subverted) - @thaletheothorin Yi & Jin (an(8)x) – @an8x.festival Ruru, Gizem, Grace, Yordanos (Oya Bar) – @oya_bar Antau & Jordan (Roses of Care) – @roc_awareness Ophélie (Open Music Lab) – @openmusiclab Team & Production Alena Margarita Kroker (Director & Producer) – @alenakroker Leon Frind (Director of Photography) – @leonfrind Markus Spitta (Editor, Music & Sound Design) – @markus_spitta Adrià P. Carrilero (color grading) – @adriaphtc Kristin Jakubek (graphics) – @___jakubek Melissa Kolukisagil (production & supervision) – @Melissa.selbst Elena Heim (production assistant) – @heimlichman.euver @offshoot_berlin , Creative Studio Link in Bio!

Spent 3 days in Basel a couple months ago with the sweetest bunch ❤️ Thanks for involving me and to everyone who made this possible 🌞 @naive_ultra - Faust Directors: Kara Riebesel @kara.storyspace Alena Kroker @alenakroker DOP: 🙋‍♂️ Lighting: Aline Bavier @alinebavier Lighting Assistants: @boas_wigger , @therearewaytoomanysams Artwork & Animation: Lauren Powers @lauren.powers666 Set Managers: Cara Liu, Julia Stoll Fashion (Band): Lone Philipp lone.philipp Make-up: Salo Asencio Rodriguez @solounacaballademar Editing: Sebastian Kameter @basti_kameter Grading: Anna Hitova @annahitova.color Production: Luca Hann, Kara Riebesel, Alena Kroker Rental: Orbit Film GmbH @orbitfilm.rent Catering: Annarita Vintan-Koger, Hans-Georg Koger Thanks to: Anton Bea, Dilara Kurt, Elyes Hassan, Étienne Heyburn, Helena Heitzer, Lea Kaya, Linn Marie Pendt, Linus Koger, Mario Hann, Michael Prior, Naiomi Natalia Ruiz Segovia, Rafael Plesa, Thomas Johnsen, Val Mahler, Zoulaïha Fi Soefou-Rudicel Lyrics: Luca Hann Composer: Luca Hann Mixing and Producing: Mario Hann @winkokowal Master: Oli Zurkirchen @olangalactica

An excerpt from AURA’S DANCE - a video work exploring female identity through the language of dance, based on the same-titled performance that premiered at @artbiesenthal @wehrmuehle in July 2024. „When I was young, I was taught that there are certain rules I should adhere to as a woman: don’t be too loud, fit in a box, act proper, be pure, be innocent. In what ways have those standards defined me, and in what ways have I actively engaged in and perpetuated this hegemonic narrative of femininity?“ Direction & Edit: @theresa_maria_forthaus Camera: @leon.frind Music & Sound: @leonhardvanvoorst Colour: @annahitova.color Voice & Text: @soraya.nmrk Choreography: @soraya.nmrk @annickschadeck Dancers: Leroy Mokgatle @leroy_mx Mari Kawanashi @marik49 Vivian Khoonavard @vivian.assal Lia Kemendi @liakemendi Soraya Schulthess @soraya.nmrk Shannon maynor @shannon_maynor Costumes: @kaviargauche_official #AurasDance #videoart #dance #contemporarydance #femininenarratives #femaleidentity

Met the loveliest bunch of people shooting this campaign for İÇ İÇE ❤️ İÇ İÇE is much more than just a festival: it’s a room for solidarity, making new connections and hope - especially in times of political uncertainty. Every donation, no matter how small, brings them closer to their goal so head over to their instagram bio to donate if you can. Production: @melissa.selbst  @alenakroker Concept: @leonfrind  & @alenakroker Director, Art Department & Producer: @alenakroker 1st AD & Art Department Assistant: @birkereberaber Camera: @leonfrind Gaffer: @this.is.schmutzler Spark: @nicklasstinner Sound: @felix.godden Edit: @markus_spitta Graphics: @kayakanein Grade: @imriagmon Sound Mix: @stableworks.studio Location: @mahallaberlin Rentals: Massive thanks to @delightrent  & @seeyourent for your continued support ❤️ Starring: @melissa.selbst  @mehmetkeserli  @aylinhmtgl  @mervehmp  @sahika.elvan  @ebow.mp3  @r4wlight

AURA’S DANCE Director: @theresa_maria_forthaus Camera: 👋🏻 Colour: @annahitova.color Voice: @soraya.nmrk Choreography: @annickschadeck Dancers: Leroy Mokgatle @leroy_mx   Mari Kawanashi @marik49   Vivian Khoonavard @vivian.assal   Lia Kemendi @liakemendi   Soraya Schulthess @soraya.nmrk   Shannon Maynor @shannon_maynor Costumes: @kaviargauche_official Aura’s Dance was first exhibited alongside a performance by @soraya.nmrk @vivian.assal @leroy_mx @marik49 @liakemendi together with pianist @kaanbulak and next to photographs by @tiana.lenz at @wehrmuehle offsite, curated by @tjioe.hecken and @felipeschwager Thanks to @seeyourent for their support ❤️❤️❤️

Couple of 🎥 for @heriberryspage

Recent additional 🎥 for director @tobyamies latest piece on artist @yuliamahr for @nowness . I had the pleasure to spend a beautiful day at @wehrmuehle , capturing Yulia Mahr's intimate exhibition. Full video up on @nowness ⁠ Studio @studiorichtermahr ⁠ Director @tobyamies @tobyamiesmakesfilms DOP & Colorist @haridas_dop Composer @mortbutane Second Camera @leonfrind @_samcook____ Cinematography @jermainedwards Succulent Pictures Production⁠ Curator @margotmottaz

SAVE THE DATE: Next week, Thursday, August 29, the interdisciplinary project AURA’S DANCE will be exhibited at Offsite by @wehrmuehle . On this evening the photo series and video installation AURA’S DANCE accompanies the same-titled performance which puts into question how societal expectations placed on women have shaped female identity and contributed to prevailing notions around femininity. It contemplates the authenticity of identity and asks how a dancer, female, male or non-binary might express themselves if freed from societal constraints and gender binaries. The work concludes with an introspection of unexplored and suppressed aspects of the self. Performance with @soraya.nmrk @leroy_mx @vivian.assal @liakemendi and @marik49 Photo exhibition with photographs by @tiana.lenz Video installation by @theresa_maria_forthaus A video project together with @soraya.nmrk and @leon.frind Director & Edit: @theresa_maria_forthaus Camera: @leon.frind Colour: @annahitova.color Voice: @soraya.nmrk Choreography: @annickschadeck Dancers: Leroy Mokgatle @leroy_mx Mari Kawanashi @marik49 Vivian Khoonavard @vivian.assal Lia Kemendi @liakemendi Soraya Schulthess @soraya.nmrk Shannon maynor @shannon_maynor Costumes: @kaviargauche_official Thanks to @tjioe.hecken @artbiesenthal @wehrmuehle EVENT INFO Thursday, 29th of August 2024 Doors open 18:00 for food and drink Offsite by Wehrmuehle, Friedrichstr. 112b, 10117 Berlin ticket only event - limited capacity - ticket sales via link in bio /events/danc/1343158 📸: bts photos while shooting by @theresa_maria_forthaus

Editorial for @whisk_journal funding campaign launch. Camera @leonfrind ✋ Gaffer @nicklasstinner Sound & music @guycohavi Set design & styling @coratamborini Nail art @kekes_nails Sound design @giuse_ielo Voice over @pocketknox Color @jonaskolahdoozan Animation @natabshnk & @felix_silvestris Huge thanks to @delightrent Beautiful rewards by alt_made Creative direction and design: @emelywensky @lucy.pullicino @amelievedocose @moldymary @attempt.press

For the first time, people aged as young as 16 can vote this year for the European elections on the 9th of June. Vote against right wing extremism! Thanks to everyone helping us out creating this very spontaneous video. For non-German speakers: „Braune Flecken“ (Brown spots) is an often used metaphor for the extreme right, brown being the color of the Nazis‘ uniforms. Idea & producer: @khademohali Director: @theresa_maria_forthaus Camera: @leonfrind Gaffer: @eyad_alshaar Edit: @manukauppe Sound: kcolaq Sound Design: @brettlof VFX: @pascalwiemers Studio & Rental: @delightrent #europeanelections #europawahl #reclaimtiktok #openboarders #leavenoonebehind