Frank & Frei

What Frank & Frei does

Frank & Frei is a German full-service film and media production agency headquartered in Ahlen, Germany, operating as Frank&Frei UG (haftungsbeschränkt), a private limited liability company. Founded in 1998 and led by managing director Schniederjürgen, the firm specializes in B2B communication for technical products, serving trade, industry, and crafts-sector clients. Its service portfolio spans the full production lifecycle — concept development, screenwriting, storyboarding, location scouting, casting, on-site filming, and post-production — covering industrial films, product films, image films, reference films, event films, trade show films, cinema spots, and trailers. Supporting offerings include web design, print media, corporate identity and brand marks, and a specialized international voice-over service with native speakers in more than twenty world languages.

The company's technical infrastructure centers on a dedicated in-house greenscreen studio that enables virtual environment production, integrating actors and interview subjects with backgrounds that need not be physically co-located, which the firm claims is materially cheaper and faster than traditional set-based filming. This is complemented by professional livestream production capability for hybrid events, product launches, trade show presentations, and press conferences with multi-language broadcast support, and by integrated 3D animation used to visualize technical processes and complex production workflows. The team is structured as a small integrated unit covering camera work, editing, text, and animation in-house, allowing single-vendor delivery from concept to finished film.

Frank & Frei operates a project-based professional services model with custom pricing per engagement and a free initial consultation. Distribution is direct, primarily through enterprise outreach, website contact, and physical presence at industry trade shows such as ISH Frankfurt, Orgatec Cologne, Digitalbau, and Heinze ArchitekTour across multiple German cities. The customer base is heavily weighted toward German Mittelstand and large industrial enterprises (e.g., Villeroy & Boch, GROHE, Winkelmann Group, Junkers Bosch, ifm electronics, PREFA, Gerflor), supplemented by smaller local businesses, healthcare providers, and non-profit organizations. Revenue is transactional rather than recurring, with no disclosed subscription or retainer structure, and the firm carries no disclosed funding, debt, or institutional ownership.

Name

Frank & Frei

Legal name

Frank&Frei UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Website

https://frank-frei.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Frank & Frei is a German full-service film and media production agency in Ahlen, specializing in B2B communication for technical products. It serves industrial enterprises and Mittelstand clients with video production, greenscreen, livestream, 3D animation, and multi-language voice-over services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technology & B2B PR (BPAFADAI)

Keywords

• Corporate video production
• Industrial film production
• Trade show video content
• Live event streaming
• B2B video production

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahlen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Film and Video Production: Professional film production services including industrial films, product films, image films, event films, trade show films, cinema spots, and trailers. Complete production from concept development through post-production.
2. Corporate Identity and Branding: Design and development of company logos, brand marks, and corporate signatures with recognition value.
3. Web Design and Development: Design and development of brand and corporate web presences based on open-source systems with SEO optimization.
4. Print Media: Conception, design, text creation, and production of brochures, flyers, and advertising inserts.
5. Greenscreen Production: Virtual studio production using greenscreen technology for commercials, corporate films, training videos, and explanatory content.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Frank & Frei is a full-service film and video production agency that creates B2B communication content for companies in trade, industry, and crafts sectors. The agency produces industrial films, product films, image/corporate films, event films, trade show films, cinema spots, and trailers, handling the complete production chain from concept development and storyboarding through filming, 3D animation, post-production, and international voice-over recording in over 20 world languages. Supporting services include a greenscreen virtual studio, professional livestream production, website design, print media, and corporate logo/brand mark creation.

Product overview

Frank & Frei is a full-service film and media production agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of video production services combined with classical advertising services. The core offering centers on Filmproduktion (film production), which encompasses multiple product modules including Referenzfilme (reference films), Industriefilme (industrial films), Produktfilme (product films), Imagefilme (image/corporate films), Eventfilme (event films), Messefilme (trade show films), Kinospots (cinema spots), Trailer, and Spezielle Filmproduktionen (special productions such as aerial footage, underwater filming, and 3D animations). Supporting the film business are technical services including Greenscreen-Studio (green screen studio) and Livestream-Produktion (livestream production). The advertising division provides Webdesign (website design), Printmedien (print media), and Firmen- und Markenzeichen (company and brand logos). An add-on service offering includes Internationale Vertonungen (international voice-overs) in over twenty world languages. The company specializes in B2B communication for technical products across all business sizes and industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film Production (Filmproduktion) Full-service film and video production including concept development, screenwriting, storyboards, location scouting, casting, on-site filming, and complete post-production with 3D animations. The umbrella offering covering all specialized film types produced for B2B clients in trade, industry, and crafts sectors.
• Industrial Films (Industriefilme) B2B communication films for technical products targeting companies of all sizes and industries, including complete production with 3D animations. Used to explain manufacturing processes, industrial applications, and complex technical workflows to B2B audiences.
• Product Films (Produktfilme) Comprehensive product and service presentations using video, audio, and visualizations to inform customers, partners, and suppliers. Used to showcase physical products, features, and benefits in an engaging video format.
• Image/Corporate Films (Imagefilme) Corporate films that transport company values, present products in manufacturing and application, and build trust with target audiences. Used to communicate brand identity, corporate culture, and core capabilities to B2B and B2C audiences.
• Event Films (Eventfilme) Documentation of workshops, customer days, product presentations, company anniversaries, and sporting events for internal and external communications. Used to capture event highlights, keynote moments, and audience engagement for post-event content.
• Trade Show Films (Messefilme) Informative and aesthetically appealing films for trade show booths that create emotions, increase memorability, and extend visitor dwell time. Produced for major trade shows including ISH Frankfurt, Orgatec Cologne, BAU Munich, and Light + Building Frankfurt.
• Cinema Spots (Kinospots) Full-attention advertising spots for cinema audiences, also adaptable for YouTube or social media clips. Typically used by local businesses, healthcare providers, and consumer brands for high-impact short-form advertising.
• Trailer Production Short, impactful video clips for cinema or social media that present company strengths and convey facts effectively. Used as teaser content, event trailers, or condensed brand messages.
• Special Film Productions (Spezielle Filmproduktionen) Special productions including aerial footage, underwater filming, computer-generated product presentations, technical process visualization, and complex production flow animations. Used when standard filming is not feasible or when complex technical processes require 3D visualization.
• Greenscreen Studio (Greenscreen-Studio) Virtual environment filming studio enabling time-saving and cost-effective production with integration of actors or interview partners with backgrounds not available at the shooting location. Used for commercials, corporate films, training videos, and explanatory content where virtual sets replace physical location shoots.
• Livestream Production (Livestream-Produktion) Professional live streaming services for events, product launches, trade show presentations, and press conferences with multi-language support. Delivers event content to smartphones, tablets, and PCs of remote viewers, extending event reach beyond physical attendees.
• Website Design (Webdesign) Concept, design, and development of brand and company web presences using open-source systems, including SEO optimization for product and service discoverability. Delivers complete corporate websites as a standalone design and development service.
• Print Media (Printmedien) Concept, design, copywriting, and production of brochures, flyers, and advertising prints. Supports B2B marketing collateral needs alongside video production services.
• Company and Brand Logos (Firmen- und Markenzeichen) Creation of company signatures and brand logos with recognition value as the foundation for all visual communication materials. Provides corporate identity design for new and existing brands.
• International Voice-Overs (Internationale Vertonungen) Professional voice-over services with native speakers in over twenty world languages. Supports international dubbing of produced films for cross-border distribution and multi-market campaigns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Time and cost savings through virtual production techniques
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers48 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fortuna WalsteddeminorOthersFrank & Frei sponsors Fortuna Walstedde, a local sports club, demonstrating community engagement and support for team spirit and sports joy in the local area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TVN Group: German broadcast and event production company based in Hannover producing corporate films, livestreams, and event content. Directly comparable in offering film/video production plus live event and trade show coverage for German enterprise clients.
• Cine Plus: German media production and post-production services company with broadcast and corporate content capabilities. Comparable to Frank & Frei in providing integrated production, post-production, and media services for German clients.
• bildundtonfabrik: German independent production company producing documentaries, corporate films, and TV content for German broadcasters and brands. Comparable mid-sized German production house with similar B2B and broadcast client mix.
• Taglicht Media: German mid-sized film and television production company based in Cologne offering similar scope of corporate, documentary, and commercial production services for B2B clients. Directly comparable in size, market positioning, and service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• UFA: Bertelsmann-owned major German film and television production group with broad entertainment and content portfolio. Operates at much larger scale than Frank & Frei but competes for some branded content and corporate production work in Germany.
• Bavaria Film: Major German film and television production company and studio operator based in Munich. Significantly larger and primarily entertainment-focused, but offers overlapping production services and competes for some German corporate/B2B video work.
• Radical Media: Global production company producing commercials, branded content, and corporate films for major brands. Comparable in offering high-end production for enterprise B2B clients but operating at significantly larger international scale.
• Studio Hamburg: Major German film, television, and post-production company operating studios and production facilities in Hamburg. Larger incumbent with overlapping production and post-production capabilities serving German broadcasters and brands.
• Hogarth Worldwide: WPP-owned global production services company producing advertising, digital, and branded content for multinational brands. Operates at global scale with overlap in B2B production services and trade show/event content for enterprise clients.
• Endemol Shine Germany: German arm of global content production group producing entertainment, branded content, and digital campaigns. Larger incumbent operating across German market with broader portfolio but overlapping production capabilities for branded and corporate content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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