Frischer Film

What Frischer Film does

Frischer Film is a Hamburg-based B2B video production company operating as a German civil-law partnership (GbR) under founders and managing directors Benny Semmler and Peter Zickermann. Founded in 2015, the firm employs a core team of 15 production professionals and serves three primary segments: small and medium-sized enterprises (Mittelstand), large enterprises, and public sector clients across Northern Germany, with stated reach into the broader DACH, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and Benelux markets. The company operates from two offices (Hamburg headquarters and a Rostock regional office) and maintains dedicated local landing pages for Bremen, Hannover, Lübeck, Kiel, Lüneburg, and Rostock, indicating a deliberate regional go-to-market posture.

The service portfolio spans live-action and animated video production, including Imagefilm, Werbefilm, Produktfilm, Eventfilm, Recruitmentfilm, Animationsfilm/Erklärfilm, immersive 3D virtual tours built on the Matterport platform (Virtueller Rundgang), short-form Social Content, and a livestreaming offering delivered by a dedicated ZACK.LIVE team. Production capabilities include 4K capture, multi-lens and gimbal setups, lighting and audio, in-house motion design, 2D/3D animation through partner illustrator networks, color grading, sound design, and multi-format delivery (16:9, 4:5, 9:16). The firm has also deployed AI-generated voiceover (KI-Stimme) certified for television broadcast and operates an integrated performance marketing practice managing paid campaigns on LinkedIn and Meta.

The business model is project-based professional services, with publicly disclosed price points ranging from approximately €1,000–€1,500 for virtual tours to €7,500–€30,000+ for image films depending on scope, shooting days, and post-production complexity. Revenue is generated primarily through direct B2B sales via website contact forms, email, and phone, supported by an organic content marketing presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, a blog, and a monthly newsletter. The firm cites 750+ customers and 1,500+ projects completed across its history, with a 4.9/5.0 Google rating across 80+ reviews and a 2026 Victoria Award (Edelmetall) at the Internationale Wirtschaftsfilmtage as third-party credibility signals. No external funding, parent company, or audited financials are disclosed.

Name

Frischer Film

Legal name

Benny Semmler & Peter Zickermann GbR

Website

https://frischerfilm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Frischer Film is a Hamburg-based B2B video production company serving Mittelstand, large enterprises, and public sector clients in Northern Germany with corporate films, explainer animations, social content, virtual tours, and integrated performance marketing across LinkedIn and Meta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate, Architecture & Hospitality Marketing Video (MPADAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion Graphics & Titling (2D/3D, Broadcast Graphics) (MPADAGAD), Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB)

Keywords

• Corporate video production
• Image film production
• Explainer video services
• Social media content production
• Virtual tour production

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Project-based video production including concept development, filming, and post-production. Services encompass image films, recruitment films, explainer/animated films, advertising films, product films, virtual tours, event films, and social media content. Pricing varies by project complexity, number of shooting days, and post-production requirements.
2. Performance Marketing Services: Management of advertising campaigns on LinkedIn and Meta platforms, including campaign setup, targeting, and optimization to drive customer acquisition and employee recruitment for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Frischer Film is a Hamburg-based video production company that creates corporate image films, advertising spots, product films, recruitment videos, animated explainer films, 3D virtual tours, event films, and short-form social media content for businesses, Mittelstand SMEs, and public sector clients. Services span concept development, filming, post-production, and performance marketing campaign management for LinkedIn and Meta, with multi-format delivery (16:9, 4:5, 9:16) from each production.

Product overview

Frischer Film is a video production company offering a comprehensive portfolio of video services for businesses, public sector organizations, and agencies. The core offering centers on corporate video production (Imagefilm, Werbefilm, Produktfilm, Eventfilm) with specialized formats including recruitment videos (Recruitmentfilm), animated explainer content (Animationsfilm/Erklärfilm), immersive 3D virtual tours (Virtueller Rundgang via Matterport), social media content (Social Content), and livestreaming (ZACK.LIVE). Services include full production from concept development through final format delivery, with capabilities spanning live-action filming, 2D/3D animation, and digital marketing campaign management (Meta, LinkedIn).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Imagefilm (Corporate Image Film) Corporate brand films that establish company identity, values, and market positioning through emotional storytelling; produced for SMEs, large enterprises, and public sector clients.
• Animationsfilm / Erklärfilm (Explainer Animation) Animation films and explainer videos that simplify complex topics through 2D, 3D, or mixed animation techniques, often used for B2B software, public services, and technical products.
• Recruitmentfilm (Recruitment Video) Employer branding and recruitment videos designed to attract qualified candidates and showcase company culture; produced for corporations and public sector clients.
• Werbefilm (Advertising Film / TV Spot) Advertising films for TV, streaming platforms, and online channels aimed at driving sales and brand awareness, including YouTube ad campaigns and TV commercials.
• Produktfilm (Product Film) Product videos showcasing merchandise for e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Instagram, and company websites to drive purchase decisions.
• Virtueller Rundgang (3D Virtual Tour via Matterport) Immersive 3D virtual tours using Matterport technology for interactive exploration of showrooms, event locations, and residential or commercial real estate.
• Eventfilm (Event Documentation) Event documentation videos capturing key moments, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content for post-event promotion and internal communications.
• Social Content (Short-Form Social Media Video) Short-form social media content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, LinkedIn, and similar platforms, produced quickly in vertical and other formats to feed a multi-channel content strategy.
• Livestreaming (ZACK.LIVE) Live streaming services for digital and hybrid events, including concept development, technical execution, and audience engagement support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% customer satisfaction with 'Sehr gut' rating on Google
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Serviceplan Group: Germany's largest independent agency group with creative, media, and production capabilities including brand film production. Much broader portfolio and substantially larger scale than Frischer Film, but competes for enterprise video budgets.
• Scholz & Friends: Major German advertising agency group producing brand films, image films, and integrated campaigns for enterprise clients. Larger and more diversified than Frischer Film but competes for the same corporate video budgets.
• Bavaria Film: One of Germany's largest film studios, producing commercial, corporate, and branded content in addition to feature films. A broad incumbent operating at substantially greater scale than Frischer Film.
• Markenfilm: One of Germany's leading commercial film production companies with a broad portfolio of brand films, image films, and advertising productions. Larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Frischer Film, but overlapping product.
• Studio Hamburg: Major Hamburg-based production group with film, TV, and commercial content capabilities including corporate video. A regional incumbent with significantly larger scale and a wider service portfolio than Frischer Film.
• Jung von Matt: Hamburg-headquartered major German creative agency with significant in-house video production and integrated media capabilities. Overlaps with Frischer Film on corporate video production, but operates at much larger scale with broader service offerings.

Direct peers

• C3 Creative Code and Content: Munich-based creative and content agency producing brand films, image films, and integrated content campaigns for enterprise clients. Closely comparable in service mix (creative + production + content) and B2B focus.
• Velvet Film: German commercial and corporate film production company producing brand films, image films, and advertising content for enterprise clients. Comparable scale and service offering to Frischer Film with similar B2B focus.
• Embassy of Dreams Filmproduktion: Hamburg-based film production house producing commercials, brand films, and image films for enterprise clients. Same geography and segment focus as Frischer Film, with a comparable specialty in B2B and corporate video production.
• Lichtenberg Studios: Hamburg film studio offering commercial, brand, and corporate film production services for agencies and direct clients. Directly comparable in geography, scale, and offering mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frischefilmefirscherfilm
• Instagraminstagram.com/frischer_film
• YouTubeinstagram.com/frischer_film
• Facebookfacebook.com/frischerfilm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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