What Time Prints does

Time Prints is a Berlin-based film production company founded in October 2005 that specializes exclusively in producing video, live-streamed, and animation content for the non-profit sector. Its core customers are non-governmental organizations, political parties, foundations, trade unions, museums, public broadcasters, and educational institutions in Germany. The company delivers a full-service production workflow spanning twelve service categories — image films, campaign films, social media clips, animation, fundraising films, video tutorials, live streaming, live event production, event media, editorial services, documentaries, and museum media — managed in-house from concept through post-production. Notable technical capabilities include 360° VR documentary production (demonstrated by the transmedia project "The Soil of the Namib"), multi-platform distribution to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other channels, and encrypted multilingual live broadcasts scaled to approximately 20,000 concurrent viewers.

The company's production stack centers on Sony FS5/FS7/FX3 cameras for acquisition, Adobe Premiere Pro for editing, and DaVinci Resolve for color grading, supported by in-house editing suites in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Live streaming capability is delivered in partnership with Liverecords, while a satellite office in Stuttgart is operated through MOUNA Film & Media Studios. Revenue is generated entirely on a project-based, professional-services model with per-project quotes. Disclosed entry-level pricing ranges from €450 for editorial services to €600 for short social media clips, €1,500 for fundraising films, €4,000 for image films, €10,000 for short documentaries, and up to six-figure totals for museum media installations. The company has no disclosed subscription, retainer, or productized SaaS revenue streams.

Time Prints is structured as TIME PRINTS KG, a German Kommanditgesellschaft (limited partnership) registered in Berlin, with co-founder Michael Truckenbrodt serving as the managing partner (Komplementär) alongside co-founder Kerstin Nickig. The firm operates with eight permanent employees supplemented by an established network of freelance filmmakers, directors, and animators. It is privately held with no external institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Time Prints

Legal name

TIME PRINTS KG

Website

https://timeprints.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berlin-based film production company founded in 2005 that produces videos, documentaries, live streams, and animation exclusively for NGOs, political parties, foundations, museums, and trade unions in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Film Production Services: Custom film production for non-profit organizations including image films, campaign films, social media clips, documentaries, fundraising videos, and event coverage. Project-based pricing varies by complexity, duration, and format.
2. Live Streaming Services: Professional live streaming production for events, conferences, and online Fundraising activities. Includes multi-camera setups, graphics integration, and distribution to multiple channels simultaneously.
3. Animation and Motion Graphics: Production of animated films and motion graphics for explanatory content, campaign materials, and educational purposes.
4. Editorial and Script Services: Research, concept development, script writing, storyboarding, and editorial services for video productions.
5. Museum Media Production: Audiovisual media production for exhibitions, museums, science centers, and galleries including interactive installations and digital visitor guides.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Time Prints is a Berlin-based film production company that produces the full range of video and live-streaming content formats that non-profit organizations, NGOs, political parties, foundations, trade unions, museums, and educational institutions need for communication, campaigning, and fundraising. Services span image films, campaign films, social media clips, animated explainer films, fundraising videos, video tutorials, live streaming, live event production, event media, editorial/research/scriptwriting, documentaries (including TV and 360° VR), and museum and exhibition media. Deliveries are full-service, from concept development and editorial preparation through shooting and post-production to multi-platform distribution.

Product overview

Time Prints is a Berlin-based film production company offering a comprehensive portfolio of film and media services specifically designed for non-profit organizations, NGOs, political organizations, foundations, educational institutions, and museums. The company operates as a full-service agency with a unified production workflow spanning 12 distinct service offerings: Imagefilm (corporate image films), Kampagnenfilm (campaign films), Social Media Clips, Animationsfilm (animated/explainer films), Fundraising Filme, Video-Tutorial (educational content), Livestreaming, Live-Produktion (live event production), Event Media, Redaktion (editorial services), Dokumentationen (documentaries), and Museums-Medien. These services are offered as an integrated portfolio with in-house capabilities including script writing, shooting, post-production, and professional voice recording, allowing Time Prints to manage the complete production process from initial concept through final delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Imagefilm (Image Films) Professional corporate image films that convey essential brand messages, core values, and institutional goals for non-profit organizations; produced with editorial preparation, multi-day shoots, and finished post-production.
• Kampagnenfilm (Campaign Films) Strategically planned campaign films and clips designed to achieve specific communication goals within defined timeframes and budgets across multiple media channels for NGOs, parties, and foundations.
• Social Media Clips Short-form video clips optimized for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Vimeo, produced for community engagement and rapid-turnaround (as fast as 2 hours).
• Animationsfilm (Animation / Explainer Films) Animated and motion-graphics films and explainer videos that make complex topics accessible, featuring motion graphics, animated infographics, and illustrated content for non-profit organizations.
• Fundraising Filme (Fundraising Films) Video productions specifically designed to support fundraising efforts for NGOs and non-profits, including crowdfunding videos, donation appeals, and crowdfunder live-streaming events with clear calls to action.
• Video-Tutorial Clear, structured educational films for knowledge transfer and skills development, including E-learning videos, software tutorials, and moderated educational content for non-profits and educational institutions.
• Livestreaming Professional live streaming services for non-profit organizations, including multi-camera productions, encrypted streams, multilingual broadcasts, accessibility features, and simultaneous distribution across YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok — delivered in partnership with Liverecords.
• Live-Produktion (Live Event Production) Complete live event production including concept development, scheduling, direction, and technical execution for online, hybrid, or in-person events for non-profit organizations.
• Event Media Pre-produced clips, films, and animations designed to enhance events, including opening reels, branded content, and multimedia presentations for conferences and gatherings.
• Redaktion (Editorial Services) Editorial and research services including concept development, scripting, storyboarding, text production, and interview preparation and conduct for video productions.
• Dokumentationen (Documentaries) Documentary film production in various formats including TV documentaries, short films, and web series — including transmedial and 360° VR projects — with focus on social-political themes, historical research, and co-productions with ARD, ZDF, 3sat, and arte.
• Museums-Medien (Museum Media) Audiovisual media for exhibitions, museums, science centers, and galleries, including interactive installations, digital visitor guides, and accompanying materials — projects range from €5,000 to six-figure budgets over 4 weeks to several months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Live streaming events reaching up to 20,000 simultaneous viewers across multiple channels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LiverecordscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for live streaming and event recording services. Combined expertise enables professional multi-camera live streaming with graphics integration across multiple platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Jointly serving non-profit sector clients including Ärzte ohne Grenzen, Amnesty International, WWF, SPD, Die Grünen, Die Linken, and DGB.
• MOUNA Film & Media StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with MOUNA Film & Media Studios for Stuttgart office operations. Space sharing arrangement at Boskopweg 28, 70329 Stuttgart. Contact through Sascha Seifert for southern Germany client services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Broad incumbents

• UFA: Germany's largest TV and film production group, headquartered in Potsdam. Comparable as a major German film/TV production incumbent with deep broadcaster relationships, though far larger and more diversified than Time Prints' boutique non-profit focus.
• Studio Babelsberg: Europe's oldest and one of the largest major film studios, based in Potsdam-Babelsberg. Comparable as a broad German film/TV production incumbent with significant scale, though far larger and more capital-intensive than Time Prints' boutique agency model.
• Studio Hamburg: Major German production group offering full-service film, TV, and post-production. Comparable as a broad German production incumbent with documentary and feature capabilities, though significantly larger and more capital-intensive than Time Prints' NPO-focused boutique model.

Direct peers

• Wüste Film: Hamburg-based production company for feature films and documentaries with international festival presence. Comparable as a German independent documentary production peer with similar size, public-broadcaster co-production model, and festival-circuit orientation.
• Bantry Bay Productions: German independent film and TV production company with documentary and feature work and public-broadcaster co-productions (ARD, ZDF, arte). Comparable as a mid-sized German production house with similar public-broadcaster relationships and festival-validated documentary output.
• Helliwood Media & Education: Berlin-based media production and education company producing video and digital content for educational, cultural, and non-profit organizations. Comparable as a specialized German media producer operating in a near-identical niche to Time Prints, serving educational institutions, foundations, and NPO clients.
• Längengrad Filmproduktion: Berlin-based film production company working on documentary and feature content with social and political themes. Comparable as a German independent production peer operating from Berlin in similar social-political documentary subject matter.
• 27films: Munich-based video production company with a focus on social-impact and documentary content. Comparable as a German boutique production house serving NGOs, foundations, and mission-driven organizations on video content, with a similar sector specialization to Time Prints.
• POLYPHON Filmproduktion: Hamburg-based independent production company focused on documentary and feature films with festival-circuit presence. Comparable as a German independent documentary production house working in social-political subject matter, similar in size and approach to Time Prints' documentary work.
• Final Frame Filmproduktion: Munich-based independent film production company with documentary and feature work. Comparable as a German mid-sized independent production house with similar public-broadcaster co-production footprint and documentary orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/timeprintsberlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/time-prints

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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