Marine & Wildlife Filming

Germany has two coastlines. The North Sea offers the UNESCO Wadden Sea—Europe's largest tidal flats and a critical migratory bird zone—plus seal colonies on Sylt and the East Frisian Islands. The Baltic Sea around Rügen and the Mecklenburg coast provides calmer water and white-tailed eagle habitat. We coordinate vessel charters and BSH/Wasserschutzpolizei permits for both seas.

Germany has European bison in Brandenburg's Wisent reserve, red deer in the Black Forest, wild boar across woodland, and a recovering wolf population in the eastern states. White-tailed eagles soar over Rügen and the Baltic coast, and grey seals haul out on the East Frisian Islands. The Bavarian Alps add chamois and alpine birdlife.

Yes, we work with experienced German wildlife cinematographers who know the Wadden Sea ecosystem, Black Forest and Alpine habitats intimately. Many have credits with NDR, BR, ZDF and international natural history broadcasters.

Filming inside national parks, nature reserves and the Wadden Sea UNESCO area requires authorisation from regional film commissions and state monument protection offices. Maritime filming additionally requires BSH coordination and harbor master permits. Lead times of 4-6 weeks are typical for special permits.

Yes, we offer professional underwater cinematography with RED, ARRI and Sony cameras in housings. Our divers are experienced in cold North Sea and Baltic conditions, working safely with seals and marine life. Freshwater work in Bavarian and Black Forest lakes is also available.

Red deer rutting peaks in September; seal pupping on the Wadden Sea runs November to January (grey seals) and June (harbor seals); bird migration is strongest in spring and autumn through the Wadden Sea; and white-tailed eagle activity is highest in winter on the Baltic coast.