HUNTER-CREW
CYPRIAN HERCKA
DIRECTOR / WRITER / PRODUCER / EDITOR /
VISUAL EFFECT ARTIST & SUPERVISOR
CYPRIAN HERCKA is a multiple award-winning freelance director and artist. He was born 1978 in Katowice. Has lived in Germany since 1982.
As son of an artist couple, Cyprian seemed to have the creative gene in his cradle. Legend has it that he was already painting on the chair in his father's studio at the age of 2. Fact is that at the age of 10 he was able to invite to his first solo exhibition at the Leopold Hoesch Museum in Dueren, Germany. At 13 and with his first VHS camera, he discovered his love of film. Suddenly he could bring stories, pictures and sculptures to life in a much larger space than on paper. And to this day, after 20 years in the industry and countless commercials, music videos and film projects, Cyprian still draws on these roots and also likes to use his experience and skills as a visual artist, storyboard and 2D artist, art director in pre- and post-production.
Cyprian creates worlds - without a god complex. As a creative. As a director.
TIMM LANGE
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
TIMM LANGE was born in 1973 in Colognes Old Town.
Timm started with early juvenile Photography and shooting Short Films. Followed by Internships @D.o.P David Watkin @Panavision U.K. @DeLuxe London Film Laboratory and about five Years as a 2nd AC on international Feature Films and Commercials, these camera training years was sealed with a diploma of cinematography @University of applied Sciences Dortmund.
Since he worked on numerous Film, TV, Music Videos and commercial Projects as DoP and directing DoP.
MARTIN HILLEBRAND
COMPOSER / PRODUCER
MARTIN HILLEBRAND was born in 1972 in Gelsenkirchen.
His love for music flared up early on, so that he bought his first synthesizer (Roland JD-800) with his community service pay at 19 and signed his first record contract at 21.
He remained faithful to the audio-visual industry in the years that followed and after years as a self-employed editor, he co-founded the Cologne production company Neue Panorama Film in 2012, of which he was managing director until 2022.
Since 2022 he has been working again as a freelance producer and editor. But music remains Martin's first great love.
And so Martin is not only the musical head of the German electro band AFFENTANZ, but also composes music and scores for film and television.
FRITZ FENNE
LEADING ROLE: The Hunted
FRITZ FENNE completed his drama studies at the SCHOOL OF DRAMA HAMBURG in 1999 and gained experience at the SCHAUSPIELHAUS HAMBURG and in TV series during his training. He later worked at the SCHAUSPIELHAUS ZÜRICH and the BREMER THEATER. After five years in Bremen, including a notable Hamlet performance, he moved to the THEATER ESSEN and then back to the SCHAUSPIELHAUS ZÜRICH for another five years, collaborating with renowned directors. In 2018, he earned a nomination as ACTOR OF THE YEAR for his role in HUNDEHERZ. From 2019 to 2021, he participated in LUZERNER THEATER productions and appeared later in feature film projects, i.e. THE CITY AND THE CITY or BROTHERS. In 2023, Fritz appears in HUNTER by AFFENTANZ, showcasing his physical prowess and receives a BEST ACTOR AWARD at the MUNICH MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. The film "BROTHERS" with Fritz as MAJOR VOPO, is nominated for the 2024 OSCARS.
THOMAS BRANDLMEIER
SUPPORTING ROLE: The Hunted
THOMAS BRANDLMEIER was born 1964 in Geisenhausen near Landshut, Lower Bavaria.
Abitur 1984 at the grammar school in Landshut, studied German, art history, philosophy and law (1-2 semesters each) 1986 – 1990.
Various jobs as warehouse worker, letter carrier, medical bath attendant and masseur, supplier at organic farm, nude and portrait model.
From 2004 private acting lessons, from 2007 various engagements at theatres in Germany and Austria.
In 2019, participation in an advanced training course for film and television (acting for film) in Munich. Participation in several short films and music videos.
FULL CREDITS
Written and Directed by
CYPRIAN HERCKA
Cast
FRITZ FENNE (Leading Role)
THOMAS BRANDLMEIER (Supporting Role)
PAWEŁ PROCEK
GEORG WEBER
MAXIMILIAN SCHNEIDER
MORITZ ZIELKE
MARTIN HILLEBRAND
Cinematography / DoP
TIMM LANGE
Produced by
CYPRIAN HERCKA
Producer
CYPRIAN HERCKA
MARTIN HILLEBRAND
Assistant Director
ALEX ROTTMANN
First Assistant Camera
ZACHARIAS BÜRCK
Clapper Loader
LEON PIEPER
Gaffer
JONAS BRANS
Set Decoration by
JOHANNA JAWOREK
Makeup Department
STEFANIE WEINDL
Editing by
CYPRIAN HERCKA
Music
AFFENTANZ
Visual Effects by
KILLIAN KWASNY
CYPRIAN HERCKA
Colorist
lookDNA – RAINER BÜLTERT
