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I AM a Mermate

1st episode | portrait series | Netflix | 2021

A production by megaherz on behalf of Netflix Germany.

a new kind of portrait series by Netflix DACH showcasing the actors and filmmakers behind Netflix originals. The first portrait series that spans different genres, each episode unique in rhythm and style. All united by one common goal: bringing each protagonist’s uniqueness to life on screen.

In the first episode we portrait the actor Maximilian Mundt and his approach to masculinity. We follow him on his journey to becoming a mermate, challenging gender stereotypes.

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episode one

title

I AM a Mermate 

created by

Maximilian Mundt

Linda-Schiwa Klinkhammer

Netflix

Andreas Laux

Producer

Christoph Hoppstädter

DOP

Cedric Schanze

gaffer

Thorben Winkler

steadycam

Bernhard Russow

1st AC

Julian Hanschke

DIT

James Barry

sound

Felix Farkas

Editor

Judy Landkammer

1st ac

Inken Janssen

production design

Leonie Britz

Styling

Leonie Volk

music

NAS TEA

Sound Design

Oliver Görtz

color grading

Zé Maria Abreus Santos

Set photographer

Lina Zangers

directed by

Linda-Schiwa Klinkhammer

Awards

Young Director Award Cannes 2022

Shortlist

 

Spotlight Award 2023

Student Gold