3D Artist Portrait: Hussain Almossawi - Adobe
First Episode of the 3D Artist Portrait Series of AdobeSubstance3D
The first episode of the 3D Artist Portrait Series of Adobe Substance 3D spotlights Hussain Almossawi, an award-winning Product Designer, 3D/VFX Artist, and bestselling author whose journey from Bahrain to Manhattan is as remarkable as his work. His creations are a stunning reflection of the world, brought to life with unmatched detail and precision.
Client: Adobe
Production: Kings&Kongs
Director: Giulia Ottaviano
DoP: Line Kühl
Gaffer: Oliver Nies
Edit: Boris Seewald
Colorist: Nick Watson
The European Climate Pact Photo Competition - European Commission
4 episodes X 2:30 - Finland / Greece / Austria / Slovenia
Video Portraits of the 4 winners of the European Climate Pact Photo Competition 2024
The European Climate Pact photo competition shone a light on the inspiring actions people are taking for the climate at home, in their communities and in cities, helping to build a more sustainable Europe for the future.
Four winners have shared the personal stories behind their captured actions, revealing the deep passion that drives their climate and environmental efforts.
Production: Deutsche Welle / The European Commission
Author: Giulia Ottaviano
DoP: Line Kühl / Shane McMillan
Edit: Line Kühl / Shane McMillan / Boris Seewald
Agency: Ecorys
2024
ARTE Re: Zu zweit im Geisterdorf
Kalabriens vergessene Orte
In southern Italy the village of Pentedattilo is a ghost town. For forty year Rossella Aquilanti decided to live here in this abandoned paradise where she looks after a small herd of goats. Two years ago she was joined by a young Malian, Maka Tounkara, who crossed the Mediterranean in a small boat. Together they want to save the village from destruction.
Director: Giulia Ottaviano
DOP: Line Kühl
Sound: Giacomo Vitiello | Oliver Nies
Edit: Geza Pieruschka
Production: Alpha Container Pictures, SWR/ARTE
2022
32 min
ARTE Re: Schutzengel der Transfrauen
Loredanas Aufstand gegen den Hass
Loredana Rossi has struggled all her life: first as a prostitute, today as a social worker and “mother” of the Femminielli of Naples. Even at the age of 60, she is not thinking of slowing down. For 21 years she struggled on the street. For a long time, this was her only chance to survive.
Today, she stands up for the next generation of transwomen in Naples.
Director: Giulia Ottaviano
DOP: Line Kühl
Sound: Giacomo Vitiello
Edit: Geza Pieruschka
Production: Alpha Container, WDR/ARTE
2021
33 min
ARTE Re: Italien gegen Regenbogenfamilien
Italy's right-wing government is pursuing a policy against rainbow families. Children with two mothers or two fathers do not fit into the conservative family image of Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. They now face discrimination by the state. The right-wing government is defending the traditional Catholic family at the expense of minorities.
Director: Giulia Ottaviano
DOP: Line Kühl
Sound: Oliver Nies
Edit: Geza Pieruschka
Production: Alpha Container, WDR/ARTE
2024
30 min
ARTE Re: Das gefährliche Geschäft der Trüffeljäger
The white truffle from Alba is probably the greatest treasure in the forests of Piedmont. However, skyrocketing prices and the persistent drought in northern Italy have intensified competition among truffle hunters. Time and again, truffle dogs are poisoned...
Director: Giulia Ottaviano
DOP: Line Kühl
Sound: Oliver Nies
Edit: Geza Pieruschka
Production: Alpha Container, WDR/ARTE
2023
30 min
ARTE Re: Bootsraser im Visier
Serious boating accidents occur time and again on Europe’s waters. But after a fatal collision on Lake Garda in the summer of 2021, the Italian police is now taking action...
Director: Giulia Ottaviano / Denise Dismer
DOP: Line Kühl
Sound: Oliver Nies
Edit: Jakob Kastner
Production: Spiegel TV / ZDF / ARTE
2024
31 min
ARTE Re: Die Driller Queens von Berlin
A woman with a drill challenges gender stereotypes in Berlin.
Director: Giulia Ottaviano
DOP: Line Kühl / Moritz Bauer
Sound: Tom DeLarge
Edit: Geza Pieruschka
Production: Alpha Container Pictures, WDR/ARTE
2022
32 min
“So isst Europa!” - ARD Buffet
12 episodes X 4:30
Food Stories in Italy and Malta for ARD Buffet tv show
Author/Director: Giulia Ottaviano
Production: Alpha Container Pictures / ARD
DoP: Line Kühl
Edit: Geza Pieruschka
Sound: Oliver Nies / Giacomo Vitiello
Neukölln gegen Nazis
8 X 2:30
A series of video portraits of victims of racism and neo-nazis attacks in the Berlin area of Neukölln.
Client: Bezirksamt Neukölln
Director: Giulia Ottaviano
DoP: Line Kühl