At a glance:
‍For the 2026 Ikarus Festival in Memmingen, our 12-person video team covered the four-day event using FPV drones, a cable cam, hyperlapse, and multiple videographers. We produced daily recaps, same-day reels covering topics like camping, attendees, and sponsors, as well as one-shot videos of selected acts. We are currently delivering additional theme-specific reels in post-production.

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Four days, twelve people, and a former military airfield in the Allgäu region. The 2026 Ikarus Festival marked our start to the festival summer—and, honestly, it was exactly the kind of project we live for.

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We headed to Memmingen with a clear plan, but as is often the case with productions of this scale, the festival put us to the test right away. Our cable cam got stuck mid-operation on the first day, and our FPV drones sparked discussions with the police despite having all the necessary permits.

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But that’s exactly why you have a twelve-person team. While one issue was being resolved, the next camera was already rolling. Our approach was never that of a classic event documentary—no polished, high-gloss video, but rather footage that feels up close. Close to the people, the energy, and the essence of what makes a festival like Ikarus what it is. Cinematic, yet grounded. The FPV drone didn't just fly for the big overview; it flew right through the crowd. The hyperlapse shots captured how the sunset vibe turned into pure chaos within a few hours. Multiple videographers were out in parallel—each with the mission to capture the moment before it was gone. We also created one-shots for selected acts—one take, no cuts, no second chances. It sounds simple, but it isn't. That’s exactly why it’s so rewarding when you nail it.

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Alongside all of that, our post-production machine was running daily: a recap summarizing the best of each day. At the same time, we pushed out same-day reels on various topics—camping, people, sponsors, and more. For us, "same day" really means same day: shoot, edit, publish. Directly from the festival grounds.

And we’re far from finished. In post-production, we are currently creating additional theme-specific reels that tell the story from new perspectives. This turns four days of filming into a content package that generates buzz for weeks after the festival and helps drive ticket sales for 2027.

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