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We are haut[nah]. Emotional, authentic, fast.

United by the motivation to make a difference together, friends have also become business partners.

What began as pure livestream and video production has now grown into a creative agency for authentic content. Based in Mainz, we now operate all over the world.

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/ INTRO

Discover the team behind haut[nah]

We would be nothing without the passion and dedication of our team. What started as a three-person team in Mainz has now grown into a global network of creatives.

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There's no such thing as impossible. I always find a solution.

About Maxi

His creative streak makes our clients' hearts beat faster. For him, "normal" is a foreign word. If you're looking for a tailor-made concept for your product, Maxi is your go-to person. And as soon as it's time to shoot, Maxi is the first one behind the camera.

If the name Maxi doesn't ring a bell, you've surely heard of Schmitti. That’s the nickname Maxi goes by out in the world.

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"I don't see a problem here"

About Jan

Problems don't faze Jan—our organizational pro loves a challenge and finds a suitable solution for every issue. He always keeps a clear overview of projects and is a reliable point of contact for our clients. If he ever does lose track, he takes off with his FPV drone.

When Jan isn't traveling the world, buried in haut[nah] projects, or hanging out at the Mainz office, you'll find him at his favorite bar in Cologne—Zappes.

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"I listen to noise to fall asleep"

About Nico

"Can't be done" isn't in his vocabulary. As an editor and 3D specialist, Nico finds the right vibe for everything. And nobody is faster at the keyboard than him. Need initial results by tomorrow? No problem for Nico. When he’s not cranking out content for us, he’s a passionate producer.

Thanks to Nico, the musical taste at haut[nah] has drifted in a direction that others might describe as "noise" or "a public nuisance."

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"Nobody knows more memes than Rosa"

About Rosa

Rosa joined haut[nah] as an intern during her studies and has since become an indispensable part of the team.

Initially a bit reserved, she is now responsible for internal social media planning and execution, as well as for several of our clients.

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"Jana doesn't come to the office without Wilma anymore"

About Jana

Jana is incredibly well-connected in Mainz. She founded the "Girls Walking Talking" community, where she regularly provides a space for women to connect and meet new people.

At haut[nah], she supports Jan in sales, marketing, and communications. If something ever doesn't go quite as planned, Jana knows someone who can help.

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"Digital camera is my middle name"

About Mariella

Mariella started at haut[nah] as a junior and has since become an integral part of the team. With her edits, she’s almost giving Nico a run for his money. But shh!

When she’s not busy in post-production, she’s bouncing around the room like a rubber ball with her digital camera.

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About Wilma

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Maxi Schmidt

Co-Founder & Creative Lead

Jan
Sauer

Co-Founder & Organization Pro

Nico
Behrens

Co-Founder & Lead Editor

Jana

Marketing & Communications

Mariella

Digital Camera Operator & Post-Production

Felix

Post-Production

Wilma

Feel-Good Manager

/ PARTNERS

We are proud to call many of our clients our partners.

What often began as a simple inquiry has evolved into a solid, long-term partnership. Open communication and trust are the keys to a successful collaboration.

Schiller Schriftzug in schwarzer Großbuchstaben auf weißem Hintergrund.
Logo des Hive Festivals mit dem Wort ‚Festival‘ in Großbuchstaben unter einem stilisierten ‚Hive‘.
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Logo der Innovationsagentur Rheinland-Pfalz mit dem Text ‚Innovationsagentur RLP‘ in Großbuchstaben.

2022

Ann Clue

Fcking Serious

Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Transformation and Digitalisation RLP

MOTION

Institut français

EBS University

mainzPlus

and others

2023

Leica

Infiray

Fresko

Trebur Festival

ventio

Cupra

Siemens

Atradius

Pioneer DJ

and others

2024

Schiller

dieLutzi! Festival

Vodafone Business

FriebSocial

HIVE Festival

BOOM Sound

Anne Marie Börlind

CK Modelcars

Storyclash

and others

2025

Permanent Entertainment

Fifteen Love Events

Gymshark

Oakley

We Influence People

SonneMondSterne Festival

Desperados

Evenflow Festival

Futury GmbH

and others

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Become part of the ht[nh] family

Are you looking for an internship in video and content production, or would you like to connect with us as a freelancer? Get in touch – we look forward to chatting over a coffee at our office in Mainz!

50+ projects

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We are always looking for creative talent to join our team! Whether you are looking for an internship, a student position, or freelance work – if you are passionate about photo and video production for festivals, brands, and events, you have come to the right place.

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