Famed German comedian Holger Müller aka “Ausbilder Schmidt”, (Drill-Sergeant Schmidt), moves to the big screen and Studio Babelsberg is lending its support.
Principal photography began in late July in Berlin in the state of Brandenburg. The German language comedy is a Hofmann & Voges Entertainment GmbH production, co-produced by Studio Babelsberg, Action Concept and D’nA Productions. Mike Eschmann serves as director, Bernahrd Jasper as director of photography.
Universal Pictures International Germany GmbH will release the military spoof in theaters nation wide in 2008, bringing Schmidt's legendary stage performances to the big screen.
Famous German Comedians will lend their support, including: Axel Stein, Ingo Appelt, Bernhard Hoecker, Simon Gosejohann aka “Elton”. Other cast members include actors Horst Krause, Rainer Hunold, Friedrich Schoenfelder, Collien Fernandes and Hedi Kriegeskotte. And prominent TV-stars such as Hans Meiser and Tine Wittler are signed on to the film to boot.
“We are extremely happy with the current development. Finally, we have succeeded in maximizing the studio's capacities with both big-budget international productions and highly attractive German projects at the same time.”
Christopher Fisser, Vice President Studio Babelsberg AG
„We are extremely happy with the current development. Finally, we have succeeded in maximizing the studio's capacities with both big-budget international productions and highly attractive German projects at the same time.“
Christoph Fisser
Vice President, Studio Babelsberg AG
The craftsmen of Art Department Studio Babelsberg have been busy for the past 4 weeks putting together various exterior sets for the action-packed shoot. One large-scale outdoor scene of a parade in full swing with the characters of Schmidt & Co. promises to deliver laughs and exciting visual entertainment, a unique and layered background brought to life by the artisans and craftspeople of Art Department Studio Babelsberg.
The set construction crew has been working hand-in-hand with the stunt crew and special effects department to meet the extraordinary requirements of the intricate sets. The production design also heavily relies on Studio Babelsberg’s costume and props rentals.
After “Hexe Lili” and “Meine schöne Bescherung”, “Ausbilder Schmidt – Der Film” is the third German language feature film to include Studio Babelsberg as co-producer or service provider.
“We are extremely happy with the current development”, sais Christopher Fisser, Vice President Studio Babelsberg AG. “Finally, we have succeeded to fill the studio capacities with both big-budget international productions and highly attractive German projects at the same time.”
