Director

Julius Krappe

He is high energy as his films but has an extraordinary eye for human storytelling. Julius manages to capture extreme environments and situations, always with an empathetic and curious touch.

  • Base

    Berlin

  • Clients

    IWC Nike Mercedes-Benz Gorillas Hyundai MTV Vans

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„Today I don‘t just drive for myself anymore, today I‘m a driver of change“ – Lewis Hamilton

  • Client

    IWC

  • Project

    Im a Big Pilot x Lewis Hamilton

  • DOP

    Jack Reynolds

Where technology meets techno.

  • Client

    Hyundai

  • Project

    Peggy Gou

  • DOP

    Julius Krappe

"Don't call us the future generation – we're already here" – Eileen Gu

  • Client

    IWC

  • Project

    Chronograph x Eileen Gu

  • DOP

    Pat Aldinger

"You can't keep us quiet" – Meek Mill

  • Client

    Snipes

  • Artist

    Meek Mill

  • Project

    You can't stop us

  • DOP

    Julius Krappe

More than a team.

  • Client

    MCM

  • Artist

    1019 Records

  • Project

    MCM x 1019

  • DOP

    Moritz Deuerlein

a video portrait series about dealing with the pandemic as a part of the creative industry.

  • Client

    MTV

  • Project

    LockeDown

  • DOP

    Julius Krappe

Julius Krappe and Gerrit Piechowski teamed up for this iconic collaboration between NikeSB and Civilist.

  • Client

    Nike SB

  • Project

    Dunk Low x Civilist

  • DOP

    Julius Krappe / Gerrit Piechowski

"Big Air with Go" for Nike featuring rap hero, athlete and mentor Kontra K.

  • Client

    Nike

  • Artist

    Kontra K

  • Project

    Big Air with Go

  • DOP

    Julius Krappe

Q&A

How did you get into film?

"I got into film through skateboarding. As I got hurt one day and still wanted to be at the session with my friends, I picked up a camera and started to film them skating. Since then, I haven't stopped."

Plans for the future?

"See the world."

What do you consider yourself?

"Skater with a camera."

What film do you think everyone should have seen?

"La Haine."

What’s your favorite TV show?

"Californication."


What website(s) do you use most regularly?

"Vimeo, YouTube."

What’s the most recent piece of tech that you’ve bought?

"Yashica camera."

What’s your favorite app on your phone?

"Instagram."

Where were you when inspiration last struck?

"Probably somewhere in the streets with my friends.."

What’s the most significant change you’ve witnessed in the industry since you started working in it?

"Importance of social media and authentic storytelling."

If there was one thing you could change about the advertising industry, what would it be?

"Smaller productions with more freedom."

What or who has most influenced your career?

"Gerrit Piechowski."