Thank you ESN for the journey of a decade of dreams. With the upcoming Erasmus Generation Meeting (EGM) from the Erasmus Student Network, which will be the largest ESN Gathering ever, I was interviewed by ESN about my volunteering journey and the new Erasmus Video will premiere at EGM on Sunday 07.04. during the closing ceremony.

Check out the article on the ESN Blog about my story:

In late March and early April I'm going on tour across Europe to film two events and planned the filming of stock footage before and after the shooting days. 

You can find my stock footage selection for licensing below:

The journey began in 2013, with the viral success of my first little video "Welcome to Erasmus - If Erasmus had a Trailer" which is still being used in ESN at the start of the semesters across Europe 10 years later. 
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The turning point came in 2014 when I joined as the video director for the flagship project Mov'in Europe of ESN International. The Annual General Meeting in Milano saw the premiere of my first video in front of a captivated audience of 1000 people. As the room fell silent, the realization hit me – "Shit man, it's working!?!?!" It was in that moment that I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to this craft.

The journey continued with the creation of videos that I now call my Erasmus Classics such as the ESN Recruitment Video "Erasmus Encore" and the ESN Imagefilm "#THISisESN." In 2014 and motivated by the reactions to my videos from the international community, I officially registering my small business as a freelancer on October 30th.

Post-graduation in 2016 the question was still open if videomaking can sustain me both creatively and financially? However, 2017 marked a turning point, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Erasmus+. Opportunities poured in, a testament to the connections forged during my time with ESN.

Navigating through the highs and lows, the past two years witnessed a transformative process, elevating my small business to the status of a corporation in Germany (Einzelunternehmer zur GmbH). With the foundation laid, I find myself in a state of immense happiness, motivation, and relaxation, ready to embark on new projects and plans.
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Already booked until the end of 2024, every upcoming venture feels like a bonus. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported me over the past decade and believed in both me and my skills. Here's to the next chapter of Doodt Media – a decade of dreams turned into a reality.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! 🎬✨

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The transition from Doodt Films to Doodt Media GmbH represents a profound step forward, driven by the desire to elevate the quality of my work, fortify my financial security, and embrace new collaborative opportunities. I am grateful for the unwavering support from my friends, clients and partners, whose trust and belief in my abilities have fueled this transformation. With a strong legal foundation in place, I am excited about the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. I will continue as a one-man-show for the near future to craft exceptional videos and share captivating stories that inspire, inform, and connect about EU Values and promote Education for all. 

Thank you for being a part of this remarkable journey, and I eagerly anticipate the remarkable projects and partnerships we will create together as Doodt Media GmbH.
Warm regards,

Patrick Doodt
​Founder & CEO, Doodt Media GmbH