With this question in mind we conceptualised in close collaboration with the University of Freiburg Alumni Association the new alumni-film. The video emphasizes how alumni support is instrumental in sustaining the university's excellent research and teaching. It particularly highlights the Alumni Club's role in promoting financial assistance for students in need, fostering equality of opportunities, and granting researchers the flexibility to focus on their work.

Furthermore it also highlighted the benefits of the alumni network on an institutional level with the example of a renovation of a lecture hall which will benefit the generations to come. 

I am excited to share a remarkable collaboration that I had the privilege of being a part of over the past months. Working closely with the University of Freiburg, one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious institutions, we embarked on a project to bring their new mission statement to life—a mission deeply rooted in values that have shaped the university's legacy. Link: https://leitbild.uni-freiburg.de/

Our approach was straightforward yet profound. Rather than simply talking about these values, we sought to illustrate how they are woven into the fabric of daily life at the university. To achieve this, we set out to capture and share the real-life stories of members within the university community. These stories served as living embodiments of Quality, Openness, and Responsibility.

The University of Konstanz commissioned me again in 2022 to produce four short films ​that were shown during the Dies Academicus before the award ceremonies. The purpose of these films was to provide the audience with a clear and engaging understanding of the achievements for which the awards were given.

Background:
The Dies Academicus is an annual academic holiday at the University of Konstanz that serves as an opportunity to reflect on the past academic year. During this event, the university honors outstanding members and award winners while offering insights into current research and teaching activities.

The four films were specifically designed to:

• Highlight the Achievements of the Awardees: Each film focused on one awardee, detailing their outstanding work and accomplishments.
• Provide Insights into Research and Teaching: The films showcased the awardees' current research projects and teaching approaches, demonstrating their impact on the academic community and beyond.
• Clarify the Significance of the Awards: The films informed the audience about the criteria for the awards and explained why the achievements of the awardees were particularly noteworthy.

Note: One recipient wanted their video to be only shown on the university page which can be found here.