ABOUT US
Samsara Filmproduktion is an Austrian production company based in Vienna.
The company was founded in 2017 by Loredana Rehekampff and Andreas
Schmied. We focus on national and international high quality productions
for cinema, television and streaming platforms, which are developed in
close creative collaboration with the filmmakers. Our goal is to entertain
the audience with smart and original stories – especially in genres for an
international market.
Our credo: "Think outside the box!"
Loredana Rehekampff
Producer, Managing Director
Andreas Schmied
Producer
Ulrich Gehmacher
Producer
Melanie Stoff
Project Coordination
Elvis
Strategic Mind
MISSION STATEMENT SUSTAINABILITY
True to our credo 'think outside the box', we are also committed to
sustainability. We minimize our overheads as much as possible so that we
can produce and grow in line with demand. We have no prestigious
headquarters and work from our home offices when we are not actively
filming and producing. This saves resources, time, transport, effort and
streamlines the company structure. We don't have a company car, but we do
have a dog that helps us get our daily dose of fresh air. Business trips
have long been made by train, and our printers have a stress-free life as
we work mainly digitally. As soon as an ongoing film project requires it,
we move into a temporary production office. Our film projects are all
about entertainment and we're not afraid to use cows and thuja hedges as
our main characters - our heart beats for offbeat ideas and comedy that
gets the blood pumping. And since we love space, we figured out that you
don't have to travel for it, you can find it in a studio in the center of
Vienna.
Since 2023 we are a Licensee of the Austrian Ecolabel “Green Producing”.
CODE OF ETHICS
We and our executives actively fulfill our duty of care towards our employees.
We encourage everyone to actively contribute to creating a constructive and appreciative work atmosphere. An environment where people feel comfortable, safe, and valued is more productive and creative.
We establish and support measures against any form of discrimination, harassment, abuse, intimidation, degradation, or insult.
Our principles, which we have centrally embedded in our corporate mission statement, are as follows:
- 1. Anti-Discrimination: No one should be disadvantaged or treated condescendingly based on gender, sexual orientation, origin, appearance, ethnic, cultural, religious, or social affiliation, educational level, skin color, age, size, marital status, or legal-political conviction.
- 2. Respectful Interaction: Respectful interaction is the foundation of our professional conduct. The opinions of others are to be respected and should not be the target of personal attacks. We expect and promote respectful behavior in which others feel safe and comfortable. We place great importance on respecting the privacy of colleagues on set and in the workplace at all times.
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3. Prohibition of Harassment and Exclusionary Behavior: We do not accept
any form of harassment or exclusionary behavior.
This includes, in particular:
- - Bullying and threats of violence
- - Discriminatory jokes and discriminatory or exclusionary language
- - Unsolicited sharing of inappropriate, sexually explicit, or violent content, especially via digital media
- - Personal insults of any kind
- - Unwanted sexual attention
- 4. Child Protection: Child protection is a significant concern for us. Therefore, we ensure maximum safety through measures such as providing suitable and trained caregivers throughout. Furthermore, it is essential for us to thoroughly inform parents or guardians and minors about their rights and obligations, working hours and conditions, and the content of the production.
Loredana Rehekampff, Produzentin
Andreas Schmied, Produzent