Thomas Kostner

Interview Portrait On the plate, you see the chef. Here, you see the person.

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Project

Thomas has cooked for others for years. This time, he is the focus. No recipe, no show. Just him, his kitchen, and what drives him. We ask questions and listen. Only his answers stay in the film.

Service

Concept
Direction
Video Production
Lighting & Set
Post Production

Team

Lead & Filmmaker: Klaus Peterlin
Concept & Art Direction: Constanza Marini
Camera, Crane & Post Production: Jan Kusstatscher
Lighting, Set & Color Grading: Martin Braito

Behind the Scenes

Preparation

Before the camera rolls, we talk with Thomas. No script, no questions on screen. We look for the sentences only he can say. Light and set are built so he can simply work.

Production

In the kitchen, the camera stays close: hands, ingredients, gestures. In between, calm shots in conversation, carefully lit. When Thomas talks, the kitchen goes quiet. Those moments carry the film.