{ next gen storytelling }
berlin.doc production
{ who we are }
from ideas to powerful visual narratives
STORYLINE is a young production company based in the heart of Berlin, founded by producers and directors Martin Koddenberg and Lina Schuller. With more than 15 years of experience in non-fiction television production, Storyline brings together the founders’ expertise in film production, writing, and editorial development.
The company focuses on ambitious factual storytelling that combines strong journalistic research with cinematic visual language. Its work spans documentary series, history and science programming, and innovative online-first formats for international broadcasters and digital platforms.
{ work }
what we do
{01}
#online-first
- INVENTIVE: Development of successful online-first formats aimed at younger audiences for public broadcasters.
- Key projects include arte 42 – The Answer to Almost Everything and the geopolitics explainer series Conflict Zone / Decoding Conflicts.
- These formats combine strong journalism with visually dynamic storytelling, translating complex topics into compelling digital narratives.
- The launch of Conflict Zone generated over *four million views* across multiple platforms. The key audience group is *between 27 and 35 years* old. Retention rate *is over 50%.*
- The series has become a standout success within both DW’s and ARTE’s digital portfolios.
Professional corporate videos strengthening brand identity Corporate Production focuses on creating professional videos that communicate brand identity, company culture, and business values. We produce corporate films, company introductions, internal communications, and executive messages with clear storytelling, high production quality, and strategic visuals that strengthen brand credibility, engage audiences, and support long-term business growth across multiple […]
{02}
#history
- ENGAGING: We combine rigorous archival research with cinematic storytelling and expert interviews.
- Commissioned by leading broadcasters and designed for both national prime-time audiences and international distribution.
- A recent history documentary on ORF achieved a *20% audience share* on public television, significantly outperforming the average slot performance.
Delivering dynamic animated graphics that elevate storytelling impact seamlessly.
{03}
#science and nature
- THINK SIMPLE: We translate complex scientific ideas into visually engaging documentaries for a broad international audience.
- We like expert insight, strong visual storytelling and clear narrative structure.
- A recent science documentary for DW reached *over 20 million views* across five language versions. Our film about black holes is holding the record for *the most watched programme on arte youtube* (seven million views).
Professional corporate videos strengthening brand identity Corporate Production focuses on creating professional videos that communicate brand identity, company culture, and business values. We produce corporate films, company introductions, internal communications, and executive messages with clear storytelling, high production quality, and strategic visuals that strengthen brand credibility, engage audiences, and support long-term business growth across multiple […]
{04}
#geopolitics
- CAPTIVATING: We combine expert content with visually driven storytelling.
- We produce in-depth geopolitical documentaries explaining global conflicts, power shifts and international relations.
- Strong focus on balance, fact-based reporting and fact checking.
Professional corporate videos strengthening brand identity Corporate Production focuses on creating professional videos that communicate brand identity, company culture, and business values. We produce corporate films, company introductions, internal communications, and executive messages with clear storytelling, high production quality, and strategic visuals that strengthen brand credibility, engage audiences, and support long-term business growth across multiple […]
{ accolades }
winner takes it all
Winner
Prague Int. Film Festival
Best Film
Winner
NYC Science
& Nature Film Festival
Winner
Hong Kong
World Film
Festival
Official Selection
Int. Science
Film Festival
Official Selection
Art Doc
Fest Riga
Official Selection
Green Screen
Film Festival