INDEPENDENT FILM & VISUAL STUDIO — EST. 2026

mahō — Magnus Schlüter and Horst Czenskowski.

mahō — Magnus Schlüter and Horst Czenskowski.

mahō — Magnus Schlüter and Horst Czenskowski.

A studio for film, imagery, and visual storytelling. Founded in 2026 by two people who arrived at the same craft from different directions. maho comes from our first names, Magnus and Horst. That it also means “magic” in Japanese — mahō, 魔法 — we only found out later. Felt about right.

A studio for film, imagery, and visual storytelling. Founded in 2026 by two people who arrived at the same craft from different directions. maho comes from our first names, Magnus and Horst. That it also means “magic” in Japanese — mahō, 魔法 — we only found out later. Felt about right.

Horst Czenskowski

Horst directs image campaigns for the industry’s biggest names — among them ProSiebenSat.1, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Disney. He proved his craft early on: a spot for MTV that took a clear stand against racism won awards at several international festivals. What followed was a career marked by international recognition, with his work honored at festivals and competitions around the world. In front of the camera, he has worked with a wide range of international celebrities — from entertainers and sporting icons to music stars — including Heidi Klum, Michael “Bully” Herbig, and Sebastian Vettel. Showing people at their very best and capturing authentic moments is one of his particular strengths. With the viral campaign for Stefan Raab’s comeback, he set a benchmark that still stands today — 67 million views in 72 hours, the most successful viral campaign in the history of German television. At maho, Horst leads direction and gives every project its emotional foundation.

Magnus Schlüter

Magnus is a 3D motion designer and art director. For many years he has shaped the visual identities of major television networks — from the Disney Channel to flagship formats of German public broadcasters such as ZDFheute and Sportschau. Today he stages the products of AAA clients such as Puma, Titleist, and BMW, working from Munich for clients across the globe. Magnus brings concept and craft together in one process, and at maho he is responsible for visual identity, art direction, and everything that happens between an idea and the final frame.

POINT OF VIEW

We believe that good films come from considered ideas, not from templates. That an image is more than an asset. And that the work of giving a story soul is always worth the effort — especially in commissioned work.

We believe that good films come from considered ideas, not from templates. That an image is more than an asset. And that the work of giving a story soul is always worth the effort — especially in commissioned work.

We believe that good films come from considered ideas, not from templates. That an image is more than an asset. And that the work of giving a story soul is always worth the effort — especially in commissioned work.

Deutsch: Ein Studio für Film, Bildwelten und visuelles Erzählen — gegründet 2026 von Magnus Schlüter und Horst Czenskowski.

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