Hi, my name is Carmel Köster and
I specialize in creative production, project management and film.
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Jägermeister x Pantone social media campaign
Creative Concept & Production Carmel Köster
Photography Tatsiana Tribunalova Digi & Lights Luca Vincenzo
Styling Halla Farhat Styling Assistent Iris Quilez
Videography & Edit Carmel Köster
Make - Up Artist Janette Peters
Soundtrack L-vis 1990 & Kxster
Studio Studio Stellar Models Cherella & Taka
SheSpace Tbilisi is a film by Carmel Köster & Mariana Berezovska.
The 45-minute documentary highlights the work of women who are carving out spaces of freedom and expression in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Co-Directed, filmed & edited by Carmel Köster
Photography & graphics for Mixmag by Carmel Köster
A short film in collaboration with Night Embassy for Nowness.
My roles included casting, styling, concept d,evelopment and movement direction.
NO SHADE
CO-FOUNDER • MENTOR • DJ • MANAGER
In 2016 I co-founded No Shade, an initiative aimed at providing mentoring for aspiring female, non - binary & transgender DJs in Berlin.
I worked as part of a small team setting up all aspects of the program and brand identity and managed communications and bookings between No Shade and the clients.
Zalando x adidas Superstar Campaign
Project management and concept development, mentoring for the DJ program, and event production.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2023 & 2024
Project management and creative direction for a collaborative DJ mentoring program for teenagers and young adults with mental disabilities, developed in partnership between Special Olympics and Pastor Braun Haus with support from Sennheiser, Nike, and Pirate Studios.
NIKE AIR FORCE 1 SHADOW: PRODUCT LAUNCH
• PRODUCER • EVENT ORGANIZER • CONTENT CREATION
In September 2019 BassKöster produced the seeding event for the Nike Air Force 1 Shadow in Berlin.
My roles included:
VEENUS.ME
Choreography and Direction for multimedia dance performance premiered in Tallinn, Estonia.
THE COLD BREEZE KIKI BALL
Curation and event production for the Cold Breeze Kiki Ball at Kühlhaus Berlin in January 2023
NEW YORK TIMES ART LEADERS NETWORK
GRAPHIC DESIGN • MOTION DESIGN • LIVE STREAM CO-ORDINATION
In 2018 I co-produced and managed the live stream broadcast of the NYT Art Leaders Network summit in Berlin.
You can check out the videos we streamed and edited here .
NIKE AIR MAX 720 CAMPAIGN, GERMANY.
STYLIST
In January 2019 I worked on the German Nike Air 720 campaign.
My roles included:
MUSIC VIDEO
DIRECTOR • POST PRODUCTION • STYLING
Since 2017 I have directed several music videos and worked on several high-profile projects with other directors.
On many of the DIY projects, I have worked in numerous parallel roles, such as Producer, Director, Stylist & Editor.
Throughout these projects I have demonstrated a high level of skills including:
UNIT 26: DIY FASHION LAB & GALLERY
CO - FOUNDER • CURATOR
In January 2019 I co - founded UNIT 26 a fashion focused creative studio space in Berlin.
At the space we hosted regular sewing and fashion design lessons and workshop, art exhibitions and pop up shops.
Sadly we chose to close our doors at the beginning of this year due to Covid-19 restrictions but throughout the previous year we were able to host numerous events and work on exciting projects both independent and with high profile clients such as Nike and Adidas.
I was responsible for finding interesting creatives to collaborate with on our projects as well as produce promotional material - all the photo & video content we put out.
MOVE.UNLTD
CO-FOUNDER • CURATOR • PROJECT MANAGER • EVENT CORDINATOR
In September 2019 I co-founded MOVE.UNLTD alongside Andra Wöllert, Shaun Bass, Rachel Walker, Sara Fumaça & André Castro.
MOVE.UNLTD goes by the ethos of "Dance as Act of Resistance" and is an initiative focused on highlighting dance performance and culture in Berlin nightlife. As well as a series of events, parties and performances we have also hosted numerous, free and open-to-all classes, workshops and talks in the city.
Choreography and Creative Direction for Forest Swords "Shrine"
Creative Direction, Choreography & Casting for TOPSHOP @ B&&B 2018
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Hi, my name is Carmel Köster and
I specialize in creative production, project management and film.
↓ PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW SOME OF MY WORK ↓
SheSpace Tbilisi is a film by Carmel Köster & Mariana Berezovska.
The 45-minute documentary highlights the work of women who are carving out spaces of freedom and expression in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Co-Directed, filmed & edited by Carmel Köster
Photography & graphics for Mixmag by Carmel Köster
A short film in collaboration with Night Embassy for Nowness.
My roles included casting, styling, concept d,evelopment and movement direction.
NO SHADE
CO-FOUNDER • MENTOR • DJ • MANAGER
In 2016 I co-founded No Shade, an initiative aimed at providing mentoring for aspiring female, non - binary & transgender DJs in Berlin.
I worked as part of a small team setting up all aspects of the program and brand identity and managed communications and bookings between No Shade and the clients.
Zalando x adidas Superstar Campaign
Project management and concept development, mentoring for the DJ program, and event production.
NIKE AIR FORCE 1 SHADOW: PRODUCT LAUNCH
• PRODUCER • EVENT ORGANIZER • CONTENT CREATION
In September 2019 BassKöster produced the seeding event for the Nike Air Force 1 Shadow in Berlin.
My roles included:
NEW YORK TIMES ART LEADERS NETWORK
GRAPHIC DESIGN • MOTION DESIGN • LIVE STREAM CO-ORDINATION
In 2018 I co-produced and managed the live stream broadcast of the NYT Art Leaders Network summit in Berlin.
You can check out the videos we streamed and edited here .
NIKE AIR MAX 720 CAMPAIGN, GERMANY.
STYLIST
In January 2019 I worked on the German Nike Air 720 campaign.
My roles included:
MUSIC VIDEO
DIRECTOR • POST PRODUCTION • STYLING
Since 2017 I have directed several music videos and worked on several high-profile projects with other directors.
On many of the DIY projects, I have worked in numerous parallel roles, such as Producer, Director, Stylist & Editor.
Throughout these projects I have demonstrated a high level of skills including:
UNIT 26: DIY FASHION LAB & GALLERY
CO - FOUNDER • CURATOR
In January 2019 I co - founded UNIT 26 a fashion focused creative studio space in Berlin.
At the space we hosted regular sewing and fashion design lessons and workshop, art exhibitions and pop up shops.
Sadly we chose to close our doors at the beginning of this year due to Covid-19 restrictions but throughout the previous year we were able to host numerous events and work on exciting projects both independent and with high profile clients such as Nike and Adidas.
I was responsible for finding interesting creatives to collaborate with on our projects as well as produce promotional material - all the photo & video content we put out.
MOVE.UNLTD
CO-FOUNDER • CURATOR • PROJECT MANAGER • EVENT CORDINATOR
In September 2019 I co-founded MOVE.UNLTD alongside Andra Wöllert, Shaun Bass, Rachel Walker, Sara Fumaça & André Castro.
MOVE.UNLTD goes by the ethos of "Dance as Act of Resistance" and is an initiative focused on highlighting dance performance and culture in Berlin nightlife. As well as a series of events, parties and performances we have also hosted numerous, free and open-to-all classes, workshops and talks in the city.
Choreography and Creative Direction for Forest Swords "Shrine"
Creative Direction, Choreography & Casting for TOPSHOP @ B&&B 2018
↑THIS WAY UP↑