RAW SOULS Productions Inc. is anything but your typical production company. Based in Los Angeles, it’s the brainchild of director and cinematographer duo Amélie Siegmund and Julian Kleinert, whose unique collaborative approach has put them behind the scenes for everything from viral music videos to short films at Cannes.
Amélie and Julian’s full-service production company has made a name for itself with a European mentality to its creative approach but on an American production scale, developing everything from commercials and music videos to narrative films based on collaboration and authenticity. They’re visually striking, with a timeless feel built around emotionally honest storytelling, cinematic visuals and intentional production design.
Since the company relocated to Los Angeles, it’s proven itself as an international name, working with artists from across the U.S. and Europe, with clients including AMIRI, Warner Music, Universal Music, Sony Music and Thomann and receiving recognition at international festivals and more. They aim to create films that aren’t just beautiful, but that also reveal human truths.
“RAW SOULS is the space where Amélie and I can turn the things we feel into something visible,” Julian Kleinet shared. “It is not only a production company to me—it is our shared language, our friendship and the life we are building through films.”
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At the heart of things, RAW SOULS is about two vastly different creative minds coming together to create a team, working together to create a single united vision.
“Amélie sees beauty and meaning in places other people often overlook,” Julian continued. “Working with her constantly reminds me that the strongest images are not only created with a camera, but with sensitivity, courage and a completely open heart.”
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“Julian gives my ideas structure without ever taking away their magic,” Amélie added. “He is the calm beside my creative chaotic brain, the person who helps turn feelings, visions and impossible dreams into something real.”
If you’re a music lover, there’s a good chance you’re already seen their work in action. For example, they directed and produced the music video for KAMRAD’s “Be Mine,” which has been viewed more than 12 million times on YouTube.
But that’s just one of their many music video credits. They’re also responsible for the videos for Robin Schulz and TOPIC’s “One By One,” Ray Dalton’s “ALL WE GOT,” felix jaehn’s “Ready For Your Love,” TOPIC and Becky G’s “Sorry Papi” and so many more.
They also wrote and produced the independent short film 2 [TU:], which had the honor of being selected to screen at the Short Film Corner during the 79th Festival de Cannes in May of this year.
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Starring Jeunixa, Sydney Malakeh and Deroway, the short film also boasts an original soundtrack by Symons Musik and David Grabowski.
RAW SOULS already has an impressive resume, and we anticipate even more exciting things in the company’s future as Amélie and Julian continue to lend their truly unique vision to new works.
“Julian and I are very different, but that is exactly what makes RAW SOULS work,” Amélie explained. “He is the brain behind so much of the structure—the communicator, the business-minded one, the person who can walk into a room, talk to everyone and stay connected all night. He loves people, movement and exchange. I am much more inward. I am usually the one at home writing ideas into my journal, sitting with my cat, observing, feeling and turning small moments into stories. I connect best one-on-one, while Julian could probably spend every day surrounded by people. He brings our ideas into the world; I often receive them from somewhere quieter. He builds the bridge, and I listen to the universe. RAW SOULS lives somewhere between those two energies—his clarity and openness, my intuition and imagination.”
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