Employer Branding for FWF

DOCUMENTARY FOR ORF1

“THE HUNT FOR A VACCINE” WITH LISA GADENSTÄTTER

A vaccine to prevent the spread of coronavirus is almost within reach. In this documentary, Lisa Gadenstätter visits the laboratories where it could be produced and takes a look behind the scenes of the research going on within.

Employer Branding for FWF

PRESENTING AUSTRIA’S RESEARCHERS

In an eight-part series for the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), WEST4MEDIA presents the country’s leading researchers, both at work and at home. The high-quality films explain their research in a way that every viewer can follow.

TV AD FOR AUSTRIAN NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE

LOOKING FORWARD

With the tagline “A good reason to look forward,” the Austrian National Tourist Office has launched a campaign that will run domestically and across Europe. The eagerness many have to finally get away is perfectly captured in the ad.

Branded Content for Red Bull TV

The KTM Rally team's journey back to DAKAR

We continue to get to know the people who made  the KTM Rally Team what it is today - a family of elite athletes who are fearlessly charging ahead to compete in the sport that they love during unprecedented times.

DOCUMENTARY FOR SERVUSTV

EMILIO COMICI – FOOTSTEPS OF A CLIMBING LEGEND

In the 1930s, Emilio Comici was among the very best climbers in Italy. He was a master of the ‘sixth grade’ – the highest grade of difficulty in rock climbing at the time. Celebrated climber Peter Habeler and Comici expert Ivo Rabanser trace the footsteps of the Italian pioneer and repeat two of his most famous tours.

ANIMATION FOR BUNDESLIGA

BUNDESLIGA TACKLES COVID

We have produced an animation for the Bundesliga that explains what fans must take into consideration when attending games during the coronavirus pandemic.

Branded content FOR A1

ADVENT MAGIC WITH OMAR SARSAM

Omar Sarsam presents the four episodes of this series about baking, decorating and other creative ideas that will ensure Christmas with the family is a hit.

SOCIAL MEDIA Content for OMV

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PLASTIC

We have produced five short animations for OMV that explain in an easy-to-understand way why plastic plays such an important role in our everyday lives.

YOUTUBE SERIES FOR REMAX

Secret of Success with Michael Polzler

REMAX CEO Michael Polzler shares in the twelve-part YouTube series his top tips for REMAX employees and anyone interested in boosting the success of their real estate business.

Social Media Content for The Red Bulletin

Athletes open up

We are producing a series of three-minute text-on-screen clips for the online and print magazine “The Red Bulletin” using archive material, which will serve to promote published articles across various channels.

AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY FOR OMV

REOIL – FROM PLASTIC TO GOLD

In a pilot project called ReOil, OMV is converting waste plastic back into crude oil. We made a film about this project that has won Gold at the Deauville Green Awards.

PROJECT DOCUMENTATION FOR APG

NEW POWER LINE IN SALZBURG

WEST4MEDIA is accompanying Austrian Power Grid (APG) as they construct a new ultra-high voltage line in Salzburg. Over the next five years, this line will close a gap in Austria’s national grid.

DOCUMENTARY FOR SERVUSTV

MOUNTAIN WORLDS: SEEKING AND FINDING FREEDOM

Many see the mountains as retreats that offer endless freedom ­– a utopian dream for city dwellers desperate to escape the stress of everyday urban life. This film is dedicated to those who have pursued that dream and found the freedom they craved.

ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

A GOOD SUMMER IN AUSTRIA

The Austrian National Tourist Office’s new advertising campaign featuring the slogan “A good summer awaits you” has whet the appetite of the country’s citizens to explore what Austria has to offer.

Employer Branding FOR THE FWF

PRESENTING AUSTRIA’S RESEARCHERS

The FWF (Austrian Science Fund) is not only an important institution for research, but also a modern organisation with a modern approach to communication. We are delighted that WEST4MEDIA can support the FWF with help and advice.

Corporate content FOR MONDI

SAFETY NEVER SLEEPS

The importance of safety in the workplace should not only become apparent after an accident. For this reason, safety is among the most important topics at Mondi when communicating with staff.

DOCUMENTARY FOR PULS 4

STROLZ AND THE ACTRESS

In the third part of the series “STROLZ MEETS”, Matthias Strolz catches up with actress and cabaret artist Kathi Straßer. The ex-politician also takes to the stage in Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator. The result is a unique and extraordinary television event.

MAGAZINE FORMAT FOR A1 TELEKOM

AN EXCITING NEW DECADE OF DIGITALISATION!

Digitalisation makes our lives more colourful and much faster. It opens up new avenues for us to explore. The team at A1 is behind this revolution. We have developed and produced a magazine-format show for the company, covering the latest trends and challenges.

THE ABC OF ... DRIFTING

Sideways is the new way forward

This 26-minute documentary explores the daring world of drifting.

YOUTUBE SERIES FOR RED BULL TV

The Best Breakers Dissect Dance

If breakdancing is a vocabulary then The Breakdown is the actual dialogue between dancer and fans of the art form. We created a 3 part series that features the world’s best B-Boys and B-Girls in all their glory. In this series dancers BREAKDOWN their best battles, routines and moments in competition for the masses.

TV AD & VIRAL VIDEO FOR VOLKSWAGEN

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL

The 2018 UEFA Futsal EURO is being held in Slovenia, and we had the honour of producing a television ad for the official partner, Volkswagen, as well as film a prank video based on a concept and idea of Plantage Berlin.

SERVUS TV BERGWELTEN DOKUMENTARY

TRENTINO

The Bergwelten documentary “Trentino”, produced for ServusTV, showcases the glorious region in the Italian Alps.

LIVE PRODUCTION

WEST4MEDIA SETS SAIL FOR THE AMERICA’S CUP

In spring 2021, the America’s Cup – the world’s oldest regatta – will set a course for Auckland, New Zealand. We joined forces with Riedel Communications to see off stiff competition in a global call for tenders and be selected as the event’s production partner. Our technical and innovative concept convinced the organisers that we are the right crew for this mammoth undertaking. To pull it off, we have founded a new production company called circle-o, which is located in Vienna.

Sport Documentary RED BULL TV

ABC of… MOTOGP ™

If terms like ‘apex’, ‘dyno’ and ‘shakedown’ leave you scratching your head, this is the documentary for you.

The series “ABC of …” for Red Bull TV is all about giving the viewer an insight into a popular sport. In each 26-minute episode, we present everything you need to know, from A to Z. The second season focuses on climbing, parkour, surfing, motocross, skateboarding, Red Bull BC One and BMX. The episode ABC of ... MotoGP™ is already available online.

Award for TV Graphics

UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

The UCI has been using new graphics produced by WEST4MEDIA and partner BDA Creative for one year. This collaboration has now been recognised with an Eyes & Ears award.

Social Media Clips for Red Bull TV

"The Road Trick" with Adam Trent

Top athletes like Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen and ski-jumping legend Thomas Morgenstern have witnessed so much in their careers that it’s almost impossible to catch them off guard. However, when magician Adam Trent delves into his box of tricks, the Red Bull aces are soon left speechless.

How-to Corporate TV

Every last drop

The term “mature field” is used to describe an oil or gas field that is either in decline or reaching the end of its productive life. 

COMMERCIALS FOR ÖSTERREICH WERBUNG

#FEELAUSTRIA - Welcome home!

The current advertising campaign of ÖSTERREICH WERBUNG was produced by WEST4MEDIA. The new television and cinema commercials present the magnificent Alps in all of their glory as a destination for holidaymakers.

And the winner is...

WEST4MEDIA scoops 3 awards in Cannes!

Time to celebrate at WEST4MEDIA! We have recently been informed that our productions “Eurovison Song Contest Opener 2015” (ORF/Österreich Werbung), “HoHo Wien” (Kerbler Gruppe), and “Mature Fields” (OMV) will be among the winners at the 2016 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.

TV PRODUCTION

AIRPOWER16 - Come fly with me...

AIRPOWER is one of Europe’s biggest air shows. A whopping 300,000 fans flooded through the gates in Zeltweg to enjoy two days packed with spectacular displays performed by more than 240 aircraft. WEST4MEDIA was commissioned by the Austrian Federal Armed Forces, Red Bull and the Federal State of Styria to take care of the entire television production of AIRPOWER16.

TV Graphics

World Ski Championships in St. Moritz

Austria brought home an impressive haul of nine medals from the World Ski Championships in St. Moritz. And WEST4MEDIA played its part in ensuring that viewers at home were kept up to date. Together with our partner BDA Creative, we created the graphics used for all television broadcasts of the huge winter sport event around the world.

WEST4MEDIA

Check out our new showreel!

Sometimes it’s difficult to believe what you can get done in just a year. As is now tradition at WEST4MEDIA, we’ve put together a new showreel this summer to present some of the many highlights we’ve enjoyed over the last 12 months.

High-speed heavy load

Fast forward to Schwechat

After 30 years of service, the old column responsible for producing sulphur-free fuel at Raffinerie Schwechat was retired. Its successor, a behemoth built in Deggendorf, Germany, simply needed delivering. But with the new column weighing in at 382 tonnes, measuring 24 metres long and having a diameter of 5 metres, it was always going to be a big and painstakingly slow job.

A NEW ARRIVAL IN VIENNA

Motion Design made by WEST4MEDIA

WEST4MEDIA has begun collaborating with branding agency BDA Creative to provide motion graphics, 3D animations, on-air branding and sport graphics in Austria.

A new ice age

Ice hockey trailer for Servus TV

How can you know for sure that the summer is over? The ice hockey season has already begun! ServusTV and the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga asked us to produce a cool trailer for the start of the new season and we were more than happy to oblige.

A day in the world of OMV

One Day

Filling up your tank couldn’t be easier, but have you ever wondered what goes into getting the petrol to the pump in the first place?

Time to celebrate

10 YEARS of WEST4MEDIA

Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun! Ten whole years have passed since WEST4MEDIA first opened its doors for business, and we’re getting all teary-eyed and nostalgic as we look back at the highlights of what has been a rollercoaster ride. We are proud of what we have achieved and how far we have come, and we would all like to express our gratitude to our friends, customers, partners and colleagues for their support throughout. Roll on the next ten years!

Eurovision Song Contest - Part 2

WEST4MEDIA produces opening sequence

According to ORF, the Eurovision Song Contest was the biggest one-off production in the history of the broadcaster. All the more reason then for WEST4MEDIA to be proud of the opening sequence it produced for this year’s event.

Eurovision Song Contest - Part 1

Conchita - Unstoppable

As part of ORF’s coverage of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, WEST4MEDIA was commissioned to produce “Conchita – Unstoppable”. The documentary accompanies the singer over the twelve eventful months that followed her Song Contest triumph in Copenhagen.

RED BULL RACING in Vienna

Highlights from the Formula 1 Show Run

If the Viennese don’t come to the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, the Red Bull Ring must come to Vienna. To promote the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix on 21st June, Vienna’s impressive Rathausplatz was transformed into a mini racetrack for an afternoon of high-octane action. WEST4MEDIA was commissioned by RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE to cover the event with three camera teams.

NEW WEST4MEDIA SHOWREEL

A 2014 TO REMEMBER

WEST4MEDIA takes a look back at an exciting 2014, in which we flew three times around the world and worked on unique projects, from getting the initial concept down on paper to adding the final touches in post production.

Alpine World Ski Championships 2015 in Vail

WEST4MEDIA designs TV graphics

In 2013, the organising committee of the World Ski Championships in Vail invited the world’s leading TV graphics companies to pitch their ideas for the opening sequence and race graphics of the event. The committee chose WEST4MEDIA. Between 2^nd and 15^th February 2015, our graphics will be seen by viewers around the world.

Corporate communication on film

WEST4MEDIA publishes study

Peter Hajek and WEST4MEDIA have published Austria’s first study on the topic of corporate TV. The Top500 companies interviewed are relying ever more on videos to communicate their messages and ideas.

VEREINIGTE BÜHNEN WIEN

ELISABETH - THE HIGHLIGHTS

Elisabeth is the most successful musical of the production company Vereinigten Bühnen Wien. Since its premiere in 1992, the hit musical has been performed more than 7,000 times around the world to audiences totalling almost 10 million. Nevertheless, the show continues to go from strength to strength thanks to an appeal the reaches far beyond the city limits of Vienna. WEST4MEDIA has produced a 7-minute film of highlights from the musical. 

Award-winning documentary

WEST4MEDIA scoops double gold in Cannes

WEST4MEDIA has won double gold at the Corporate Media & TV Awards in Cannes. The documentary “Mauthausen Memorial Redesign - Bringing the Past to the Present” was awarded a coveted Gold Dolphin in the categories Science & Knowledge and History & Civilisation. 

The future of energy

Water over oil

Water and sunlight form the foundation of tomorrow’s energy supply. Using the power of the sun, scientist Erwin Reisner is attempting to split water into its constituent parts: oxygen and hydrogen. The latter, an element bursting with energy, has the potential to replace oil as the fuel of the future for our cars.

Award-winning production

Silver Victoria for OMV Hydrogen film

We are delighted to have produced a film in collaboration with our customer OMV that is not only informative and entertaining, but also worthy of recognition by an international jury. Competing with 326 other submissions, our film on hydrogen and fuel cells has been honoured with a Silver Victoria.

The people behind pipes

New Customer: Corporate film for Pipelife

Pipelife belongs to the Wienerberger Group. The Wiener Neudorf based pipe manufacturer employs around 2,600 staff in 27 countries. We are delighted to list one of the world’s leading suppliers of pipe systems among our customers.

Insurance telematics explained

Car insurance is about to get personal

Owning a car certainly has its drawbacks: maintenance is anything but cheap, and when it comes to insurance premiums, responsible motorists are dealt an unfair hand as they pay for the aggressive habits of other drivers.

OMV hydrogen film

The future of mobility

Experts predict that tomorrow’s cars will be powered by hydrogen – an element that has the potential to become our next significant source of energy.

On the lookout for innovation

Young geniuses – Inventing our future

Our future is shaped by the innovative ideas of young and enthusiastic inventors. In this 50-minute ServusTV report, entrepreneur Hannes Jagerhofer takes us on an exciting journey from idea to implementation.

REPORT SERIES FOR ORF SPORT

HANS KNAUSS INVESTIGATES

As part of this season’s live coverage of the Ski World Cup on ORF, WEST4MEDIA has produced a series of reports featuring Hans Knauss to take a closer look at the technique, equipment and history of alpine racing.

WINGS FOR LIFE WORLD RUN

FDTF MUSIC VIDEO FOR RED BULL

On 4th May 20014, runners of all ages and abilities in 40 countries around the globe will take part in the "Wings for Life World Run". Starting at precisely the same time, the runners will be spurred on by the inspirational lyrics of the official event song, recorded by FDTF. Shooting the video for the song was a 'family affair' for WEST4MEDIA, for the band's bassist, Philip 'Pipo' Oszwald, has been an editor and designer at the production company for many years.

Ratings hits

TV audience welcomes WEST4MEDIA productions

Vienna-based production company WEST4MEDIA has achieved above-average ratings for ServusTV with its three most recent productions.

THIRD TV AD FOR FIS

WORLD SNOW DAY 2014

For the third year running, WEST4MEDIA has produced a TV ad for the International Ski Federation initiative World Snow Day (19^th January 2014).

WEST4MEDIA presents new show reel

Best of WEST4MEDIA

From Africa to the edge of space - there is nowhere WEST4MEDIA won't venture to capture stunning shots and document fascinating stories.

New customer: Wiener Linien

The city's new sound

Wiener Linien has ushered in a new era this summer by overhauling the announcements made on its public transport lines. The challenges faced by the company and their sound designer were documented in a ‘making-of’ produced by WEST4MEDIA.

the inside story of Red Bull Stratos

MISSION TO THE EDGE OF SPACE

One year on from Felix Baumgartner’s historic leap comes “Mission to the Edge of Space” – a documentary which features previously unreleased footage and follows the Red Bull Stratos team as they meticulously prepare for the big day. WEST4MEDIA was commissioned by Red Bull Media House to produce this fascinating look behind the scenes.

AIRPOWER13

Another safe landing for WEST4MEDIA!

AIRPOWER is Europe’s most spectacular air show. The two-day event held in Zeltweg features more than 200 aircraft and a variety of breathtaking and daring displays. At this year’s show, the 15-strong WEST4MEDIA crew again played their part, putting on an impressive display of their own.

DOCUMENTARY FOR THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR

Mauthausen Memorial Redesign

Since 2011, WEST4MEDIA has been following the redesign of the Mauthausen Memorial. A feature-length documentary is now in production, but a preview is already available.

COMMISSIONED by TERRA MATER FACTUAL STUDIOS

Africa Race - Two Brothers between Paris and Dakar

WEST4MEDIA has been commissioned by Terra Mater Factual Studios to produce a 5-part documentary series "Africa Race - Two Brothers between Paris and Dakar", set to air on ServusTV from 25th February.

WEST4MEDIA PRODUCES HIGHLIGHT SHOW

RED BULL PLAYSTREETS 2013

Red Bull PlayStreets is a breathtaking slope style contest staged in the heart of Bad Gastein’s old town. WEST4MEDIA was commissioned by Red Bull Media House to produce a 26-minute highlight show for the international market

New TV ad for FIS

World Snow Day 2013

WEST4MEDIA produces next TV advert for the International Ski Federation's World Snow Day.

5-part series for ORF

Schladming - the World Championships Town

As of 9th January we will be making our mark on ORF: our new report series "Schladming - the World Championships Town" will be aired every Wednesday from 10 p.m. The Alpine Ski World Championships will commence in Schladming at the beginning of February. The 5-part series of reports focuses on the locals, athletes, restaurateurs and organisers, whose stories will be woven together and told chronologically.

TV advert

L’Oréal trust in WEST4MEDIA

L’Oréal Österreich commission WEST4MEDIA to produce new TV ad for "Garnier UltraLift" with women who took part in Austria's "Anti-Wrinkle Challenge".

Feature Series for Servus TV Hockey Night

HOCKEY HURTS

Ice hockey is not for the faint-hearted. Few games come to an end without at least one player suffering concussion or losing a couple of teeth. Servus TV Hockey Night commissioned WEST4MEDIA to take a closer look at why injuries are par for the course in one of the toughest sports around. By performing simple experiments in a controlled environment, we simulated the most commonly sustained injuries in ice hockey.

WEST4MEDIA in the Wild Wild East

GT CITY CHALLENGE IN BAKU

GT City Challenge is a motorsport event like no other, featuring a track at the heart of the city centre and a collection of fascinating racing cars. The last GT City Challenge was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. WEST4MEDIA covered the event with a 14-strong team.

Dynamic, modern, memorable

the new logo of WEST4MEDIA

To coincide with the relocation of the production company to Schloßgasse 13, WEST4MEDIA has launched its new logo.

From 2005, the white four set in front of a red background stood for the highest standards of quality in the television industry, and could be seen in the closing credits of Emmy Award winning television productions and prize-winning reports and documentaries.

WEST4MEDIA relocates

New Office in Schlossgasse

A Biedermeier building erected in 1837 in Vienna’s Margareten district is the new home of WEST4MEDIA. Located at Schloßgasse 13, we now have a generous working environment for our editorial and production team, four edit suites with shared media space, a dedicated voice recording studio and colour correction unit. Simply put, we are more than suitably equipped to take on the challenges and meet the demands of our ever increasing television and film production business.

Blockbusters for Servus TV

“Die Sportdokumentation” Leads the Way

The sport documentary series “Die Sportdokumentation” produced by WEST4MEDIA for ServusTV was the broadcaster’s most successful format in June and July, achieving the highest viewership on the respective broadcast days in the process.

Program Teaser for ORF

WEST4MEDIA produces Olympics Promotion

The Summer Olympic Games is the greatest sporting show on earth. In 2012, London will host the spectacle and welcome 10,500 athletes from 200 countries. As usual, the ORF will provide live and comprehensive coverage of the action. To give their viewers a taste of what’s to come ahead of the opening ceremony, the Austrian broadcaster is promoting the Games with a tailor-made campaign. 

New Show Reel

Best of 2011

WEST4MEDIA proudly presents its new show reel.

TV ad for the International Ski Federation (FIS)

World Snow Day

WEST4MEDIA commissioned by International Ski Federation (FIS) to produce TV ad for World Snow Day.

Video for the European Handball Federation

20 Years of the EHF

WEST4MEDIA produces European Handball Federation birthday video for Infront Sports & Media

New customer

Vereinigte Bühnen Wien

On 4th October 1997 one of today’s most successful musicals had its international premier. Since then more than six million theatre-goers around the world have seen Dance of the Vampires. WEST4MEDIA has produced a trailer featuring the most beautiful moments of the global hit.

AIRPOWER11

It'll take your breath away...

WEST4MEDIA produces TV ad for AIRPOWER11.

E.S.F. SNOW

Time for the next level

The European Ski Federation (E.S.F.) recently commissioned WEST4MEDIA to produce two video clips for the new sport and tourism concept "SNOW". Following a few days of filming in Liechtenstein, the finishing touches were added to two clips which meet two different criteria. The first is an informative clip which introduces and explains the "SNOW" concept to the viewer, while the second works on a more stylistic level to whet the appetite and promote interest.

Image Video

RHI recruits women

We are proud to announce a new client. The leading refractories company RHI commissioned WEST4MEDIA to produce a corporate video. For the initiative "FEMTech" a movie has since been produced, which introduces RHI as an employer of women.

The grand finale

Red Bull Air Race 2010

The grand finale of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at the German Lausitzring left a lasting impression on the crowd, the pilots and the organisers.

Hero Shoot

Red Bull Air Race 2010

In 2010 WEST4MEDIA will once again produce the most spectacular motorsport event of our time: the Red Bull Air Race. However, before the season commences all of the race pilots have to prove their talent and skills live on stage. This year the Salzburg Arena was transformed into a huge film studio to shoot the ‘hero' and greenbox shots. Interviews with the pilots were also part of the project.

Perfect double

Second Emmy for Red Bull Air Race!

For the second consecutive year WEST4MEDIA is celebrating an Emmy. "It's wonderful if you can win such a prize just once in your life. Twice is sensational," said Managing Director Alexander Strohmer somewhat sleepily given the time difference. The Red Bull Air Race, which has been produced by WEST4MEDIA since 2005, picked up the coveted trophy for the second time in succession at the 31st Annual Sports Emmy Awards Show.

TV show for ORF

Kiddy Contest 2009

The Kiddy Contest is turning fifteen. And the passion of the kids is still unparalleled. Yet on the TV production side, everything is new. For the first time WEST4MEDIA will produce the successful children and music show for the broadcasters ORF and NICK. A DVD will be out just before Christmas.