OLAF WEGERMANN / SCHLEI CRIME NOVELS · 2024 – PRESENT
From book pages
to cinematic imagination.
A gripping story deserves a presence that sparks curiosity. For Olaf Wegermann, we combine cinematic book trailers, a website and print materials – from the first idea to the finished result.
Act 2 · The Hiding Place. Playback establishes a connection to YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗
CLIENT
Olaf Wegermann
Author of the Schlei crime novels
COLLABORATION
2024 – present
Film · web · print
OUR CONTRIBUTION
Concept, filming preparation and production
Website relaunch, design and support
THE CHALLENGE
Convey suspense.
Reach new readers.
Olaf Wegermann’s crime novels are set around Kappeln on the Schlei. In 2024, he approached us to raise awareness of his latest book and reach new readers. Existing crime fiction fans were also to be given a new way into the story.
Our idea: film selected scenes from the book. Rather than simply describe the plot, we let characters, places and atmosphere make an immediate impression. The book remained the foundation – and Olaf’s vision of his characters the benchmark.
01 / BOOK TRAILER
From the first scene
to the play button.
We developed the film adaptation, wrote the script, organised actors and locations and planned the on-site schedule. Filming took place around Kappeln – where the stories themselves are rooted.
Direction, sound, editing, channel creation and publishing also came from IDEA Studios. Close coordination with Olaf ensured that his fictional world became a fitting cinematic interpretation.
Finding the right characters.
Suitable actors were crucial. When someone cancelled a few days before filming, we arranged a replacement at short notice.
Preparing the shoot.
Agreed locations and a structured schedule laid the foundation for on-site production.
Beyond the shoot.
Olaf also plays the trailers in the background at fairs and readings. The films accompany his personal encounters with readers.
02 / WEBSITE RELAUNCH 2026
A world of books.
A digital presence.
We have managed the website since 2024. In 2026, we rebuilt it completely: from concept and structure through design and technology to content integration.
The main one-page website connects an introduction to the fictional world with the books, trailers and author. Visitors can find their way, experience the atmosphere and get to know Olaf – within one coherent presence.
Website views from 3 October 2026.
03 / PRINT & BOOK FAIR
A clear presence
in person too.
In 2026, an A6 postcard and shelf headers for a book fair complemented the author’s presence. We handled design and printing of the shelf headers – for Olaf Wegermann, two other authors and Sparkys Edition.
The latest books take centre stage. Large visuals help people find their way at the shelf; the postcard lets interested visitors take the fictional world away in a handy format. The materials serve different purposes while leading to the same story.
04 / COLLABORATION
A project begins.
Trust endures.
Book promotion developed into an ongoing collaboration. Since 2024, we have supported Olaf with website management and support; new projects bring film, digital media and print together.
The results include a more professional overall presence, a completely new website and repeat commissions. Positive feedback from Olaf and other authors shows us the value of close collaboration.
WHAT OLAF WEGERMANN SAYS
‘My expectations were exceeded. Looking forward to publication soon and to working together again!’
Olaf Wegermann · excerpt from his Google review
The review relates to the trailer production at that time.
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