LOVE SUCKS

2023 – ZDF-Mediathek Series

Vampire Series – 8 x 30 min

Freelance Producing on behalf of Studio Zentral

The eight-part vampire series "Love Sucks," centered around a funfair boxing booth, has been in production in Frankfurt am Main and Cologne since the beginning of September. It's where Ben and prizefighter Zelda first cross paths. She skillfully knocks her opponent to the mat with a swift hook, but they soon discover a profound connection: genuine, absolute love. Furthermore, the two share a dark secret that transforms their families into bitter enemies. Despite overwhelming challenges, Ben and Zelda resolve to fight for their love.

Cast: Damian Hardung, Havana Joy Josephine Braun, Rick Okon, Anne Ratte-Polle, Stipe Erceg, Dennis Scheuermann, Margarita Breitkreiz, Dana Herfurth, Edita Malovčić, Lisa-Marie Koroll, Lotte Engels, Eveline Hall, Paula Kroh, Charleen Weiss, Arne-Carlos Böttcher uvm.

Directed by: Andreas Prochaska & Lea Becker

TV Com. Editors: Petra Tilger, Nadja Grünewald-Kalkofen

Creator: Marc O. Seng

Producer: Lasse Scharpen

Producers: Hannes Höhn, Artemis Kobra

Producers: U5 - Katrin Haase, Oliver Arnold

Written by: Marc O. Seng, Julia Penner, Thorsten Wettcke

Casting: Ana Dávila

DoPs: Carmen Treichl, Julian Krubasik

Edited by: Karin Hartusch, Valesca Peters

Prod. Design: Claus Rudolf Amler, Michael Randel

Costume Design: Katharina Schnelting