
ANTIMAE FILM is a film production company based in Münster. Steffi Köhler and Marc Pierschel have set themselves the goal of producing authentic films that inspire, move, and empower. Their fictional and non-fictional stories engage with discourses on social changes, marginalization, and the visibility of individuals. This also involves critically questioning the filmmaking process.
In 2023, Köhler and Pierschel received a scholarship from the Mediengründerzentrum NRW.
Steffi Koehler was born in Lutherstadt Wittemberg in 1986 and studied media technology in Leipzig. Steffi is a producer and filmmaker. After studying media technology in Leipzig, she completed a traineeship at Story House Production GmbH in Berlin, where she also worked as a post-production supervisor. From 2020 to 2025, she was co-director of Filmwerkstatt Münster e.V., and since January 1, 2025, she has been the managing director of Filmwerkstatt.
In 2024, Steffi participated in the International Film Festival Rotterdam Lab and was invited by the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW. She is a member of WIFT Germany, Filmbüro NW, and ProQuote Film.


Marc Pierschel was born in 1978 in Hildesheim, Germany. After studying sociology and cultural studies in Münster, he founded the collective "roots of compassion" in 2002 and, a little later, the "compassion media" publishing house. In 2009, he made his first documentary film, "EDGE." In 2012, Pierschel established his production company, "blackrabbit images." Through this company, he has produced and directed several documentaries focusing on the human-animal relationship, including "Live and Let Live" (2013), "184" (2015), "The End of Meat" (2016), "Butenland" (2019), and "Future Science" (2025).
With ANTIMAE FILM, we want to not only produce films that address important discourses but also critically question these discourses during the filmmaking process. This is why we strive for a fair, safe and creative working environment for all involved and have formulated guidelines that define ANTIMAE FILM’s approach to filmmaking.
Sustainability
We commit to adhering to the ecological minimum standards of the Green Motion set by the Green Shooting Working Group, provided that our budget allows. Furthermore, and regardless of budget, we offer only vegan catering during our productions. Only animal-free and vegan products (make-up, clothing, etc.) should be used.
Animals
We shoot only with rescued animals from/on farm sanctuaries, as long as the animal(s) is/are subject to no or only minimal stress. All scenes should be carefully rehearsed beforehand. A person familiar with the animal(s) will supervise the filming and the well-being of the animal(s).
Diversity
The trades in the film will be staffed with at least 50% FLINTA* people. We strive for a diverse staff and cast, to the extent that this is compatible with the script.
Safe Space
We aim to ensure a fair and relaxed working environment and will not tolerate any forms of discrimination or abuse of power on set. A contact person is available for all persons involved.
Payment
We strive for fair payment for all trades and, depending on the financing situation, we aim to pay the trades in the film according to the German United Services Union tariffs.
FINTA* explicitly includes marginalized groups, i.e. women/females*, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender people.
ANTIMAE FILM is a film production company based in Münster. Steffi Köhler and Marc Pierschel have set themselves the goal of producing authentic films that inspire, move, and empower. Their fictional and non-fictional stories engage with discourses on social changes, marginalization, and the visibility of individuals. This also involves critically questioning the filmmaking process.
In 2023, Köhler and Pierschel received a scholarship from the Mediengründerzentrum NRW.

