Meet the primates!

Every great production company has an origin story. Ours starts at the bottom of the call sheet.

Moritz and Ben began their careers as set runners — learning the craft from the ground up, absorbing every role, every department, every chaos-fuelled shoot day along the way. From PA to producer, they've worked in virtually every position the industry has to offer. Today, they lead gorillahippo as the silverbacks they've become: experienced, decisive, and deeply committed to doing things right.

But what sets them apart isn't just the résumé — it's the values they bring to every set.

How They Work

At gorillahippo, fair pay, mutual respect, and a positive working environment aren't talking points — they're non-negotiables. Moritz and Ben believe that great work only comes from people who feel valued, heard, and genuinely motivated. That means treating every crew member — from the director to the set runner — as an essential part of the creative process.

Because that's exactly what they are.

Their philosophy is simple: skill + passion + the right atmosphere = exceptional results. It's a formula they've tested across hundreds of productions, and it shows in the work.

More Than a Production Company

gorillahippo is a community — built around creativity, collaboration, and the kind of frank, human approach that's rare in this industry. When you work with us, you're not just hiring a crew. You're joining a tribe that's invested in making something genuinely great.

That energy is in everything we produce. And it's why our clients keep coming back.