Max Julian Otto, storyboard artist, concept artist, graphic artist, Leipzig
© M. Barré 2022

Max Julian Otto

  • Storyboard artist
  • concept artist
  • graphic artist

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Mobile+49 170 7334442
info@xmax-julian-otto.xde

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About Max Julian Otto

Max Julian Otto has been drawing storyboards for international commercials, television series and feature films since 1999. He likes to pass on his knowledge as a visiting lecturer (so far he has taught at the Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie DFFB, MET Film School and Hochschule für Schauspielkunst HfS "Ernst Busch", all in Berlin.)

Known for

Fictional projects as storyboard artist

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2022Ponyherz - Wild und frei (WT)Feature FilmMarkus DietrichRiva Filmproduktion [de]
2022Gute Freunde - Die wahre Geschichte des FC Bayern München (WT)
Folgen 3–6		Limited series, RTL [de], RTL+ [de]David DietlUFA FictionFolgen 3–6
2022Die Mittagsfrau (WT)Feature FilmBarbara AlbertLucky Bird Pictures (formerly Yellow Bird Pictures)
2022Bumper in Berlin
Ep 1		TV Series, Peacock [us]Richie KeenUniversal Television [us]Ep 1
2021Wann wird es endlich wieder so, wie es nie warFeature FilmSonja HeissKomplizen Film GmbH [de]
2020Funeral for a DogTV Series, Sky [de]MultipleFlare Entertainment GmbH [de]
2020Willi und die WunderkröteDocu-FictionMarkus DietrichFilmtank GmbH [de]
2017LaraFeature FilmJan-Ole GersterSchiwago Film GmbH [de]
2017Invisible Sue - Plötzlich unsichtbarFeature FilmMarkus Dietrichostlicht filmproduktion GmbH
2016Katharina LutherTV Movie, ARD [de], BR [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de], SWR [de]Julia von HeinzEikon Süd GmbH [de]
2015Homeland
episode 5.4		TV Series, Showtime [us]MultipleFox 21 [us]episode 5.4
2015RenegadesFeature FilmSteven QualeEuropaCorp [fr]
2013Borgia
Episoden 301, 303		TV Series, Canal+ [fr]MultipleAtlantique Productions [fr]Episoden 301, 303
2012The Physician
Szenen 1 - 5		Feature FilmPhilipp StölzlUFA Cinema GmbH [de]Szenen 1 - 5
2011Riskante PatientenTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de], WDR [de]Stefan KrohmerClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)
2010FortressFeature FilmKirsi Marie LiimatainenKordes & Kordes Film GmbH [de]
2010Mein Bruder, sein Erbe und ichTV Movie, ZDF [de]Imogen KimmelKordes & Kordes Film GmbH [de]
2009PollFeature FilmChris KrausKordes & Kordes Film GmbH [de]
2007Contact High (WT)Feature FilmMichael GlawoggerLotus-Film GmbH [at]

Advertising/Image/Music videos as storyboard artist

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2022Giropay Deutschland - Zuverlässig, sicher und genauCommercialJan Bonnypeoplegrapher
2021Payback - EcouponingCommercialKai SchonrathCzar [de]
2021Otto x LeGer - XmasCommercialMarcus GaabMarkenfilm Berlin GmbH [de]
2021Otto - LG Waschtrockner (WT)CommercialRobert GoldMarkenfilm GmbH & Co. KG
2021Deichmann - Ein Fest voller Schuhe ist ein Fest voller LiebeCommercialRobin PolakCzar [de]
2021Telekom - MagentaEins Unlimited. Telekom erlebenCommercialBastian GlaessnerTony Petersen Film
2021DrSmile - Lass Dein Selbstbewusstsein strahlenCommercialAndreas HennDog Ear Films GmbH
2020Bosch - Home of HomemadeCommercialRobin PolakCzar [de]
2019L'Oréal - Barber Talks. Mario GötzeCommercialHarun HazarFilm Deluxe GmbH
2019Aldi - Günstiger Preis (NOT RELEASED)CommercialFrank SprungCzar [de]
2018Ziegert - Alles aus einer HandCommercialRoman ProchnowDog Ear Films GmbH
2018Aldi - Zeit für Neues. CheckerCommercialKai SchonrathCzar [de]
2018Deichmann - Mach den Sommer legendärCommercialRobin PolakCzar [de]
2018Aldi - Alles für die KleinenCommercialKai SchonrathCzar [de]
2018A1 TV Kombi - SuperkleberCommercialRobin PolakDas Rund GmbH [at]
2018Ferrero - Joghurtschnitte. Passt immer dazwischenCommercialBritta KrauseErste Liebe Filmproduktion GmbH [de]
2018MyToys - SpringCommercialRobin PolakCzar [de]
2018Aldi - Italienische Wochen. KnotschiCommercialKai SchonrathCzar [de]
2018Kaufland - Essen ist… (mehrere Spots)CommercialElisha Smith LeverockMarkenfilm GmbH & Co. KG
2018Die Mobiliar - Change The StorylineCommercialElisha Smith LeverockJung von Mat Limmat [ch]
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Further projects as storyboard artist

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020The LeapVideo InstallationBoris Hars-TschachotinLiquid Blues Production [de]

Fictional projects as concept artist

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2022Imperium (WT)Feature FilmJan-Ole GersterSchiwago Film GmbH [de]
2014Point Break
Konzeptzeichnungen Kostüm		Feature FilmEricson CoreAlcon Entertainment [us]Konzeptzeichnungen Kostüm
2014Alles ist Liebe
Concept Art Kostüm		Feature FilmMarkus GollerHenning Ferber Filmproduktions GmbH [de]Concept Art Kostüm
2014Oskar FeverShort FilmRobin PolakC-Films (Deutschland) GmbH [de]
2010Tom SawyerFeature Film, Degeto [de]Hermine HuntgeburthNeue Schönhauser Filmproduktion GmbH

Fictional projects as graphic artist

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2007Monogamie für AnfängerTV Movie, arte, SWR [de]Marc MalzeMaran Film GmbH [de]

Advertising/Image/Music videos as graphic artist

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2013DENZ - D1Industrial VideoAndreas HennDog Ear Films GmbH
2013Studio B - Huawei (WT)Industrial VideoAndreas HennDog Ear Films GmbH

Non-fictional projects as graphic artist

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2017This is the War Room!Short DocumentaryBoris Hars-TschachotinLiquid Blues Production [de]
2017Pre-CrimeDocumentary FeatureMultipleKloos & Co. Medien GmbH

Fictional projects in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2009Der kleine NaziShort FilmPetra LüschowKordes & Kordes Film GmbH [de]production designer
2004Don´t be woolishShort FilmMax Julian OttoKordes & Kordes Film GmbH [de]director

Advertising/Image/Music videos in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2016Groupon - Make Your Summer SensationalCommercialAndreas HennDog Ear Films GmbHstoryliner

Other projects

YearProject typeTitleActivityCompany
2014art | installationBigger than Life – Sir Ken Adam´s Filmdesign: Lines in FlowZeichnerDeutsche Kinemathek Berlin
2011art | exhibitionZwischen Film und Kunst – Storyboards von Hitchcock bis SpielbergExhibition participant/ Greetings/ Live drawingsDeutsche Kinemathek Berlin

Awards

YearAward
2018Finalist Comicbuchpreis der Berthold-Leibinger-Stiftung
2005Gudrun-Wassermann-Buschan-Preis der Stadt Mannheim für Bühnen- und Kostümbild

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishFrenchGerman
Experience abroadCentral Europe: Estonia, Poland
Western Europe: England
Further references2005: Gudrun-Wassermann-Buschan-Preis, City of Mannheim, for stage- and costume design
2018: Finalist German Comic Book Award with the Graphic Novel "Die leuchtende Nacht" (author & Illustrator)
2020: guest lecturer storyboarding, DFFB, Berlin
2022: guest lecturer storyboarding, MET Film School, Berlin
2022: guest lecturer storyboarding/ project development HfS Ernst Busch, Berlin
Immediate working areaLeipzig
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Saxony
Accommodation possibilitiesBerlin, Cologne, Hamburg