about us

PASSION

We have a huge passion for horses and film making. We truly believe, that there is a solution for every scene with horses for your movie. If you will find the patience to combine the natural instinct and different character of each horse and take your time to train the horse for the task ahead, you will get the most beautiful moments on camera with these special animals.

EXPERIENCE & SAFETY

Filmpferde.com has also close partners in the following countries: Czech Republic, Austria, France, Spain, Hungary, Romania, Croatia and Poland.

Filmpferde.com is a department of ESN- The European Stuntnetwork GmbH and a member of the German Stunt Association and located in Germany.

Our stunt coordinators/ horse masters, stunt riders and horses possess long term experience in national and international movies, tv- shows, commercials, stunt- and mediaval- shows.

What we provide

conceptional planning,  preparation and implementation of horse stunts and scenes, department coordination, working across Europe with our partners, risk assessments, liability insurance, 2nd Unit, coaching of the actors and horses, providing certain props (fake horses and dummies).

Animal Protection Act

Our stunt coordinators/ horse masters are in possession of paragraph 11 animal protection act, which is an obligation on set in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The safety of the horses and the team have first priority.

 

our team

Suzanne Struben Séra

Suzanne Struben Séra

horse trainer, horse master

Suzi has started her career at the show “Der Zauberwald”. There she gained experience from the well known Franz Althoff and other terrific horse trainers. In her youth she went on a huge adventurous horse ride through France, Spain and Portugal for over a year.  Since then she has trained horses for shows and movies.

www.crew-united.com

Vanessa Wieduwilt

Vanessa Wieduwilt

stunt coordinator, horse master

Vanessa has started her stunt career at the age of 18. She has also passionately performed equestrian vaulting on international elite level for about 20 years. Since then she has worked as a professional stunt woman, stunt coordinator and horse master on international and national productions.

www.crew-united.com

Simon Grzesczak

Simon Grzesczak

stunt coordinator, horse master

Simon grew up in the stunt business. At very young age he already learned from his father, stunt coordinator Gerd Grzesczak. He studied production at the well-respected film academy of Ludwigsburg. His studies facilitated him to strengthen his creativity and his management skills.
Gerd Grzesczak

Gerd Grzesczak

stunt coordinator, horse master

Back then in 1973 Gerd founded one of the first stunt companies in Germany. His dedication for horses, his work as sculptor and his additional fighter education as ‘Maestro d’Armi’ in Milan have shaped his work life. He has been working as stunt coordinator, 2nd  unit director and horse master ever since.

www.crew-united.com

Gerd Grzesczak

Gerd Grzesczak

stunt coordinator, horse master

Back then in 1973 Gerd founded one of the first stunt companies in Germany. His dedication for horses, his work as sculptor and his additional fighter education as ‘Maestro d’Armi’ in Milan have shaped his work life. He has been working as stunt coordinator, 2nd  unit director and horse master ever since.

www.crew-united.com

Jana Jelenová

Jana Jelenová

horse trainer, horse master

Jana is an excellent and very experienced horse trainer. She didn’t have a mentor, so she learned everything about horses by watching the horses and just trying out by herself from a very young age. Since then she has done lots of movies in the Czech Republic and Germany.
Suzanne Struben Séra

Suzanne Struben Séra

horse trainer, horse master

Suzi has started her career at the show “Der Zauberwald”. There she gained experience from the well known Franz Althoff and other terrific horse trainers. In her youth she went on a huge adventurous horse ride through France, Spain and Portugal for over a year.  Since then she has trained horses for shows and movies.

www.crew-united.com

Gerd Grzesczak

Gerd Grzesczak

stunt coordinator, horse master

Back then in 1973 Gerd founded one of the first stunt companies in Germany. His dedication for horses, his work as sculptor and his additional fighter education as ‘Maestro d’Armi’ in Milan have shaped his work life. He has been working as stunt coordinator, 2nd  unit director and horse master ever since.

www.crew-united.com

Vanessa Wieduwilt

Vanessa Wieduwilt

stunt coordinator, horse master

Vanessa has started her stunt career at the age of 18. She has also passionately performed equestrian vaulting on international elite level for about 20 years. Since then she has worked as a professional stunt woman, stunt coordinator and horse master on international and national productions.

www.crew-united.com

Simon Grzesczak

Simon Grzesczak

stunt coordinator, horse master

Simon grew up in the stunt business. At very young age he already learned from his father, stunt coordinator Gerd Grzesczak. He studied production at the well-respected film academy of Ludwigsburg. His studies facilitated him to strengthen his creativity and his management skills.
Jana Jelenová

Jana Jelenová

horse trainer, horse master

Jana is an excellent and very experienced horse trainer. She didn’t have a mentor, so she learned everything about horses by watching the horses and just trying out by herself from a very young age. Since then she has done lots of movies in the Czech Republic and Germany.