Esra Phul

Based in Cologne, Germany, Esra and Patrick are known for turning socially relevant stories into entertainment that reaches a wide audience. Their work blends strong genre storytelling with emotional depth, creating films and series that are both compelling and thought-provoking. Their debut series, Hype, a rap musical, introduced a format new to German television and earned a nomination for the Grimme Award. They are now in production on high-end series All Heroes Are Bastards, following people of immigrant descent who gain superpowers and fight back against exclusion and oppression. Beyond the screen, the duo advocate for equal opportunity and greater visibility for underrepresented talent in the film industry. With Talent Over Privilege, they launched Germany’s first awards ceremony celebrating film professionals of immigrant descent, creating a platform to recognise talent both in front of and behind the camera. Their aim is to bring more diverse voices into film and television and