nar8tive brings together freelance talents from the advertising industry, film, photography and journalism, a network that has proven itself over time and in numerous projects.
Founder
Christian Bobst
Photography, Video & Art Direction
Christian Bobst studied graphic design and worked as an Art- and Creative director for major advertising agencies in Switzerland and Germany. In 2010 he started working as a reportage photographer. He won numerous advertising awards, among them several Cannes Lions, Clios, Eurobests and Art Director's Club trophies. His photo stories won prizes at the World Press Photo Award, POYi, NPPA, and Swiss Press Photo Award. Christian initiated nar8tive in 2022.
Freelance partners
Angela Koeckritz
Text & Journalism
Angela Köckritz, studied political science, sinology and art history. Since 2007 she worked for Die Zeit, from 2011 to 2017 as their China correspondent, and from 2017 to 2020 she reported from the African continent, based in Senegal. Angela has won many awards for her work. She and Christian Bobst have realized several articles for GEO and die Zeit.
Urs Schrepfer
Text & Concept
Urs Schrepfer has worked as an Executive and Creative Director for agencies such as Advico Young & Rubicam, Jung von Matt and Publicis and was awarded with many of the most prestigeous advertising awards in the world. Urs Schrepfer and Christian Bobst have worked together in agencies and as a freelance team since 1999.
Wolfgang Weigl
Film editing
Wolfgang Weigl's first step in the film business was as assistant to Wim Wender’s editor Peter Przygodda. Since 2001 he works as a freelance film editor for numerous feature films and documentaries like „The diary of Anne Frank“and several Netflix movies. He edited award-winning commercial campaigns and music videos.
Andy Lusti
Text & Concept
Andy is always looking for the best idea for real problems and creative concepts that make the world a little better. Andy has won all the major professional awards and now works as a creative consultant, storyteller, concept writer, copywriter and editor. He and Christian Bobst have worked together for Jung von Matt, TBWA and Young&Rubicam.
Jens Krauer
Photography, video & sound engineering
Jens Krauer is a Streetphotographer and Documentary Photographer. Working on the streets of New York, Istanbul, Paris, Kiev, Hongkong and many more cities, searching for the „decisive moment“ in everyday life of different people and cultures. His work has been widely exhibited in Europe and in parts of the USA. He teaches workshops and seminars about street photography and creative seeing in photography. Jens also works as a videographer and has a diploma in sound engineering.
Mäx Känzig
Photography & music composition
Mäx started his career in the construction industry and worked his way up to management. Seeking a more creative environment, he moved into digital marketing and founded an agency focused on employee and customer acquisition through social media advertising. In addition to his work, he pursued his passion for music, composing film scores and producing music for commercials. Today, Mäx specialises in photography and marketing for non-profit organisations.