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As part of their residency, the CRIPS series team is setting up a writers’ room \u2013 a creative laboratory where they will work on the further development and conception of the dramedy series. Jan Kampmann (Creative Lead) and Leonard Grobien are designing the laboratory and inviting a great artistic team to join them in shaping the creative process. In September, the artists will be guests at the Un-Label studio as part of the Laboratory for Inclusive Culture (L.I.K.).<\/p>\n
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Three millennials with physical disabilities realise that they have been putting off living their real lives. Careers, relationships, dreams \u2013 everything remains untouched until a fire alarm crosses their paths. An absurd chance encounter turns into an intense friendship: together they navigate relationship chaos, everyday barriers and inner crises. Instead of a hero’s journey, this is a group journey \u2013 because sometimes it’s not about finding yourself, but about finding people who are there when you need them.<\/p>\n
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CRIPS is a dramedy series about late coming of age \u2013 between longing, self-doubt and the attempt to become the main character in your own life at over 30. Funny, touching, socially critical: a story that goes where it hurts, where we have to laugh \u2013 and realise that sometimes the two are very close together.<\/p>\n
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CRIPS is more than a series. CRIPS is a missing link. Between the few, often pitiful or clich\u00e9d characters with disabilities on screen \u2013 and the millions of people with disabilities in the real world. Between cringe, comedy and care. Between self-image and external image. We are convinced that humour is the sharpest tool for breaking down rigid images. Not by laughing at the Crips \u2013 but with them. Not by creating heroines who are strong \u2018despite\u2019 their disabilities \u2013 but people who are simultaneously strong and weak, funny and sad, loud and quiet. People whose lives are messy, contradictory, touching and quite funny.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CRIPS doesn’t talk about disability, but through it. With characters who are never just \u2018the disabled extra\u2019, but who take the lead when it matters. A series that doesn’t want to educate \u2013 but to inspire.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We want people without disabilities to watch CRIPS and laugh, feel, cry \u2013 and then at some point realise: “That’s right, they’re Crips. I almost forgot.\u2018 That’s our goal. Visibility that doesn’t consist of deficits, but of life. And we’re not doing this because it’s trendy right now. We’re doing it because it’s long overdue.\u2019<\/em> <\/p>\n The writers’ room for the series CRIPS is part of the NEST programme run by MOIN<\/a> Filmf\u00f6rderung and is supported by the Claussen-Simon Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text : K\u00fcnstler*innen” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/un-label.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jan.creditsAnna-Spindelndreier–scaled.jpg” alt=”A person in a light green blazer and a black glittery top plays a Yamaha keyboard against a red background.” title_text=”Credits: Anna Spindelndreier” admin_label=”Bild” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jan Kampmann<\/a> (idea, concept, creative lead, acting) has become one of the most recognisable voices in the German-speaking crip entertainment cosmos over the past three years. He acts, writes and speaks \u2013 always with a double meaning in terms of humour and attitude. His most recent productions include ARD and ZDF series and television films, a German premiere at the Altes Heizkraftwerk theatre<\/a> in Hamburg, performances in public spaces and self-written stage plays. Jan also develops his own material, advises productions on anti-ableism, gives diversity workshops and is an ambassador for Filmmakers<\/a>, among others.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/un-label.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grobien.creditsAnna-Spindelndreier–scaled.jpg” alt=”A person with curly brown hair, wearing a patterned shirt and a black blazer, sits in front of a light background.” title_text=”Credits: Anna Spindelndreier” admin_label=”Bild” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Leonard Grobien<\/a> (director, concept) writes and produces films, acts in front of the camera and on stage. He also advises on screenplays and films with regard to accessibility. He graduated in screenwriting from the International Film School Cologne (ifs) in 2023 and lives in Berlin. With his company Aura Film (aura.film<\/a>), he has produced more than eight short films. In 2019, Leonard hosted FUNK’s YouTube channel \u2018100 percent me\u2019, which was nominated for the Grimme Prize. As an actor, he has appeared as a guest at the Schauspielhaus Wien, the Theater an der Ruhr and the Theater Hagen, and in 2024 he appeared on stage in the Un-Label production \u201824 Hebel f\u00fcr die Welt \u2013 Berichte aus der Winterreise\u2019<\/a> (co-production with the Beethovenfest Bonn). Productions in which Len is involved have been invited to festivals in Graz, Bremen, Mainz, Heidelberg and Berlin.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/un-label.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yulia.creditsAnna-Spindelndreier-1-1-scaled.jpg” alt=”A person wearing a striped T-shirt and a beige cardigan holds a white cup with both hands.” title_text=”Credits: Anna Spindelndreier” admin_label=”Bild” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yulia Y\u00e1\u00f1ez Schmidt<\/a> (acting) was born and raised in Cologne. She studied cultural studies in Hildesheim and Cologne before completing her acting training at the Inclusive Acting Studio at Schauspiel Wuppertal from 2019 to 2022. Her work as an actress is characterised by the immersive performance installations of the Danish-Austrian collective SIGNA, with which she has performed at various venues in Germany, Austria and Denmark. From 2022 to 2023, she was a member of the ensemble at the D\u00fcsseldorf Schauspielhaus. Since 2024, she has been working primarily as an actress in television.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/un-label.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lorelei.Holtmann.creditsAnnaSpindelndreier-scaled.jpg” alt=”A woman with long brown hair, wearing a black turtleneck jumper, in front of a light background.” title_text=”Credits: Anna Spindelndreier” admin_label=”Bild” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Lorelei Holtmann (sensitivity reading, concept) is an actress and author. As a sensitivity reader, she supports character development with a focus on diversity and sensitivity to discrimination. 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Jan Kampmann \u2013 Creator, Creative Lead.<\/em><\/p>\nArtists<\/h2>\n
Jan Kampmann<\/h3>\n
Leonard Grobien<\/h3>\n
Yulia Y\u00e1\u00f1ez Schmidt<\/h3>\n
Lorelei Holtmann<\/h3>\n
Melanie Gr\u00fcn<\/h3>\n