What a short video with a talking character is good for, where to show it and how to get yours right. Each article comes with its own example film.
Example films
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This is what finished films look like. Tap to open a film large with sound; with “A film like this” the director starts right there. The example films speak German; yours can be in English. All example films are made with AI and carry the EU symbol “AI generated”.
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Shinobi Sushi: dialogue with four characters
WITH LENA, BEN, RUBY AND THE NINJA
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COMPANY PARTY
Invitation to the summer party
WITH A COLLEAGUE
A film like this →
JOB AD
We're hiring car mechanics
WITH THE WORKSHOP FOREMAN
A film like this →
NEW SOFTWARE
New time tracking from 1 October
WITH THE IT COLLEAGUE
A film like this →
PROMOTION & OFFER
20% off every phone case
WITH THE GADGET NERD
A film like this →
ANNIVERSARY & GREETING
25 years of Maria
WITH THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
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THEMED PARTY
Invitation to an 80s party
WITH THE PARTY QUEEN
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What you need videos for
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Summer party invitation
WhatsApp group, e-mail to the team, intranet
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Job ad as a video
Instagram, Facebook, careers page
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Deal of the week
Screen in the shop, shop window, Instagram story
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Explaining new software
Intranet, Teams channel, training
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Anniversaries and thank-yous
Company party, e-mail to customers, big screen
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Birthdays and themed parties
WhatsApp to friends and family
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Grand opening
Social media, Google profile, website
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Open day
Website, club page, local paper online
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Christmas and New Year's greetings
E-mail to customers, LinkedIn, website
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Lunch menu and daily specials
Screen at the counter, WhatsApp status
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Welcome for new colleagues
Onboarding e-mail, first day at work
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Invitation to your trade fair stand
E-mail to customers, LinkedIn, screen at the fair
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Asking for reviews
QR code at the till, e-mail after the purchase
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Club party and new members
Club page, WhatsApp, notice with QR code
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You as the character
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Your own avatar with your face and your voice — soon in your films
Articles
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3 OCTOBER 2026
Business Video Ideas: 12 Occasions for Short Films
Twelve everyday occasions where a short talking-character film gets more attention than a text post. Each comes with an example script, tips on length and format, and a simple way to make your own.