Welcome
Atilla Barbarossa
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Cinematic hotel and destination films for a community of 306,000 travel lovers — 86% from the DACH region. With licensed content for your own channels.
Welcome
Atilla
Barbarossa
Cinematic hotel and destination films for a community of 306,000 travel lovers — 86% from the DACH region. With licensed content for your own channels.
- Rixos Hotels
- Accor Live Limitless
- Gillette
- BER Flughafen
Content Philosophy
Authentic Storytelling & Visual Perfection
For me, traveling means far more than just ticking off destinations. It's about culture, heritage, and authentic experiences. As a filmmaker and travel content creator, my focus is on powerful, captivating storytelling.
I take my high-purchasing-power audience from the DACH region along on visually stunning adventures; from architectural landmarks to unique luxury hotel experiences.
Using state-of-the-art mobile production technology, I craft approachable, dynamic stories that inspire audiences, evoke genuine emotions, and drive measurable brand engagement.
Atilla BarbarossaCREATIVE DIRECTOR & FILMMAKER
STATS
Who my films reach
1.4 MAccounts Reached
Reach & Performance
- 60K+Reels Avg.
- 15K+Story Avg.
- 20K+Post Avg.
Numbers & Demographics
- 83%25-54 Age Group
- 86%DACH Region
- 55%Female Audience
Followers
Destination Partners
Tourism Boards & Institutions
I have worked with national tourism boards and international institutions, including Visit Malta, Visit Kazakhstan, Go Türkiye, Visit Romania, and UNESCO.
- Visit MaltaMalta
- Visit KazakhstanKazakhstan
- Go TürkiyeTürkiye
- Visit RomaniaRomania
- UNESCOInternational
Selected Portfolio
Work
- 01
Novotel Bosphorus Istanbul
Exclusive visual storytelling for the renowned design hotel located in Istanbul's vibrant Karaköy district.
559K Accounts Reached
- 02
Croatia Ottoman Caravanserai
Bespoke visual exploration spotlighting historic architecture, centuries-old caravanserais, and cultural heritage.
94.2% Engagement Rate
New on Instagram
Latest films
For hotels, destinations & brands
Services
01For hotels & resorts
Direct demand from the DACH region
Less dependence on booking portals, more presence with high-spending guests.
Your property, told as a film: rooms, cuisine and surroundings the way guests want to experience them — published to a community that actively asks for hotel recommendations.
- Reels & Stories on my channels
- Licensed clips for your website & ads
- Performance report after the campaign
02For destinations & tourism boards
A destination people can feel
Build relevance with new audiences — and back budgets with numbers.
Culture, history and landscape as a cinematic series, from aerial shots to portraits — for lasting brand awareness rather than a single post.
- Multi-part destination series
- Drone and cinema-grade footage
- Reporting on reach & demographics
03For travel & premium brands
Integration that doesn't look like an ad
Influencer advertising often feels staged and rarely convinces.
Your product in real travel use, woven in credibly — plus content you can reuse in your own campaigns.
- Organic product integration
- UGC and ad-ready assets
- Usage rights as agreed
All services, package rates, and format combinations (e.g. dedicated Story sequences, YouTube vlogs, or multi-part TikTok series) are custom-tailored to each brand's specific goals.
See the monthly social media packagesCASE STUDY
Novotel Bosphorus
- 559,316Accounts Reached
- 9,655Likes
- 174Comments
- 55Shares
- 12,228Saves
My hotel tip: The Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel @novotel_bosphorus is right in the heart of Karaköy. The neighborhood is alive with arts and culture, just moments from the Golden Horn, Galata, and the historic center...
This Reel for Novotel Bosphorus shows the strength of authentic storytelling. Reaching nearly 560,000 accounts, the video didn't just travel far — it reached exactly the right audience. Beyond the reach and the many saves, it drew an unusually high level of engagement in direct messages.
Many followers proactively asked about booking details, room rates and recommendations — a sign of the purchasing power and the trust my community places in my hotel recommendations.
Authentic storytelling is born where visual perfection meets genuine human emotion.
Frequently asked
At a glance
Who is Atilla Barbarossa?
Atilla Barbarossa (legal name Atilla Akgül) is a travel filmmaker, creative director and travel content creator from Berlin who works between Berlin and Istanbul. He produces cinematic hotel and destination films and publishes them for around 613,000 followers on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
Which brands and destinations has Atilla Barbarossa worked with?
National tourism boards and institutions such as Visit Malta, Visit Kazakhstan, Go Türkiye, Visit Romania, and UNESCO, and brands such as Rixos Hotels, Accor Live Limitless, Gillette, and BER Flughafen. His reel for Novotel Bosphorus Istanbul reached 559,316 accounts.
How large is his audience, and who follows him?
306,000 followers on Instagram, 287,000 on TikTok and 20,000 on YouTube. 86% of the community comes from the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), 83% are aged 25 to 54 and 55% are women. A reel reaches more than 60,000 accounts on average; 1.4 million accounts have been reached in total.
What services does Atilla Barbarossa offer?
For hotels and resorts: reels and stories on his channels, plus licensed clips for websites and ads. For destinations and tourism boards: multi-part series with drone and cinema footage. For travel and premium brands: organic product integration and ad-ready assets. There are also monthly social media packages with 5, 10, or 20 videos a month.
How much does a collaboration cost?
There is no price list: every campaign and package is tailored to its goals, scope and usage rights. Atilla quotes the investment after a short call; the media kit shows reach, formats and process.
Can we use the videos on our own channels?
Yes. Licensed clips for your website, social media and ads are part of the offer; the scope and duration of the usage rights are agreed per project. The monthly packages are delivered in 4K, vertical and horizontal.
Does Atilla Barbarossa work internationally, and in which languages?
Yes, worldwide. He works between Berlin and Istanbul and creates content in German, English and Turkish.
How does an enquiry work?
Fastest on WhatsApp at +49 176 31717458, or by email to a@barbarossafilms.de. Atilla usually replies within 24 hours. Briefing, concept, filming and a performance report follow.
Does Atilla Barbarossa have an e-book?
Yes: The Travel Creator Roadmap, a guide in German for anyone who wants to become a travel creator. It holds pitch templates for hotel requests and a hotel strategy, and shows how trips turn into paid collaborations. The PDF costs €49; the pitch guide and the first chapter are free.
Philosophy
Collaboration & Process
Authenticity meets visual prestige. My audience values sincere, unscripted travel impressions coupled with an uncompromising eye for aesthetics. I deliberately use a dynamic mobile production setup so content never feels like cold advertising, but like an invitation into an unforgettable journey.
Every destination and luxury property has its own distinct soul. That is why I do not offer rigid templates, but develop bespoke creative strategies.
From initial concept development to on-site cinematography and transparent post-campaign analytics: my team and I deliver absolute reliability and seamless partnership.
I look forward to creating unforgettable stories together!
Atilla BarbarossaCREATIVE DIRECTOR & FILMMAKER
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