Recycled Romance

Creator |Marlene Staak, Leyla Coburger, and Josephine Gosta Gerke
Institute |SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
Lecturer |Gilbert Beronneau

The team’s video tells a modern love story in a uniquely visual way, where two characters communicate exclusively through cardboard signs. Through simple gestures, handwritten messages and thoughtful interactions, a romance unfolds without a single spoken word. The idea was inspired by a desire to show that cartonboard can do far more than protect products – it can connect people, carry ideas and tell meaningful stories. By placing cartonboard at the heart of the narrative, the team highlighted its qualities as a sustainable, reusable and environmentally friendly material. The video celebrates creativity, demonstrating how everyday materials can be transformed into a powerful medium for expression. Through this work, the team emphasised that cartonboard is not only functional but also a bridge for human connection, storytelling and innovation, combining sustainability with imagination.

Boyfriend Material

Creator   |Raphael Wischniewski, Charlotte Anastasia Kabitsyna, Patrick Põldar and John Ojajuni
Institute |SRH University Berlin (Germany)
Lecturer |Gilbert Beronneau

Boyfriend Material charms and entertains with a heartwarming story about making meaningful choices. It shows that effort, empathy and care are far more attractive than convenience and arrogance, whether in relationships or packaging materials. The film explores challenges around unsustainable packaging while highlightingcartonboard’s versatility and importance as asustainable solution. The main character faces an
emotional dilemma, choosing between two highschool personalities for her prom date. Both are charming, but only one shares her commitment to the environment and sustainable packaging. She ultimately chooses the person who truly cares – for her and the planet.

Through humor and storytelling, the film shows that responsible, thoughtful choices can make areal difference.

I Made You Flowers

Creator | David Reidl, David Reidl, and Alessia Weber 
Institute | SRH University of Applied Sciences Berlin (Germany)
Lecturer | Gilbert Beronneau

The I Made You Flowers story follows an older couple’s wedding anniversary tradition. When the husband can no longer buy flowers, he creates them from cartonboard and household tools. Through visual storytelling,
it shows how small, heartfelt gestures can last, showing real love, care and the importance of simple, meaningful gifts.

Cardboard Never Dies

Creator | Julián Cilento, Marc Albertí, Esmeralda Rodríguez, Mireia Pey, and Camila Garcia
Institute | Salesians Sarrià (Spain)
Lecturer | Julio Saenz de Tejada

A piece of cardboard packaging is thrown away but picked up and recycled by the the main character. It becomes pulp, then reels and finally a pair of cardboard sneakers. The same hands explore beaches, mountains and cities. After use, the sneakers are recycled, showing that cardboard can be reused again and again.