With the new puzzle documentary series “Destination Escape”, Switzerland Tourism (ST) is taking the popular escape room concept to a new level in cooperation with FMD Productions: The whole of Switzerland becomes the scene of a puzzle hunt. Four content creators travel across the Alpine nation and face challenging puzzles under time pressure – accompanied by a camera team that captures every detail. Moderator Dirk Steffens guides the audience through the seven episodes from November 20th Video available.
The concept is based on the trend of escape rooms: realistic adventure games in which teams solve puzzles to free themselves from a closed room. “Destination Escape”, a collaboration between Switzerland Tourism and FMD Productions, brings this trend to the screen as a seven-part documentary format, making it possible to experience Switzerland in a completely new and interactive way. From November 20, 2024, the seven episodes can be seen on Prime Video and staggered on the Switzerland Tourism YouTube channel.
Four protagonists, one team
The formula is simple: four content creators from Germany are given the task of solving puzzles in eight regions of Switzerland. Solving the tasks requires team spirit, analytical skills, skill and occasionally a little courage. The team consists of ex-bachelor Niko Griesert (@nikogriesert), full-time adventurer Sabrina Camlott (@sabrinaoutdoor), Social-Media-Star Lukas White (@itlsukaswhite) and creator Annika Gerhard (@annikazion) together. The first episode (“The Big Test”) shows whether they manage to function as a team under time pressure. Dirk Steffens, renowned science journalist and presenter, takes on the role of narrator in “Destination Escape” and guides the audience through the adventures of the four protagonists. With his clear, exciting narrative style, Steffens gives the series depth and context.
Puzzles as diverse as Switzerland itself
The filming locations extend throughout Switzerland. A variety of puzzles and challenges await the four protagonists in eight tourist regions. Whether deep in the Alps, on crystal-clear lakes or in historic cities – each region brings its own secrets that the protagonists have to uncover. They travel sustainably and authentically by train, bus and ship.
Destination Escape will be available on Prime Video and YouTube from November 20, 2024 (trailer here) to see.
More information at https://destinationescape.myswitzerland.com
FMD
FMD (Filmemacher Deutschland) is a film, content and event production company run by founder and managing director Sascha Gottschalk. In 2023, FMD produced a documentary series that aired on Paramount+ and YouTube about the “highest training event in the world”: the Iron Summit. In addition to its own productions, FMD is responsible for video competitions around the world such as the Falcon Lens Award (global), Sunspot Award (Germany) and the Top Spot Award (Switzerland).
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