Kai Stöcker

Kai Stöcker is Managing Director of LIPSTICK GmbH, Berlin, and a film production executive with over 30 years of experience across advertising, brand film, digital media, and interactive production. His career spans the full breadth of the industry — from executive roles at international production companies to leading creative studios within major consultancy networks. As Managing Director at ACNE and Board Member of Acne AB, he oversaw the German operation and produced international advertising and brand films for world-class clients. At Deloitte Digital, he led the creative production studio with a focus on digital transformation, delivering everything from digital installations and commercials to immersive brand experiences. Most recently, as Business Director Production at Monks, he managed global campaigns across industries — including the strategic planning and execution of the largest MINI campaign in the brand’s history, developed in close collaboration with MINI at C-level over two years. Earlier career stops include Salt Berlin Filmproduction, Cobblestone, Markenfilm, and Gap Films, where he built his expertise across production, sales, and new business. A regular jury member at international film and advertising festivals, Kai brings a rare combination of creative sensitivity, production rigour, and strategic vision to the CICLOPE jury.

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