In a small village in Brandenburg at the end of July 2019: there are about 20 houses, over 50 cars, some caravans and containers plus 6 trucks full of camera gear. A film shoot brings with it a bustle of logistics, people and chaos, and in the middle of it all is a Fendt 200 Vario – welcome to the set of Bibi & Tina.

Scene change – after a long drought, wild boars devastate the cornfield on Mühlenhof farm. Count Falko von Falkenstein calls for a hunt for the wild boars. Bibi wants to stop the hunt and put a spell on it, but it doesn't quite work and she gives herself pig's snout instead for a while. The farmer drives a Fendt (what else?) and so our little one gets its first onscreen appearance. This episode continues the series' topic of drought and famine, which drives the animals from the forest into the cornfield. For the creators, it was especially important in the new series that the characters should be role models for the young fans. That's why, unlike in the animated series, the riders always wear a riding helmet and the script deals with topics like environmental protection, drought, mineral resources and even climate change.

Throughout the series, both actresses have been touched even more by the importance of nature and agriculture. “I always try to buy local products, especially organic products,” says Harriet. Like Harriet, for Katharina, who prefers Ina, nature protection is close to her heart: “During filming, I was reminded how important and beautiful nature can be,” says Ina with a passion. Most of the filming took place in remote areas in Brandenburg, so they both spent a lot of time outdoors and on the farm, which forms the backdrop for Martinshof farm.

The rural environment is nothing new for either actor, as they both grew up in the countryside. “I come from a very small village where we lived right next to a farm. I played there and helped out a lot. And as a child, I often went on holiday camps at riding stables,” says Ina. That's why, unlike Harriet, she already had riding experience. But both were given riding lessons before the start of the series. “I love riding now and I really want to keep it up in my own time,” says Harriet. Both grew up with the stories of Bibi & Tina and are clearly thrilled to be able to play the two leading roles. It's Ina's first film role. Before Bibi & Tina, Harriet starred in the movie "Das Pubertier".

No sooner is one scene wrapped, then they start with the next. This time, the farmer is driving the tractor across his field. A thunderstorm is looming, so his radio is going crazy. To get the shots of the farmer in his cab, the Fendt 200 Vario was fitted with a boom for the cameraman to ride on a specially installed seat on the side. Another camera sits on the bonnet of the tractor. Setting up the boom alone takes more than an hour. There is also a seatbelt. Because safety on set is vital, of course. They don't want the cameraman falling off as the Fendt roars across the field. The thunderstorm came naturally anyway, but before the heavens opened, the scene was wrapped up.