2006 studies of cinematography at the DFFB. Since then she has presented numerous documentaries and short films at festivals. 2016 Prize for Women Directors of Photography "Arlette" and nomination for "De Corpore Mortis". Since 2012 she has worked for German and int. filmproductions as operator and 2nd unit DoP and realized 2017 for Tivoli / Monafilm "Arthur and Claire" - her first cinema film as a cinematographer, directed by Miguel Alexandre and starring Josef Hader. A passion for great stories, teamwork and many years of experience with VFX- and postproduction helps her to find and implement the best and most effective expressions of the camera work for every project.

Languages

German (native) | English (fluent) | French (basic conversation)

Special Skills

Analog film | VFX | Gimbal-System/Ronin | Color-Grading with DaVinci Studio

Ulle Hadding studied at the Film Akademy Baden-Württemberg in Ludwigsburg in the department Director of Photography and achieved her diploma in 2003.
Besides numerous documentary, fiction and animation films for television and cinema as cinematographer, Ulle is also working as a director and DOP for commercials, imagefilms and musicvideo clips. Oscar-Nomination for „The Gruffalo“ 2011. „Parkour“ Preselection for German LOLA 2010, Kodak Eastman Sponsorship Prize 2009 for „Parkour“, Praiseworthy Mention at Femme Totale 2005 for „Alles in Ordnung“, Prize for Best Cinematography at Filmfest Dresden 2001 for „Militärisches Sperrgebiet“.

Languages

German | English 

”My aim is not only to make a beautiful image, it is rather leading us closer to that what constitutes an impressive one: intimacy, intensity and passion." Siri Klug studied cinematography at the “ German Film and Television Academy Berlin (dffb)”. Her works can be seen at festivals worldwide and have achieved several awards - like Main Award at IDFA Amsterdam 2013, German Feature Length Documentary Award 2015, German Film Award LOLA 2020 and Max Ophüls Best Documentary Film 2022. Since 2010 she has been working as
lecturer at various film schools in Gemany and abroa. As cinematographer she has realized projects in French Guyana, in the rainforest of the Congo Basin, in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Vietnam, Mexico, Siberia and in the USA.

Languages

German (native) | English (fluent) | French

Special Skills

CRLS Lighting System (own equipment) | Gimbal: MoVI | DJI Ronin | Gravity One | 16mm and 35mm film shooting | certified production manager (IHK) | Production Company and Services

Stephanie is an award winning cinematographer who has worked on projects ranging from virals, commercials and independent features to documentaries and TV series. Her distinct cinematography makes her a popular cinematographer on feature films and documentaries alike. Her signature artistic style has had impact on the look of many commercial and viral campaigns (Chivas Regal, Coca Cola). Early on in her career she won the Arriflex Award for best camera and lighting. Her love for art and architecture has lead to numerous portraits of and collaborations with artists and architects, David Adjaye, Tacita Dean, Richard Long , Grayson Perry to name but a few.

Languages

German | English 

Special Skills

analog film (16 & 35mm) | survival training (Rory Peck Award) – shooting in hostile environments

Lotta Kilian works as a DoP for narrative and documentary films. She graduated in cinematography from the University for Film and Television Potsdam in 2012 and completed a two years masterscholars in 2014. Her first feature TOP GIRL premiered at Berlin International Filmfestival Forum 2014 as well as the film LANDSTÜCK by Volker Koepp in 2016. For the film WIR STERBEN she received the prestigious DEUTSCHER KAMERAPREIS and was awarded in the Kodak Filmschool Cinematography Competition 35mm. The feature film NICHTS, WAS UNS PASSIERT by Julia C. Kaiser was awarded with two prizes at Grimme Awards. For the cinematography on the historic drama LUISE she received a nomination at Camerimage Filmfestival 2023 in the Cinematographers’ Debuts Competition as well as a nomination at the prestigious German Film Prize for Best Cinematography in 2024. The political thriller PROSECUTION by director Faraz Shariat is premiering at Berlinale 2026 in the Panorama section. Lotta works and lives in Berlin.

Languages

German (native) | English (fluent) | Danish (basic)

Special Skills

analog film 35mm | 16mm

I was born in the Burgundy region of France in an artist family and I developed an early interest in photography and cinema. After my Studies at the Louis-Lumière School, I served as assistant to a number of well known cinematographers. Work on various international shootings brought me to Berlin, where I have worked as a director of photography on both documentaries and fiction film.

Languages

French | English | German

Born in 1961 in Antony (France). After training as an assistant camera operator, I began working as a cinematographer in 1984. I participated as a director of photography in over 70 fiction feature films  and documentaries until now. Since 1991 I have taught at several film schools. From 2006 to 2011 Head-Manager of the camera department at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (dffb). Since 2011 professor at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne (KHM). I'm based in Berlin and Cologne and have dual German – French nationality. Awards (selection): Deutscher Kamerapreis 2003 and 2009, Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik 1991.

Languages

German | French | English (fluent)

Born in South Africa in 1975, Yoliswa grew up in Tübingen, Germany. For two years she studied Fine Art Photography in South Africa and six years cinematography at Potsdam-Babelsberg film school(HFF). Since 2013 she has been a member of the European and the German Film Academy. For five semesters she lectured at the Film University Potsdam Babelsberg as a stand in for the professor of cinematography. As director of photography Yoliswa has worked in various countries including Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, Great Britain, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, USA.

Languages

German | English 

Katja Rivas Pinzon studied cinematography at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne. In 2018, she received an Honorable Mention at the IFFF Cologne for her cinematography in the graduation film MAMA TOLD ME NOT TO LOOK INTO THE SUN. The film SEARCHING FRITZ KANN was released in cinemas in 2023 and won the LÜDIA award at the Kinofest Lünen. For ZONE, which premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, she has been nominated for the German Film Critics’ Award 2025 in the category of Best Cinematography. She has a strong interest in layered narratives with complex characters. Through her camera work, she aims to create nuanced images that capture the finest details and open up new perspectives while also enjoying technical precision.

Languages

German (native) | English (excellent) | Spanish (excellent) | French (good)

Special Skills

16 mm | 35 mm | Gimbaloperator | Greenscreen

Luana Knipfer seamlessly transitions between wildlife filmmaking and capturing the human experience. Her passion for nature and humanity plays a central role in the films she helps bring to life through stunning images. Her diverse skills include underwater filming and long-lens filming; high-speed and aerial cinematography, as well as a sensitive, situational documentary approach, always tailored to serve the story. From the Tanzanian bush to the coastal waters of British Columbia, her work has taken her across nearly all continents. With her empathetic nature, she builds trust with her protagonists, capturing intimate and authentic moments. Based in the countryside between Hamburg and Berlin, she works worldwide.

Languages

German (native) | English (fluent) | Portuguese (fluent) | Spanish (good basic knowledge) |French (good basic knowledge) 

Special Skills

Drone | Wildlife | Underwater Camera | AOWD Diving Licence SSI | Longlens Filming | Highspeed Film | Gimbal | Timelapse | RAEC (Remote Area Emergency Care) | SKS (Sailing Licence) | Horseback Riding