Matthias graduated as a Cinematographer from Hamburg Media School. His graduation film “Of Kisses and Capes” received the rating Particularly valuable from the german film rating page (FBW), among many other awards. In addition to his works as Cinematographer, he also has been a guest lecturer for film lighting and cadrage at HAW Hamburg. Visualizing words and bringing life from paper to the screen with a collaborative effort fascinates him on every new project.
Matthias is co-founder of the Pablo Filmkollektiv
He is Junior Member of the German Society of Cinematographers(BVK)
Clients Selection Nivea, Labello, Eucerin, Tchibo, Steinway & Sons and Wempe
Awards & Selections
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“Prädikat: Besonders Wertvoll” der Deutschen Film- und Medienbewertung (FBW)
WINNER “Best Production” 52. Sehsuechte International Student Film Festival
WINNER “Audience Award” Kurz.Film.Spiele.Konstanz
WINNER “RIFF Best of the Fest” 65. Rochester International Film Festival
WINNER “Best Student Film” 63. Zlín International Film Festival for Children & Youth
WINNER “Best Actor” Grand OFF - World Independent Film Awards
WINNER “Lula Pink Award” Women’s Art Festival Demakijaż
WINNER “Jury Award” Venezia Shorts
WINNER “Best Actor” Venezia Shorts
HONORABLE MENTION of the Jury 65. Nordic Filmdays Lübeck
Catalogue Selection Marché du Film Cannes Film Festival
Official Selection 44. Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis
Official Selection OFF Odense International Film Festival
Official Selection 23. Landshuter Kurzfilmfestival
Official Selection 25. Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival
Official Selection Bundesfestival Junger Film
Official Selection 41. Filmschoolfest Munich
Official Selection First Steps Awards 2023
Official Selection Holly Shorts Film Festival
Official Selection 24. Kerry International Film Festival
Official Selection Novella Film Festival
Official Selection St. Louis International Film Festival
Official Selection Beijing International Short Film Festival
Official Selection SCANORAMA Film Festival Lithuania
Official Selection International Short Film Festival Dijon
Official Selection 25. Caminhos Film Festival Portugal
Official Selection Superfest Disability Film Festival
Official Selection Kontrast Film Festival Bayreuth
Official Selection Zoom IFF Croatia
Official Selection Altonale Film Festival Hamburg
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WINNER “Best Fiction” Euroshorts Young Filmmakers Festival
WINNER “Best Young Director” Short to the Point
WINNER “Best Student Short” Venezia Shorts
Shortlist YUGO Student BAFTA Awards
Official Selection 43. Filmfestival Max-Ophüls-Preis
Official Selection Hollywhood Shortsfest
Official Selection Landshuter Kurzfilmfestival
Official Selection Europäisches Filmfest Göttingen
Official Selection CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival
Official Selection Nordic Filmdays Lübeck
Official Selection New York Indie Shorts Awards
Official Selection Skandalös Festival
Official Selection Zlín Film Festival
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WINNER “Aldina - Best Student Short” Amarcort Film Festival
Official Selection Paphos International Film Festival
Official Selection Europäisches Filmfest Göttigen
Official Sleection Neisse Film Festival
Official Selection ISFF Detmold
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WINNER “Best Cinematography” Canadian Cinematography Awards
WINNER “Best Music Video” Canadian Cinematography Awards
WINNER “Best Music Video” Boden International Film Festival
WINNER “Best Music Video” The Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards
WINNER “Silver Award” Independent Star Fest
Official Selection Košice International Film Festival
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Official Selection Bundesfestival junger Film