Discover Top Documentary DPs in Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Born in 1982, in Moscow, Russia. 2003-2006 – staff photographer at the Russia Online internet magazine (cinema, music, lifestyle). Staff photographer with the Seance film magazine and publishing house since 2004, member of the editorial board since 2006. With the Seance publishing house made two books with the portraits of Russian cinema makers. 2007 October moved to Israel. 2011 finished Musrara — — The Naggar School of Photography, New Media, New Music, Animation and Phototherapy in Jerusalem, Israel. In 2012 finished feature diary movie When New Year Comes on Shabbat. Since then working as DP on documentary, features and video movies. November 2011 moved to Berlin. Working in Germany, Russia and Israel.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Julian Moser is a director of photography and producer based out of Berlin, Germany. He started his career as a camera operator for German Television mainly in documentary. As DoP he frequently shoots for CNN, the French/German TV channel ARTE and ZDF. He has worked for commercial clients like Boston Consulting, Clifford Chance, Roland Berger, BMW, VW and The Mexican Embassy. As a producer he runs Moserfilm which focuses on documentaries, narrative films and music videos. His works were awarded and selected to International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam, DOK.fest Munich, Montreal International Documentary Festival, DMZ International Documentary Film Festival, Bel Docs and many more. He has worked in over 30 countries across the globe.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

Dear Aliens is a collective of storytellers and filmmakers living and working in Berlin, run by Yael Elbee and Ciara Gillan. Yael Elbee is a versatile filmmaker with a strong background in editing and editorial work. Skilled in both documentary and narrative forms, Yael has contributed to a diverse range of projects, including feature films, television series, and commercials. Ciara has over 15 years experience as a writer and producer, working with clients such as Accenture, Mattel, S4C and RTE. Ciara’s extensive experience in media production has helped her develop a comprehensive understanding of narrative frameworks, providing her with a strong sense of story, a love of being creative and an impressive production catalogue.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Social Media Producer
• Corporate Videographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Audio Storyteller
• Reporter / Journalist
• Post-Production Manager
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company

Hi, I'm a producer who lives in Berlin. My strength lies in content-, field- and line production of non-fictional Short-, TV- and Documentary Films. I bring with me over 10 years of production experience, having worked for organizations such as APTN (NY, USA), Hybrid Films (NY, USA), Rosenblum TV (NY, USA), Free Speech TV (Boulder, USA), AZ Media (Cologne, Germany), W.I.R Media (Nairobi, Kenya), Al Jazeera (Doha, Qatar), Russia Today, ZDF, ARD, Deutsche Welle, dpa and ARTE (Singapore). I speak English, German and Spanish and have received my Master Degree in "International Affairs" at the New School University in New York, USA. At the moment, I'm running a small production company in Berlin - MindSync Productions.

• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary

A proactive and multifaceted filmmaker with 7+ years of experience as a Cinematographer. Qualified as well as Drone and Gimbal Operator, Director, Editor and Film Colorist. Since 2013 I have worked as a Gaffer, Lighting Technician and Focus Puller/Camera Assistant for larger projects, either Documentary, Fiction, Drama Series, as well as commercials for some remarkable brands like Gucci(Zalando), Mercedes Benz, Beats by Dre, Seat, or “The Voice-Germany”. From 2016 I specialise in producing non-fiction, documentary series and reportage. I produced several arthouse feature films and mixed genre doc films (performative and animated documentaries).

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Gaffer
• Colorist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer
• Creative Director

Nina Hölzl is a documentary filmmaker, activist and emerging writer based in Berlin, Germany. Her work focusses on environmental protection, animal rights, social justice, feminism and spirituality. As a freelance videographer she has collaborated with advocacy organisations and non-profits, like the ocean conservation organisation Sea Shepherd to engage creatively in social change making. Through creative, poetic and daring storytelling she seeks to contribute to the transformation of inner and outer landscapes and to re-establish a deeper relationship to ourselves, our communities and the earth we walk on.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Event Photographer
• Copywriter
• Reporter / Journalist
• Transcriber
• Translator

Born and raised in Austria, I moved to Berlin after a little while of working as camera assistant in the commercial world of vienna. In Berlin I started studying cinematography at the DFFB (Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin) and working in the film industry of Germany. Given my broad spectrum of interest in motion picture and passion for creating images and telling compelling stories, it's been possible for me to work in many genres, may it be narrative, documentary or commercial. I am able to work all over the globe, but usually shoot between Berlin and Vienna, which I both call my home.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Gaffer
• Colorist
• Reporter / Journalist

Ricardo Bacallao grew up in Havana, Cuba. He graduated from the prestigious Instituto Superior de Arte in Cuba as Director in Film, Radio and Tv. In NYC he obtained a Masters in Fine Arts(MFA) from NYU’s Film program. He is the first Berlinale Talents Campus from Cuba 2003 and 2004. He is living in NYC as Freelance Filmmaker for tv stations and private companies. In 2010 He obtained an Emmy from NY. And in 2014 became the Cuban American of the year for Union City, NJ. He has several films and likes to combine fiction and documentary genres. He is finishing his first feature film a political thriller” The Uncle’s Request” and “Cubans at the Edge of the Berlin Wall” is his last documentary.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a documentary filmmaker with hands-on experience in shooting, producing, and editing films. My background includes working with the Ukrainian Institute, where I created a short documentary, managing every aspect of the production. In addition to filmmaking, I specialize in social media photography and videography, having worked with businesses in Berlin to create engaging content that boosts their online presence. Since relocating to Berlin, I've expanded my skills further by working as a Production Assistant, Stills Photographer, and On-Site Editor on a variety of commercial sets. I bring creativity, technical expertise, and a deep passion for storytelling to every project I take on.

• Documentary DP
• Digital Content Creator
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Social Media Producer

I have been performing in the film industry in Turkey since 2007. I worked in post production field (editing, color grading, post production supervisor) for a long time. In 2019, I worked as a producer in a new media company engaged in digital publishing. In 2020, I founded a company called SLOTmedia that broadcasts documentary content in Turkey, and I have been running my business under that roof ever since. Currently, I continue to actively produce video contents in two countries and cities, Berlin and Istanbul. I also have a team that I include in all production and post-production processes if needed.

• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Executive Producer
• Post-Production Manager
• Content Strategist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Senior Editor
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Documentary DP
• Production Company

With over a decade of experience in video creation, I possess a versatile skill set capable of overseeing entire video projects from concept to cutting or executing specific tasks, including concept development, directing, camera operation, and editing. Known for my dedication, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail, I thrive in finding creative solutions every step of the way. I'm adaptable to diverse teams and have excellent interpersonal skills. I specialize in Arts, Culture, and NGO-related topics but am always eager to explore new collaborations and ventures. I'm a Chilean living in Berlin for 8 years speaking Spanish, English, and ein bisschen Deutsch ;)

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Art Director

I work on projects at the intersections of conflict, environment, migration, and socio-ecological change. During my involvement with conflict transformation projects in the Philippines, I helped to develop collective formats with local filmmakers to spark dialogue and reconciliation through films. Since my debut documentary film “A House in Pieces” (co-directed with Jean Claire Dy), I have dedicated myself fully to filmmaking. My second feature documentary as an editor is “This is our Everything” (directed by Frederik Subei) on the radical resistance against illegal logging by Northern Brazil’s Guajajara people.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director

Film Director, Cinematographer, Storyteller and Journalist from Barcelona currently living in Berlin. A lifelong autodidact, enthusiastic about world cultures and telling stories through the medium of film. I create informative and artistic videos for various clients and as a form of self-expression. I am continually exploring new styles of filmmaking, techniques and modes of communication. My goal is to reach an audience by giving them access to something they have never lived, whether close to home or far from it.

• Documentary DP
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer

I believe that everyone comes to this world with a gift. Mine is connecting dots. That is creativity to me. I like to solve problems. I believe in ideas that are emotionally powerful and functionally effective. I use my imagination and meditative skills to make sure I offer the best. I feel home with developing documentaries, ad films, social media campaigns or content marketing and short films. I love diving deeper into a strategic discourse to identify one unifying force that can do wonders for my clients.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• TV News Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Copywriter
• Social Media Producer

Theresa is a filmmaker and author currently living in Jerusalem, Israel. She has shot and edited videos for Al Jazeera, Wall Street Journal, and Great Big Story. After studying political science in Berlin and Beirut, she completed a degree in journalism at the German school of journalism (Deutsche Journalistenschule). Before moving to Lebanon, Theresa lived in Cairo, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as a freelance journalist. She has also reported from Iraq, Kurdistan, and Jordan. She is fluent in German and English, and has basic knowledge of French, Spanish, and Arabic.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
• Translator
• Field Producer
• Drone Operator

Born and based in east Berlin in 1983, I started my professional career in 1993 and since have been working in acting and filmmaking for now more than 25 years. Since 2010 I run and own the production company and creative agency Rock'n'Roll pictures and Rock'n'Roll media. Within the years I was always keen to further develop and perfect my skills and approach to filmmaking. Seeing myself more as a modern filmmaker than a Dp or director, producer or actor I realized early that if I want to make it happen, I'll have to do it with my team.

• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Gaffer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• On-Camera Talent
• Creative Director

Mark Hunt A filmmaker based in Berlin with passion, energy and a broad skill set. Over 10 years experience producing films, campaigns, documentaries, music videos and commercials. Strong creative energy and a hands-on approach. Shoots both film and photography as well as post production. Co-founder of Fruit Salat Films. Showreel can be found at www.fruitsalatfilms.com Equipment: SONY A7S3 (Various lens options) RONIN RS 2 PRO FULL LIGHTING KIT SOUND KIT DA VINCI RESOLVE LIGHTROOM/PHOTOSHOP

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Drone Operator

I'm a freelance DP, Filmmaker & Editor working in Hamburg Germany. Currently working alot in Berlin but I am willing to travel wherever I need to be. I mainly work as a cinematographer for production companies, advertising agencies or with a close group of great freelancers who i worked with for years. If necessary I can also work by myself and do editing & postproduction myself. In 2017 I started my own filmproduction company: www.ikifilm.de Looking forward to meet new poeple and create great content! With best regards, Samuel Lintaro Hopf

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company

Giovanni Lo Curto is a freelance photographer and journalist based in Berlin, Germany. He has a Bachelor in Foreign languages and international relationship with a curriculum on Middle East and North Africa studies. He travel and lived long in South America and Middle East. Since 2010 He lives in Berlin. His work focuses on contemporary social, political, religeon and economic issues, and his interests lie in the relationship between man's identity, memories and places. Giovanni is available on commission world wide

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Audio Storyteller
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fashion Photographer
• Translator
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Drone Operator

I am a journalist and storyteller with a passion for film and audio. I studied communications at the Universität der Künste Berlin and screenwriting at the Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin. I am passionate about documentary work and am currently working on my second feature length documentary. I have also researched and produced two hour long radio documentaries for German public radio (SWR2). I have produced and directed concert and opera recordings as well as corporate films of various formats, from documentaries to animated videos.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Documentary DP