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Martin Busker, director, Berlin
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  • Director
Busy until: 31st March 2024
Born 1980 in Emden (44 Years)

    About Martin Busker

    Martin Busker is a German filmmaker, born on January 10, 1980, in Emden, Germany. Today, the director and writer resides in both Emden and Berlin. Martin Busker discovered his fascination for film at the tender age of 12. After completing his schooling, he underwent training to become a media designer, worked as a freelance employee for various television stations, and served as an assistant director on film sets. In 2004, he began studying film direction at the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg, completing his studies in 2011. Many of his short films from the film school, such as "Höllenritt" and "Halbe Portionen," have won awards worldwide.

    Following his graduation, he began his professional directing career with a fantasy series for the television station ProSieben. "Grimmsberg" was the first show on German television to be broadcast in stereo 3D. Afterwards, he worked on several TV series, including the coming-of-age show "Sturmfrei", "Die Mockridges", a family sitcom, as well as the ARD feature film "Feuerwehrfrauen".

    His debut feature film "Zoros Solo", created in collaboration with Odeon Fiction, was released in German cinemas in 2019 and won, among other accolades, the Bavarian Film Award and the NDR Newcomer Award.

    Currently, Martin Busker is working on a TV movie series for ARD Primetime, a coming-of-age sitcom, and a true crime series for Odeon Fiction GmbH.

    Movies as director

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    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2023Feuerwehrfrauen - Tatsächlich Freundschaft (WT)TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Martin BuskerKrebs & Krappen Film GmbH [de]
    2023Mints (WT)Series PilotMartin BuskerFlute Film GmbH
    2022Feuerwehrfrauen - Phönix aus der Asche (aka Brandheißer Einsatz) (WT)TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Martin BuskerKrebs & Krappen Film GmbH [de]
    2019Zoros SoloFeature FilmMartin BuskerOdeon Fiction GmbH (formerly H&V Entertainment GmbH)
    2017Viessmann - 100 Jahre Viessmann. Aufbruch in ein neues JahrhundertCommercialMartin BuskerFischerAppelt, Play GmbH
    2017Viessmann - 100 Jahre Viessmann – der JubiläumsfilmCommercialMartin BuskerFischerAppelt, Play GmbH
    2015Die Mockridges - Eine KnallerfamilieTV Series, WDR [de]Martin BuskerWarner Bros. ITVP Deutschland GmbH
    2014Dating DaisyTV Series, ARD [de]MultiplendF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbH
    2013SturmfreiTV Series, KiKA Kinderkanal [de]Martin BuskerFeedmee Design GmbH
    2012SturmfreiTV Series, KiKA Kinderkanal [de]Martin BuskerFeedmee Design GmbH
    2012Schloss EinsteinTV Series, ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]MultipleSaxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH
    2010GrimmsbergSeries, ProSieben [de]Martin BuskerTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
    2009Two and a Half HeroesShort FilmMartin BuskerFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]
    2007Roller CoasterShort FilmMartin BuskerFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]
    2006HerzHaftShort FilmMartin BuskerFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]
    2005Kleine Würstchen (WT)Short FilmMartin BuskerFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]
    2005KopflastigShort FilmMartin BuskerFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]
    2003Mutti du bist so hässlichShort FilmMartin BuskerBusker Media [de]
    2003Ausbildung schafft ZukunftReportMartin BuskerFraunhofer-Institut IAIS / Medienproduktion [de]
    2002Schloss Birlinghoven - 100 years of historyDocumentaryMartin BuskerFraunhofer-Institut IAIS / Medienproduktion [de]

    Movies in other capacities

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    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2023Mints (WT)Series PilotMartin BuskerFlute Film GmbHcreator
    2019Schloss EinsteinTV Series, ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]MultipleSaxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbHhead writer
    2018Zoros SoloFeature FilmMartin BuskerOdeon Fiction GmbH (formerly H&V Entertainment GmbH)screenwriter
    2010Hallmark - CloserSpec CommercialStephanie WagnerFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]1st AD (local system)
    2009Two and a Half HeroesShort FilmMartin BuskerFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]screenwriter
    200860. Jahre Menschenrechte - Run for your Rights (Social Spot)CommercialJanine BaumeisterLobocitoFilm GmbHprop master
    2006HerzHaftShort FilmMartin BuskerFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]screenwriter
    2005Kleine Würstchen (WT)Short FilmMartin BuskerFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]screenwriter
    2004Gladius DaemonisShort FilmStefan Schuster [1]Stefan Schuster Produktion [de]1st AD (local system)
    2003Mission Impossible - Der Fall Klaus RuggaberShort FilmSabine DrzisgaFraunhofer-Institut IAIS / Medienproduktion [de]1st AD (local system)
    2003Gemeinsam EinsamShort FilmSabine DrzisgaSabine Drzisga Produktion1st AD (local system)
    2003De VeritateShort FilmJenny GandOliver Menebröcker Produktion1st assistant camera
    2003Ausbildung schafft ZukunftReportMartin BuskerFraunhofer-Institut IAIS / Medienproduktion [de]screenwriter
    2002Schloss Birlinghoven - 100 years of historyDocumentaryMartin BuskerFraunhofer-Institut IAIS / Medienproduktion [de]screenwriter
    200125 Jahre Betriebssport BirlinghovenReportRaimund CürtenFraunhofer-Institut IAIS / Medienproduktion [de]eng camera
    1999Ferne UferShort FilmMartin BuskerCreativ Video [de]screenwriter
    1999Ferne UferShort FilmMartin BuskerCreativ Video [de]director of photography

    Film awards

    YearFilmAwardCategory 
    2020Zoros SoloBunte New Faces Award [de]Bester DebütfilmNominated
    2020Zoros SoloBayerischer Filmpreis 2019 [de]DrehbuchWinner
    2019Zoros SoloInt. Filmfest Emden-Norderney [de]SCORE Bernhard Wicki Preis in GoldWinner
    2019Zoros SoloInt. Filmfest Emden-Norderney [de]NDR NachwuchspreisWinner
    2019Zoros SoloLos Angeles Cinematography Awards [us]Best First Time Director (Monthly Winner)Winner
    2019Zoros SoloLos Angeles Cinematography Awards [us]Bester Feature Film (Monthly Winner)Winner
    2018Zoros SoloJohnson City Film Festival [us]Best Feature FilmWinner
    2012Two and a Half HeroesPrix Jeunesse International12-15 JahreWinner
    2012Two and a Half HeroesPrix Jeunesse InternationalPreis der internationale JuryWinner
    2011Two and a Half HeroesMax-Ophüls-Preis 2011Mittellanger FilmWinner
    2011Two and a Half HeroesDer goldene SpatzKurzspielfilm, Serie/ReiheWinner
    2011Two and a Half HeroesFilmschau Baden-WürttembergLobende ErwähnungWinner
    2011Two and a Half HeroesRoshd International Educational Filmfestival [ir]Golden StatueWinner
    2011Two and a Half HeroesSichuan TV Festival [cn]Golden Panda Awards for Students - Bestes DrehbuchWinner
    2011Two and a Half HeroesFilmzeit KaufbeurenPublikumspreisWinner
    2010Roller CoasterInt. Shortfilm Festival of Cergy-Pontoise [fr]Best DirectorWinner
    2009Roller CoasterKinder-Medien-Festival Goldener Spatz 2009KurzspielfilmNominated
    2009Roller CoasterWendland ShortsPublikumspreisWinner
    2009Roller CoasterInt. Student Film and Video Festival Peking 2009 [Silver Film AwardWinner
    2008HerzHaftFilmbewertungsstelle WiesbadenPrädikat wertvollWinner
    2008HerzHaftFilmschau Baden-WürttembergFörderpreis KurzfilmWinner
    2008HerzHaftFilmfest DresdenNationaler WettbewerbNominated
    2008HerzHaftUnabhängiges Filmfestival OsnabrückKurzfilm WettbewerbNominated
    2008Roller CoasterHighlightsBester FilmWinner
    2007HerzHaftLesbisch-Schwule-Filmtage HamburgMade in GermanyWinner
    2006KopflastigFilmbewertungsstelle WiesbadenPrädikat wertvollWinner
    2006KopflastigOhne Kohle FestivalAnimation 2Winner
    1999Ferne UferProduzenten Clip - Berliner MedienfestivalNachwuchsfilm 18-25 JahreWinner

    Basic data

    NationalityGerman
    LanguagesEnglishFrenchGerman
    Experience abroadCentral Europe: Czech Republic
    North America: USA
    Immediate working areaBerlin
    1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Berlin