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Felix Karolus, director, screenwriter, Munich
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    About Felix Karolus

    After 18 years working in the directing department, Felix Karolus made his debut in 2017 with his short film "Los Paul! / Go Paul! For his black comedy he received numerous awards at home and abroad. He directed his second work "Menuett” with Senta Berger and Thomas Thieme in the leading roles. The romantic short film has already been screened at over 50 festivals worldwide (including Palm Springs, Flicker’s Rhode Island, Foyle, China Int’l and Berlin & Beyond) and has won several awards.

    Known for

    Movies as director

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    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2024Polizeiruf 110 - Wasserwege (WT)TV Movie, rbb [de]Felix KarolusDOKFILM GmbH
    2023Gier nach Gold. Ein Krimi aus PassauTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], BR [de], Degeto [de]Felix KarolusHager Moss Film GmbH
    2022Der Kommissar und der See - NarrenfreiheitTV-Movie (Series), ORF [at], ZDF [de]Felix KarolusNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH
    2022Polizeiruf 110 - Der Gott des BankrottsTV-Movie (Series), rbb [de]Felix KarolusEikon Media GmbH [de]
    2022European Patent Office - European Inventor Award 2022Corporate FilmFelix KarolusThe Amazing Film Company GmbH
    2021Der Kommissar und der See - LiebeswahnTV-Movie (Series), ORF [at], ZDF [de]Felix KarolusNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH
    2020By His SideTV Movie, ZDF [de]Felix KarolusBavaria Fiction GmbH
    2018MenuettShort FilmFelix KarolusFelix Karolus Filmproduktion [de]
    2017Ding Dong (WT)Teaser (Series Concept)Felix KarolusBavaria Fiction GmbH
    2016Go PaulShort FilmFelix KarolusFelix Karolus Filmproduktion [de]

    Movies as screenwriter

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    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2024Polizeiruf 110 - Wasserwege (WT)TV Movie, rbb [de]Felix KarolusDOKFILM GmbH
    2020By His SideTV Movie, ZDF [de]Felix KarolusBavaria Fiction GmbH
    2018MenuettShort FilmFelix KarolusFelix Karolus Filmproduktion [de]
    2015Go PaulShort FilmFelix KarolusFelix Karolus Filmproduktion [de]

    Movies in other capacities

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    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2019Die Schule der magischen TiereFeature FilmGregor SchnitzlerKordes & Kordes Film GmbH [de]2nd unit director
    2018Unter Verdacht - Evas letzter GangTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Andreas HerzogEikon Media GmbH [de]2nd unit director
    2018Unter Verdacht - Evas letzter GangTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Andreas HerzogEikon Media GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2018MenuettShort FilmFelix KarolusFelix Karolus Filmproduktion [de]producer
    2017Unzertrennlich nach VeronaTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Andreas HerzogConstruction Filmproduktion GmbH2nd unit director
    2017Ding Dong (WT)Teaser (Series Concept)Felix KarolusBavaria Fiction GmbHdialog editor
    2016Zorn - Kalter RauchTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Andreas HerzogFilmkombinat Nordost GmbH & Co. KG [de]1st AD (local system)
    2016Welcome to GermanyFeature FilmSimon VerhoevenWiedemann & Berg Film GmbH2nd unit director
    2016Welcome to GermanyFeature FilmSimon VerhoevenWiedemann & Berg Film GmbH1st AD (local system)
    2015Unter Verdacht - Verlorene SicherheitTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Andreas HerzogEikon Media GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) (2x 90min.)
    2015Unter Verdacht - Verlorene SicherheitTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Andreas HerzogEikon Media GmbH [de]2nd unit director (2x90min.)
    2015Go PaulShort FilmFelix KarolusFelix Karolus Filmproduktion [de]producer
    2015Charlotte Link - Die letzte SpurTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Andreas HerzogUFA Fiction2nd unit director England
    2015Charlotte Link - Die letzte SpurTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Andreas HerzogUFA Fiction1st AD (local system) 1st AD England
    2015Charlotte Link - Der BeobachterTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Andreas HerzogUFA Fiction2nd unit director England
    2015Charlotte Link - Der BeobachterTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Andreas HerzogUFA Fiction1st AD (local system) 1st AD England
    2014Unter Verdacht - BetongoldTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Ulrich ZrennerEikon Media GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2014Mörderhus - Der Usedom-KrimiTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de], NDR [de]Andreas HerzogPolyphon Film GmbH2nd unit director
    2014Der Metzger muss nachsitzenTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Andreas HerzogMagic Flight Film GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2014Der Metzger und der Tote im HaifischbeckenTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Andreas HerzogMagic Flight Film GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2014Mörderhus - Der Usedom-KrimiTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de], NDR [de]Andreas HerzogPolyphon Film GmbH1st AD (local system)
    2013Unter Verdacht - GrauzoneTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Andreas HerzogEikon Media GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2013Helmut Schmidt - LebensfragenTV Movie, NDR [de]Ben von GrafensteinTrebitsch Entertainment GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2013Tatort - Eine andere WeltTV-Movie (Series), WDR [de]Andreas HerzogColonia Media Filmproduktion GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2013Polizeiruf 110 - KinderparadiesTV-Movie (Series), BR [de]Leander HaußmannEikon Süd GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2012Lola Schön - Kommissarin Deluxe (WT)TV Series, RTL [de]Andreas HerzogOpal Filmproduktion GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2012Unter Verdacht - Ohne VergebungTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Andreas HerzogEikon Media GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2012Tatort - ScheinweltenTV-Movie (Series), WDR [de]Andreas HerzogColonia Media Filmproduktion GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2012Schafkopf - A bisserl was geht immerTV Series, ZDF [de]Ulrich ZrennerEikon West GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) (3 Folgen)
    2012Letzte Spur BerlinTV Series, ZDF [de]Andreas HerzogNovafilm [de]1st AD (local system) (2 Folgen)
    2011Unter Verdacht - Das Blut der ErdeTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Andreas HerzogEikon Media GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2011SOKO 5113TV Series, ZDF [de]Andreas HerzogUfa GmbH1st AD (local system) (5 Folgen)
    2010Unter Verdacht - Persönliche SicherheitenTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Florian KernEikon Media GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2010SOKO 5113TV Series, ZDF [de]Andreas HerzogUfa GmbH1st AD (local system) (5 Folgen)
    2010Forsthaus FalkenauTV Series, ZDF [de]Andreas Jordan-DrostndF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbH1st AD (local system) (7 Folgen)
    2010Stempel / Stamp (WT)Short FilmMichel GuillaumeMG Filmproduktion Michel Guillaume [de]1st AD (local system)
    2009Forsthaus FalkenauTV Series, ZDF [de]Andreas Jordan-DrostndF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbH1st AD (local system) (10 Folgen)
    2008Unter Verdacht - Tausend AugenTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Florian KernEikon Media GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    2008Rosemunde Pilcher - HerzenssehnsuchtTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Stefan BartmannFFP New Media GmbHscript continuity
    2008Ihr Auftrag, Pater CastellTV Series, ZDF [de]Florian KernUfa GmbH1st AD (local system) (4 Folgen)
    2008Das Traumschiff - Papua Neuguinea (WT)TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Hans Jürgen TögelPolyphon Film GmbHscript continuity 105 min.
    2008Das Traumschiff - VietnamTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Hans Jürgen TögelPolyphon Film GmbHscript continuity
    2007Unter Verdacht - Die falsche FrauTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Isabel KleefeldPro GmbH [de]script continuity
    2007Im Tal der wilden Rosen - Prüfung des HerzensTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Stefan BartmannVideoscope Fernseh-Film GmbH [de]script continuity
    2007Im Tal der wilden Rosen - Gipfel der LiebeTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Stefan BartmannVideoscope Fernseh-Film GmbH [de]script continuity
    2007Tatort - Kleine HerzenTV-Movie (Series), BR [de]Filippos TsitosAvista Film [de]script continuity
    2007Das Traumschiff - Kilimandscharo - Malediven - IndienTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Hans Jürgen TögelPolyphon Film GmbHscript continuity 120 min.
    2007Traumschiff - San FranciscoTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Hans Jürgen TögelPolyphon Film GmbHscript continuity
    2007Das Traumschiff - Rio de JaneiroTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Stefan BartmannPolyphon Film GmbHscript continuity
    2006Rosamunde Pilcher - Wiedersehen am Fluss (Return to the River) (WT)TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Stefan BartmannFFP New Media GmbHscript continuity
    2006Die Rosenheim-CopsTV Series, ZDF [de]Jörg SchneiderBavaria Film GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) (5 Folgen)
    2006Das wilde LebenFeature FilmAchim BornhakNeue Bioskop Film GmbHscript continuity
    2005Robin Pilcher - Jenseits des OzeansTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Stefan BartmannFFP New Media GmbHscript continuity
    2005SOKO 5113TV Series, ZDF [de]Jörg SchneiderUfa GmbH1st AD (local system) (5 Folgen)
    2005Die Rosenheim-CopsTV Series, ZDF [de]Jörg SchneiderBavaria Film GmbH [de]script continuity (5 Folgen)
    2005AuftauchenFeature Film, arte, ZDF [de]Felicitas KornErber + Koch Filmproduktion GmbH [de]script continuity
    2005Adelheid und ihre MörderTV Series, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Stefan BartmannndF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbHscript continuity (4 Folgen)
    2004Der Ferienarzt ... auf CapriTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Stefan BartmannPolyphon Film GmbHscript continuity
    2004Ums Paradies betrogen (WT)TV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Stefan BartmannndF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbHscript continuity 2 x 90 min.
    2004Bei hübschen Frauen sind alle Tricks erlaubtTV Movie, ProSieben [de]Peter StauchWiedemann & Berg Film GmbHscript continuity
    2003Jaguar - Tag, Grip, Tunnel (4 Spots)CommercialJürgen BollmeyerGAP Films Commercial Productions GmbH [de]script continuity
    2003Ein Luftikus zum VerliebenTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Helmut Metzger24 Frames Film GmbH & Co. KG [de]script continuity
    2003Familie Dr. KleistTV Series, MDR [de]Vera LoebnerPolyphon Film GmbHscript continuity (5 Folgen)
    2003Mädchen Nr. 1TV Movie, ProSieben [de]Stefan HoltzWiedemann & Berg Film GmbHscript continuity
    2003Deutsch KlasseTV Series, BR [de]MultipleTellux Film GmbHscript continuity
    2002HieranklFeature FilmHans SteinbichlerAvista Film [de]script continuity
    2002Samt und SeideTV Series, ZDF [de]MultiplendF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbHscript continuity (7 Folgen)
    2002Polizeiruf 110 - Wandas letzter GangTV-Movie (Series), [Ostdeutscher Rundfunk Brandenburg (ORB)] [de]Bernd BöhlichThomas Wilkening Filmgesellschaft [de]script continuity
    2001Unter Verdacht - Verdecktes SpielTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Friedemann FrommPro GmbH [de]script continuity
    2001Bis dass dein Tod uns scheidetTV MovieManfred StelzerPro GmbH [de]script continuity
    2000Bell Atlantic - Hot Sauce, Shower, BreakfastCommercialKevin SmithBackyard Productions [us]script continuity
    2000Gone UndergroundShort FilmSu TurhanGone Underground GbRscript continuity
    2000Das ElixierShort FilmStefan HornungFloff Pictures GmbH [de]script continuity
    2000Stefan Frank, M.D. - The Doctor Women TrustTV Series, RTL [de]MultiplePhoenix Film Karlheinz Brunnemann GmbH & Co. Produktions KG [de]script continuity (7 Folgen)
    2000Die Bergwacht - Duell am AbgrundTV Movie, ZDF [de]Stefan KlischPhoenix Film Karlheinz Brunnemann GmbH & Co. Produktions KG [de]script continuity Nachdreh
    1999Reamonn - SupergirlMusic VideoFelicitas KornLounge Entertainment GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
    1999Stefan Frank, M.D. - The Doctor Women TrustTV Series, RTL [de]MultiplePhoenix Film Karlheinz Brunnemann GmbH & Co. Produktions KG [de]stand by set builder (5 Folgen)
    1998Stefan Frank, M.D. - The Doctor Women TrustTV Series, RTL [de]MultiplePhoenix Film Karlheinz Brunnemann GmbH & Co. Produktions KG [de]stand by set builder (14 Folgen)
    1997Mafia - Pizza - RazziaShort FilmPeter ThorwarthVide-Filmset builder (Vorbau)
    1997Stefan Frank, M.D. - The Doctor Women TrustTV Series, RTL [de]MultiplePhoenix Film Karlheinz Brunnemann GmbH & Co. Produktions KG [de]prop hand (5 Folgen)
    1997Mafia - Pizza - RazziaShort FilmPeter ThorwarthVide-Filmvideo assist/playback operator
    1997Im Fegefeuer der LustTV MovieMichel BielawaPhoenix Film Karlheinz Brunnemann GmbH & Co. Produktions KG [de]prop hand
    1996Der grosse LacherShort FilmBenjamin HerrmannHFF Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München [de]set builder (Vorbau)
    1996Der grosse LacherShort FilmBenjamin HerrmannHFF Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München [de]video assist/playback operator
    1995Stefan Frank, M.D. - The Doctor Women TrustTV Series, RTL [de]MultiplePhoenix Film Karlheinz Brunnemann GmbH & Co. Produktions KG [de]prop hand (3 Folgen)
    1994Tödlicher DuftTV Movie, ProSieben [de]Jan RuzickaScorpio Production Film- und Femsehproduktions GmbHassistant editor - sound Assistenz

    Film awards

    YearFilmAwardCategory 
    2021By His SideFernsehfestival Baden-Baden3 Sat - ZuschauerpreisNominated
    2021By His SideBaden-Baden Television Festival [de]CompetitionNominated
    2019MenuettAnabelle Munro's most Important Films [us]Special Impact Award 2019Winner
    2019MenuettCorto Helvetico al FemminileBester FilmWinner
    2019MenuettMyrtle Beach Int'l Film Festival [us]Best Short Film / Honorable MentionWinner
    2019MenuettQueen Palm Int'l Film Festival - Feb. Edition [us]Best Short Film - Foreign / Honorable MentionWinner
    2019MenuettQueen Palm Int'l Film Festival - Feb. Edition [us]Best Writer - Short FilmNominated
    2019MenuettChina Int'l New Media Short Film Festival [cn]Special Jury AwardWinner
    2019MenuettOpen Window International Film Challenge [in]Best Romantic ShortWinner
    2018Go PaulNew Renaissance Film Festival [uk]Best Dark ComedyWinner
    2018Go PaulChambal International Film Festival [in]Best Director (Short Film)Winner
    2018Go PaulIDIF - Independent Days Int. Filmfest [de]Filmpreis der KulturstiftungNominated
    2018Go PaulIDIF - Independent Days Int. Filmfest [de]PublikumspreisNominated
    2018Go PaulWorld Fest Houston [us]Gold RemiWinner
    2017Go PaulGlobal Shorts Festival [us]Award of MeritWinner
    2017Go PaulBurbank Int'l Filmfestival [us]Best Foreign ShortNominated
    2017Go PaulEspelkamper Spitziale [de]Spitz Award in BronzeWinner
    2017Go PaulEspelkamper Spitziale [de]Audience AwardWinner
    2017Go PaulSunlight Int. Filmfestival [de]Best Debut FilmWinner
    2017Go PaulAustin Comedy Short Film Festival [us]Best Dark ComedyNominated
    2017Go PaulAustin Comedy Short Film Festival [us]Best Foreign DirectorNominated
    2017Go PaulBahia Independent Cinema Festival [br]Best Fiction Short FilmWinner
    2017Go PaulShocking Shorts Award [de]Bester FilmNominated

    Basic data

    LanguagesEnglish
    Experience abroadAustralia and Oceania: Papua New Guinea
    Central America: Barbados
    Central Europe: Austria, Poland
    North America: Canada, USA
    East Africa: Kenya
    South America: Brazil
    South Asia: India, Maldives
    Southern Europe: Balearic Islands, Italy
    Southeast Asia: Vietnam
    Western Europe: England, Ireland
    Immediate working areaMunich
    1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Bavaria
    Associations