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    About Philipp Baben der Erde

    Philipp Baben der Erde was born 1981 in Rostock (GDR), living now in Berlin. He started his career as a photographer in 1999 in advertising, fashion and design.

    In 2005, he dabbled also in the contemporary art scene and had numerous exhibitions in Berlin and around the world (in Paris, London and New York for example).

    During his apprenticeship at the prestigious DFFB (the German Film School), Philipp Baben der Erde collected a lot of experience. He worked as cinematographer forndocumentaries, feature films and in advertising. Many films he shot as a cinematographer were introduced at the International Film Festival Cannes and the Berlinale.

    In 2013 he won the „Deutscher Kamerapreis" (German camera award) for the movie „Black Enchantment". He was also nominated in 2017 for the documentary „Happy". The „Deutscher Kamerapreis" is currently the most prestigious award in the german-speaking industry and also one of the most noted media prices in Europe.

    In recent years he mainly worked on series for streaming platforms including SKY, Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+ that were both fictional and non-fictional.

    Known for

    Fictional movies as director of photography

    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2023Browser Ballett
    Folge 3 & 4 Fire for Future & Brüste des Terrors
    TV Series, ZDF [de], ZDFneo [de]MultipleSteinberger Silberstein GmbHFolge 3 & 4 Fire for Future & Brüste des Terrors
    2022A Thin LineTV Series, Paramount+MultipleWeydemann Bros Serial Drama GmbH [de]
    20191986
    Camera Award Achtung Berlin
    Feature FilmLothar HerzogRohfilm Productions GmbHCamera Award Achtung Berlin
    2014House of TimeFeature FilmJonathan HelpertAlandra Films [fr]
    2012Echo & NarcissusShort FilmCarina CC SteinmetzCC Steinmetz Productions
    2012AlicesShort FilmAriane BoukercheDragway Productions [fr]
    2011Black Enchantment
    Deutscher Kamerapreis
    Short FilmJonathan HelpertAlandra Films [fr]Deutscher Kamerapreis
    2010Wir bringen den Krieg nach HauseShort FilmGeorg KammererDeutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
    2009Weisst du eigentlich, dass ganz viele Blumen blühen im ParkShort FilmLothar HerzogDeutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
    2007Wasserspiegel (WT)Short FilmLothar HerzogDeutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
    2007BonzenkarrenShort FilmLothar HerzogDeutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
    2007Die Rote und Zora (WT)Short FilmBiene PilavciDeutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
    2006Die letzte Bahn (WT)Short FilmBülent Sharifcinemind Filmproduktion Sharif & Abesser GbR
    2006Die letzte Bahn (WT)Short FilmBülent Sharifcinemind Filmproduktion Sharif & Abesser GbR
    2006Stühle im Schnee (WT)Short FilmFlorian AndersWeilandfilm [de]
    2006AugenblickeShort FilmGünther FrankeDeutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
    2005Franziska Spiegel - Eine ErinnerungShort FilmFlorian AndersHorris Film GmbH [de]
    2005Wer wettet, der betrügtIndependent Feature FilmGeorge FaberKinolaboratorium [de]
    2004Image ist allesShort FilmFlorian AndersHorris Film GmbH [de]
    2003Schrapps Geheimnis (WT)Short FilmLars-Christopher VoigtsUdK Universität der Künste Berlin (HdK Hochschule der Künste) [de]

    Advertising/Image/Music videos as director of photography

    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2022Massa Haus - Massa Haus macht’s möglichCommercialAntoine Monot, Jr.Picsters [de]
    2020Diebold Nixdorf - DN Series Easy. Built for the Storevolution. Built for More.CommercialAndreas GräfensteinAndreas Gräfenstein Produktion [de[]
    2020Berlin-Chemie. Menarini - Lioton 1000CommercialAndreas GräfensteinHealthcare Werbeagentur mcs GmbH [de]
    2019SCM - Gemeinsam für das, was zählt (WT)Corporate FilmJanina HüttenrauchSCM-Verlag GmbH & Co.KG [de]
    2018BVG Berlkönig - People Mover (WT)CommercialFelix Schwarz [1]FischerAppelt, Play GmbH
    2018Schaeffler - The Core (Brandfilm)Industrial VideoAndreas GräfensteinTriad Berlin Projektgesellschaft mbH [de]
    2018European Commission - Say No. Stop Violence against WomenCommercialTim GüntherPicsters [de]
    2017Viessmann - Unternehmensfilm. 100 Jahre ViessmannCorporate FilmTim GüntherFischerAppelt, Play GmbH
    2017Hoffmann La Roche - Hope. The value of Diagnostics in Heart FailureCommercialMichael GiehmannRiverside Entertainment GmbH
    2016Qatar Foundation - Senior Convocation. Class of 2016Corporate FilmTim GüntherFischerAppelt, Play GmbH
    2015BNS Actimove - Rhizo ForteCommercialMichael GiehmannDFP DOCK11 GmbH
    2015Weber Grill - Webers großes Grillfest (WT)CommercialMichael GiehmannPilot Hamburg GmbH & Co. KG [de]
    2014Joachim Witt - Mein HerzMusic VideoHendrik S. SchmittHakuya One
    2013Thunderbird Gerard - Live // Victory Pt. IIMusic VideoCarina CC SteinmetzCC Steinmetz Productions
    2013Chakuza & Raf Camora (feat. Joshi Mizu) - BombeMusic VideoCarina CC SteinmetzCC Steinmetz Productions
    2012H-Blockx - Love Can't SayMusic VideoCarina CC SteinmetzCC Steinmetz Productions
    2012Thunderbird Gerard - ThunderbirdMusic VideoCarina CC SteinmetzCC Steinmetz Productions
    2011Soho Bedroom 1938 - There's Nothing Left Sweet HoneybeeMusic VideoCarolin GenreithFabian Saul
    2011Thunderbird Gerard - Leave it all Behind MeMusic VideoCarina CC SteinmetzCarina Steinmetz Produktion [de]
    2011Frida Gold - GoldMusic VideoJirka Schaarpartizipzwei - Mischke, Fischer GbR

    Non-fictional movies as director of photography

    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2021Anwälte des BösenDocumentary, Sky [de]Michael GiehmannConstantin Dokumentation [de]
    2021Unsere Retter - Ärzte im EinsatzDocumentary Series, Bild [de]zuständige/r Realisator/inConstantin Entertainment GmbH
    2021Konfrontation - Markus Feldenkirchen trifft Robert Habeck
    1. Unit DoP Studio
    Documentary, ARD [de]Michael GiehmannBeckground TV1. Unit DoP Studio
    2021ZDFzeit - Die Wahrheit übers Erben
    1. Unit DoP fiktionaler Teil und non-fiktionaler Teil
    Documentary (Series), ZDF [de]MultipleFlorida Factual (aka K2H Klamroth2Hohenfeld GmbH)1. Unit DoP fiktionaler Teil und non-fiktionaler Teil
    2021Der Palast - Die DokumentationDocumentary, ZDF [de]Andreas GräfensteinStrandgutmedia GmbH [de]
    2020Jonas Kaufmann - Ein Weltstar ganz privatDocumentary, Prime Video (Amazon)Michael GiehmannMainstream Media AG (vormals Mainstream Entertainment) [de]
    2020Junge Politikerinnen - Yes she can!Documentary, NDR [de], WDR [de]Carolin GenreithKimotion Pictures GmbH
    2019Friedliche Revolutionäre - Widerstand in der DDRDocumentary, MDR [de]Dag FreyerNFP
    2019Marina Abramović und die Kunst des HörensDocumentary, arte, ZDF [de]Andreas Gräfenstein3B-Produktion
    2019Und wanderst du schon im finsteren TalShort DocumentaryJanina HüttenrauchNFP
    2018Glaube, Mut & Freiheit - InterviewsDocumentary SeriesMultipleNFP
    2018Climate WarriorsDocumentary FeatureCarl A. FechnerfechnerMEDIA GmbH [de]
    2017Sound-Treck Europa - Österreich. Tradition im WandelDocumentary (Series), ORF [at]Michael GiehmannEuroArts Music International GmbH [de]
    2017The Antagonists - Rivalry in ArtDocumentary (Series), arte, ZDF [de]Andreas Gräfenstein3B-Produktion
    2017The Antagonists - Rivalry in ArtDocumentary (Series), arte, ZDF [de]Andreas Gräfenstein3B-Produktion
    2017Sitzheizung gibt's nichtDocumentary Series, ZDFneo [de]Michael GiehmannRiverside Entertainment GmbH
    2016The Antagonists – Rivalry in Art: Nolde vs. LiebermannDocumentary (Series), arte, ZDF [de]Henrike Sandner3B-Produktion
    2016The Antagonists - Rivalry in Art - van Gogh vs. GauguinDocumentary (Series), arte, ZDF [de]Andreas Gräfenstein3B-Produktion
    2016The Antagonists - Rivalry in Art. Michelangelo vs. LeonardoDocumentary (Series), arte, ZDF [de]Sylvie Kürsten3B-Produktion
    2016Sitzheizung gibt's nichtDocumentary Series, ZDFneo [de]Michael GiehmannRiverside Entertainment GmbH

    Advertising/Image/Music videos in other activities

    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2013Onlinecasino.de - SpielfreudeCommercialPhilipp Baben der ErdePicsters [de]director

    Non-fictional movies in other activities

    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2015Kunst und VerbrechenDocumentary Series, 3satMultiple3B-Produktionart director

    Film awards

    YearFilmAwardCategory 
    20201986Achtung Berlin [de]Beste Kamera (Spielfilm)Winner
    2017HappyDeutscher KamerapreisDokumentarfilm/Dokumentation (Kamera)Nominated
    2013Black EnchantmentDeutscher KamerapreisKurzfilmWinner

    Basic data

    NationalityGerman
    LanguagesEnglishFrenchGerman
    Experience abroadCentral Europe: Austria, Hungary
    North Africa: Morocco
    North America: USA
    Northern Europe: Sweden
    Eastern Europe: Belarus, Ukraine
    South America: Brazil
    Southern Europe: Italy
    Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand
    West Asia: Qatar, Turkey
    Western Europe: Belgium, England, France, Ireland, Netherlands
    Immediate working areaBerlin
    1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Berlin
    Accommodation possibilitiesHamburg, Munich, Paris