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Thomas Gottschalk, steadicam operator, ARRI trinity operator, 2nd unit dop, director of photography, Munich
  • Steadicam operator
  • ARRI trinity operator
  • 2nd unit dop
  • director of photography

About Thomas Gottschalk

Steadicam /Omega AR2 / ARRI Trinity / Camera Operator and Cinematographer.

Known for

Movies as steadicam operator

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YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
2023Return to Silent Hill (WT)Feature FilmPablo RossoMaze Pictures GmbH [de]
2023Kohlrabenschwarz
B-Cam / Steadicam / 2nd Unit DP
TV Series, Paramount+Tom Holzhauserbumm film GmbHB-Cam / Steadicam / 2nd Unit DP
2023Bosch x Amazon - Safety & Saving EnergyCommercialStops Langensteinerlucky7even
2023Die Zwerge (Testdreh) (WT)Teaser (Series Concept)Gerhard SchirloBavaria Studios GmbH [de]
2022Club Las Piranjas
B-Cam/Steadicam/2nd Unit
Limited series, RTL [de]Tom HolzhauserWarner Bros. ITVP Deutschland GmbHB-Cam/Steadicam/2nd Unit
2021Gestern waren wir noch Kinder
B-Cam/Steadicam
Limited series, ZDF [de]Mathias NeumannSeven Dogs Filmproduktion GmbHB-Cam/Steadicam
2021The Last Voyage of the Demeter
A-Camera / Steadicam/ ARRI Trinity Operator, Berlin
Feature FilmMultipleAmblin Partners [us]A-Camera / Steadicam/ ARRI Trinity Operator, Berlin
2021Adidas - Ultraboost 22CommercialPat AldingerIconoclast Germany GmbH
2021Lilium - Lilium JetCorporate FilmTorsten Lippstocklehof GmbH
2020Uncharted
B-Cam/ Steadicam 2nd Unit
Feature FilmChung-hoon ChungColumbia Pictures [us]B-Cam/ Steadicam 2nd Unit
2020Gillette - Lewandowski. Made of What MattersCommercialDaisy ZhouHelliVentures Filmproduktion
2019Der Beischläfer
B-Cam / Steadicam / 2nd Unit DP
TV Series, Prime Video (Amazon)Thomas WittmannThe Amazing Film Company GmbHB-Cam / Steadicam / 2nd Unit DP
2019Tatort - Lass den Mond am Himmel stehnTV-Movie (Series), BR [de]Thomas W. KiennastBavaria Fiction GmbH
2019Staropramen - Every Moment Counts
ARRI Trinity Operator
CommercialDavid WrightVal Produkcija [hr]ARRI Trinity Operator
2019Der AlteTV Series, ORF [at], SRF [ch], ZDF [de]MultipleNeue Münchner Fernsehproduktion GmbH & Co.KG
2018DNB-Bank - RingvirkningerCommercialAri WilleyB-Reel Films (BRF) [se/us/uk]
2018Tipico - Nur wer mitspielt, ist mittendrin
ALEXA LF
CommercialDaniel Fernández AbellóIconoclast Germany GmbHALEXA LF
2017Urlaub mit Mama
7 DT Bologna
TV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Peter DöttlingLETTERBOX FILMPRODUKTION GmbH7 DT Bologna
2017Kommissarin Lucas - PollyTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Jens HarantOlga Film GmbH
2017One Call - DelBetaling - Ny og smartere måte å kjøpe mobiltelefon påCommercialAnders FlatlandFantefilm AS [no]

Movies as ARRI trinity operator

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2021The Last Voyage of the DemeterFeature FilmAndre ØvredalAmblin Partners [us]
2019Staropramen - Every Moment CountsCommercialThor SaevarssonVal Produkcija [hr]

Movies as 2nd unit dop

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2022Der Scheich
VFX-Dreh Wisent Szenen
TV Series, Paramount+MultipleX Filme Creative Pool GmbHVFX-Dreh Wisent Szenen
2017The Big Jump
3rd unit dop
Documentary FeatureErnst KaufmannSigma Filmproduktion GmbH [at]3rd unit dop
2016Der Kommissar und das KindTV Movie, ZDF [de]Andreas SennGood Friends Filmproduktions GmbH
2016Tatort - Am Ende geht man nacktTV-Movie (Series), BR [de]Markus ImbodenRat Pack Filmproduktion GmbH [de]
2016DHL / FC Bayern - Mia san mia. WorldwideCommercialJohn Buchee+p films GmbH
2015DHL - FCB. No Immitations
EPIC Dragon
CommercialRobert Jitzmark27 Kilometer Entertainment GmbHEPIC Dragon
2012Das Adlon. Eine Familiensaga
VFX
TV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Uli EdelMOOVIE GmbHVFX
2009Telekom - Kleine Anfänge
B-Cam
CommercialRaf WathionCzar [de]B-Cam
2009Die Akte Golgatha
München,Malta,Rom,Jerusalem
TV Movie, RTL [de]Zoltan SpirandelliUfa GmbHMünchen,Malta,Rom,Jerusalem
2009Forsthaus FalkenauTV Series, ZDF [de]Andreas Jordan-DrostndF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbH
2009SOKO Kitzbühel
3 Folgen G.Liegl
TV Series, ORF [at], ZDF [de]MultipleBeo Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [at]3 Folgen G.Liegl
2009Bergblut
Hauptdreh
Feature FilmPhilipp J. PamerFR Entertainment Film & Fernsehproduktion GmbHHauptdreh
2009Nike - Ribery
HAWK Anamorphics
CommercialMalcolm VenvilleSalt Berlin Filmproduktion GmbH [de]HAWK Anamorphics
2008Kommissarin Lucas - Aus der BahnTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Christiane BalthasarOlga Film GmbH
2008Kommissarin Lucas - Vergessen und VergebenTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Christiane BalthasarOlga Film GmbH
2008SOKO Kitzbühel
Liegl/Löv
TV Series, ORF [at], ZDF [de]MultipleBeo Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [at]Liegl/Löv
2007Unter Verdacht - Die falsche FrauTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Isabel KleefeldPro GmbH [de]
2006SOKO Kitzbühel
Folgen 76,77,78 bei Andi Löv
TV Series, ORF [at], ZDF [de]Gerald LiegelBeo Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [at]Folgen 76,77,78 bei Andi Löv
2005SOKO Kitzbühel
3 Folgen
TV Series, ORF [at], ZDF [de]Gerald LiegelBeo Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [at]3 Folgen
2002D.I.K. - Jagd auf den Virus XTV MovieAndreas SennColonia Media Filmproduktion GmbH [de]

Movies as director of photography

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020Meet Your Master - Reinhold Messner
additional photography
Educational FilmRenato NovakovicWolff Brothers GmbHadditional photography
2019Une femme comme toi
shot on ARRIFLEX 416 and KODAK film
Short DocumentaryHannah HummelHannah Hummel Filmproduktion [de]shot on ARRIFLEX 416 and KODAK film
2016Arri - 100 Years of ArriCorporate SeriesHenning RädleinPharos - The Post Group (formerly Arri Media GmbH)
2015Filabé - EntdeckeCommercialAndreas MierswaMierswa-Kluska GbR
2015Sedwitz
additional photography B-Cam
TV Series, BR [de], MDR [de]Paul HaratherNSA Neue System Agentur GmbHadditional photography B-Cam
2014Stromberg@Seven One - Mehr Wissen macht nix! (2. Staffel)CommercialAndreas TheurerSeven.One Media GmbH [de]
2013Bad Timing 3D
Stereo 3D Alexa
Short FilmGülsel ÖzkanHochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe (HfG) [de]Stereo 3D Alexa
2013The Final Resort (WT)Short FilmBurak EkinTH Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm [de]
2012Marienverehrung (WT)Documentary, Servus TV [at]Frank SuffertStarlounge GmbH
2012Stefan M. Fischer - Den Teufel am Hals (Teaser) (WT)CommercialStefan M. FischerStefan M. Fischer Produktion
2011Siemens - TIA 3DCorporate FilmJosef KlugerKUK Filmproduktion GmbH
2011Heil Emil (WT)Short FilmSebastian KilinskiMacromedia [de]
2010Deutsche Telekom - HandyrücknahmeCommercialRaf WathionCzar [de]
2010Bayerische Staatsforsten - Der Grantler im Wald (3 Spots)CommercialChristian 'Milo' Mielmanne+p films GmbH
2010Saving Lives (aka Leben retten) (WT)Short FilmFelix Walzffw pictures [de]
1999Night over EdenslohShort FilmSiegmar WarneckeHFF Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München [de]
1998Paramorphose
DOP/ Production Design
Short FilmSiegmar WarneckeYellowGardenPictures Grollmann/Gottschalk/WarneckeDOP/ Production Design

Movies in other capacities

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020UnchartedFeature FilmRuben FleischerColumbia Pictures [us]camera operator 2nd Unit
2018Rewe - Bist du ein Fan, sind wir dein MarktCommercialJason SmithCobblestone Filmproduktioncamera operator B-Cam
2016Marie fängt Feuer - Für immer und ewigTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Edzard OnnekenW&B Television GmbHcamera operator
2016Check24 - Two incomparable familiesCommercialRussell BatesEmbassy of Dreams Filmproduktion [de]camera operator
2015A Cure For WellnessFeature FilmGore VerbinskiBlind Wink Productions [us]camera operator addtl. Operator B-Camera Main Unit
2014Audi - Pep Guardiola. SpeechCommercialKevin MacDonaldMarkenfilm GmbH & Co. KGcamera operator
2013Die Hochzeit meiner SchwesterTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Marco SerafiniBavaria Fiction GmbHcamera operator
2013Big GameFeature FilmJalmari HelanderCinet [fi]camera operator B-Cam Vertretung für M. Pohlus
2011Audi - Sales Managment Worldwide (WT)CommercialJohannes KümmelTopalsson GmbHcamera operator
2011NachtlärmFeature FilmChristoph SchaubT & C Film AG [ch]camera operator
2009SOKO KitzbühelTV Series, ORF [at], ZDF [de]MultipleBeo Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH [at]camera operator
2009Genug ist nicht genugTV Movie, BR [de]Thomas StillerTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]camera operator Zusatz
2009Nike - RiberyCommercialMalcolm VenvilleSalt Berlin Filmproduktion GmbH [de]camera operator HAWK-Anamorphics
2008Paulaner - Verona Pooth (G´schichten aus dem Paulanergarten, 5 Spots) (WT)CommercialHans-Jürgen Lewi LewandowskiMarkenfilm GmbH & Co. KGcamera operator 5 Spots Verona Feldbusch,Waldi und Uli b
2008Die LebenslügeTV MoviePeter SämannZiegler Film GmbH & Co. KGcamera operator
2008The ReaderFeature FilmStephen DaldryNeunte Babelsberg Film GmbH [de]1st assistant camera A-Cam part
2007Unter Verdacht - Die falsche FrauTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Isabel KleefeldPro GmbH [de]camera operator
2007DefianceFeature FilmEdward ZwickThe Bedford Falls Company [us]1st assistant camera addtl.
2007Stopping Power (CANCELLED after 2 Days of Filming) (WT)Feature FilmJan de BontIM Stopping Power GmbH [de]1st assistant camera B-Cam
2007Tempo - Sleigh (WT)CommercialFernando VallejoTwinFilm GmbH [de]camera operator camera operator + steadicam

Awards

YearAward
2013Rhode Island International Film Festival 2013 - Best Short Film "Heil Emil"
1999Prädikat "Besonders wertvoll" für "Nacht über Edensloh"

Basic data

LanguagesCzechEnglishGermanItalian
Experience abroadCentral America: Bahamas, Barbados
Central Europe: Austria, Czech Republic, Switzerland
North Africa: Egypt
North America: USA
Northern Europe: Norway
East Africa: Mauritius
South Asia: India
Southern Europe: Balearic Islands, Italy, Monaco
Southeastern Europe: Greece, Rumania
West Asia: Turkey
Western Europe: France, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Special skillsSteadicam
Omega AR 2
Arri Trinity
Stereo 3D
Aerial cinematography
Underwater-cinematography
Own equipmentSteadicam Betz Rig HD for all film and didigtal cameras
MK-V Omega AR2 system
Arri Trinity system
GPI Pro Arm
Vehicle mount
Handsfree Transporter / Segway
Riksha dolly
LicencesA1 (motorcycle) [eu], B (car) [eu], BE (car with trailer) [eu], CE (Truck trailer) [eu], diving licence - PADI Advanced Open Water Diver [int], Elektrotechnisch unterwiesene Person (EuP) (DIN VDE 0105-100) [de]
EducationApprenticeship in commercial photography
working up the ranks within the camera department
clapper loader, 2nd AC, 1st AC
camera operator since 2006.
steadicam operator since 2006
SOA Steadicam Workshop Philadelphia 2007
ARRI Trinity owner/operator since 2017
MK-V Omega AR owner/operator since 2016
Preferred place of workFeature films and commercials
Immediate working areaMunich
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Bavaria
Accommodation possibilitiesBerlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Vienna
Associations