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Katja Rivas Pinzon, director of photography, camera operator, 2nd unit dop, Berlin
©Adam Beyer
  • Director of photography
  • camera operator
  • 2nd unit dop

Known for

Fictional movies as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Schloss Einstein
Block 262
TV Series, ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]MultipleSaxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbHBlock 262
2023Die Bachmanns - Mädchen gegen Jungs (WT)
additional photography Additional camera 5 days 2nd unit and B Cam
TV Movie, ZDF [de]Miriam BlieseMadeFor Film GmbH [de]additional photography Additional camera 5 days 2nd unit and B Cam
2022Wolfswinkel
additional photography Additional Camera 10 days 2nd-Unit and B Cam
TV Movie, WDR [de]Ruth OlshanZischlermann Filmproduktion GmbH [de]additional photography Additional Camera 10 days 2nd-Unit and B Cam
2022Unumkehrbar (aka Annoush) (WT)Independent Feature FilmLaleh BarzegarCinevity Filmproduktion, Barzegar & Lorzad GbR [de]
2021Tatort - Borowski und das hungrige Herz
Additional camera
TV-Movie (Series), NDR [de]Maria SolrunNordfilm GmbH [de]Additional camera
2021ZoneIndependent Feature FilmChristina FriedrichMadonnenwerk
2021Nachricht von Mama
additional photography
TV Series, SAT.1MultiplePyjama Pictures GmbHadditional photography
2020Derp GirlShort FilmOlivia StubbeAndroid Dreams Film UG [de]
2019La Costa es muy lejos (WT)
Sony F5
Short FilmAlbi FouchéKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]Sony F5
2018HomeShort FilmJoseph AkwasiKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2016Papa (NOT RELEASED) (WT)Short FilmFabian TrederKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2016Mama told me not to look into the SunMedium Length FilmLilli TautfestKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2014ArielleShort FilmLilli TautfestKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2014Neun Türen
Episode 01.18/19
Medium Length FilmMultipleKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]Episode 01.18/19
2013Le NoctambuleShort FilmYasmin AngelKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2011PhoenixShort FilmKonstantin SrugiesZauberhaus Lichtspiele GbR
2011Rosario (WT)Short FilmRaphael RumpfKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2011LIVEShort FilmFacundo ScalerandiKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2010Wieland Saga (WT)Short FilmFlorian WentschZauberhaus Lichtspiele GbR
2009BootsfahrtShort FilmChristian BurgisZauberhaus Lichtspiele GbR

Non-fictional movies as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020Searching for Fritz KannDocumentary FeatureMarcel KolvenbachPublicnomad Productions [de]
2018Laut fühlen
Sony FS7
Short DocumentaryTessa LanghansLeuchtfeuer FilmSony FS7
2018World of WesterosWeb Magazine, funk [de]Jonas ResselSchattenwolf GmbH
2018[Tunis]
FS7
Short DocumentaryLia SaileKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]FS7

Further projects as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2019Ursprung des Feuers (WT)
Arri Alexa mit Anamorphoten
Experimental FilmAndres Rivas PinzonKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]Arri Alexa mit Anamorphoten
2017Ein Ball - Viele Geschichten. Fussballnation DeutschlandExhibition FilmMultipleLeuchtfeuer Film
2015Desmodontinae (Galerie Martinetz)Video InstallationEvamaria SchallerEvamaria Schaller Produktion

Fictional movies as camera operator

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Das Fest der LiebeLimited series, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Jan Georg SchütteFlorida Film GmbH
2022Constellation
2 DT White Cam
TV Series, Apple TV+Joseph CedarTurbine Studios GmbH2 DT White Cam
2021Nord bei Nordwest - Der Andy von nebenan
B-camera 3 shooting days
TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de], NDR [de]Nina WolfrumAspekt Telefilm-Produktion GmbH [de]B-camera 3 shooting days
2021Klara Sonntag - Liebe macht blind
B-Cam 5 DT
TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Jeanette WagnerGaumont GmbH [de]B-Cam 5 DT
2021Nachricht von MamaTV Series, SAT.1Suki M. RoesselPyjama Pictures GmbH
2021Abkapselung (WT)Short FilmMultipleVarya Popovkina Produktion [de]
2019Bibi & Tina
B-Kamera 14 DT
TV Series, Prime Video (Amazon)MultipleDCM Pictures GmbHB-Kamera 14 DT
2015Wellness für PaareTV Movie, WDR [de]Jan Georg SchütteRiva Filmproduktion [de]

Fictional movies as 2nd unit dop

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2019Käthe und ich - Zurück ins Leben
B-Camera / 2nd Unit
TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Philipp OsthusBavaria Fiction GmbHB-Camera / 2nd Unit
2019Käthe und ich - Papakind
B-Camera / 2nd Unit
TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Philipp OsthusBavaria Fiction GmbHB-Camera / 2nd Unit
2018I Need You
B-Cam
TV Movie, ZDF [de]Max FärberböckBavaria Fiction GmbHB-Cam

Fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2017High LifeFeature FilmClaire DenisPandora Film Produktion GmbHvideo assist/playback operator Materialassistenz für 35mm
2016Wie ich mich verlorShort FilmSarah WeberKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]gaffer
2016Cloud WhispersFeature FilmKerstin Polteaugenschein Filmproduktion1st assistant camera Nachdreh
2015De SmeerlappenTeaser (Film Concept)Ingo HaebElbe Stevens Films [nl]2nd assistant camera + Datenassistentin Alexa
2015Toni und die starken MännerShort FilmLevin Hübnerifs Internationale Filmschule Köln gGmbHlighting technician / electrician
2014Vatertag (WT)Short FilmFlorian FreiKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]gaffer
2014Blockbustaz (ZDFneo TVLab 2014 - Wettbewerb)Series Pilot, ZDFneo [de]Jan Markus LinhofNEUESUPER GmbH2nd assistant camera
2014Weisse Steine (WT)Independent Feature FilmRegina BrodtKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]gaffer
2014Harald (WT)Short FilmDer WomseKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]1st assistant camera
2013Mama (aka Personalwechsel) (WT)Short FilmAnna MönnichWunderfein Film GmbHgaffer
2012Edward Hopper / Woman in the Sun (WT)Short FilmFacundo ScalerandiKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]1st assistant camera
2009EntzweitShort FilmChristopher SchlierfChristopher Schlierf Produktion [de]lighting technician / electrician

Advertising/Image/Music videos in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2016DB Nahverkehr NRW - Pendler und andere HeldenCorporate SeriesJan BonnyFilm Deluxe GmbH2nd assistant camera
2015DM Deutschland - Singende KindergärtenCorporate FilmMaximilian Buckcinecore Motion Pictures GmbHgaffer
2011Aidan Bartley - Funny GamesMusic VideoFacundo ScalerandiKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]lighting technician / electrician

Non-fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020Seven Winters in TehranDocumentary FeatureSteffi NiederzollMade in Germany Filmproduktion1st assistant camera

Further projects in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2013A Cuban LetterExperimental FilmKatja Rivas PinzonKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]director

Film awards

YearFilmAwardCategory 
2018Mama told me not to look into the SunInt. Frauenfilmfestival [de]Lobende Erwähnung. NachwuchsbildgestalterinWinner

Awards

YearAward
2020Best Feature Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin
2016Karl-Miescher-Preis "Farbe im Kurzfilm"

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishFrenchGermanSpanish
Experience abroadSouth America: Colombia
Southern Europe: Italy
Western Europe: France
Immediate working areaBerlin
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Berlin
Accommodation possibilitiesCologne, Hamburg, Munich, Nuremberg, Paris
Associations