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About Jakob Reuter

I gained my first practical experience as a production assistant at Odeon Film (TV production) in Wiesbaden. This was followed by a bachelor's and master's degree in film at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, which I completed in 2019 with a Master of Arts. As part of my studies, I studied abroad in camera at the Int. University of Film and Television (EICTV) in Cuba.

During my exams, I worked on various video projects with the folk band Dieselknecht and their label Ruhrfolk under producer Guntmar Feuerstein. The music video »The Last Poacher« was shown at several film festivals, as was the musical film »The Eternal Servant«, which was also shown in a selection of arthouse cinemas and open air festivals within Germany. In 2021, I directed the music video for the song »Aufm Deich« by singer Lisa Spielmann. The video, shot in a water tank, has been shown at over twenty film festivals so far and has won nine awards.

Since 2015 I have been working as a freelance director and cameraman for music videos, image films, documentaries and short films.

Movies in other capacities

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Echofuchs - Meine CapMusic VideoJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]editor
2023Echofuchs - Meine CapMusic VideoJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]director of photography
2023Lisa Spielmann - Nie wieder nach HausMusic VideoJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]director of photography
2023Lisa Spielmann - Nie wieder nach HausMusic VideoJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]editor
2023NRW Kultursekretariat - Amira SultanaShort DocumentaryJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]director of photography
2023NRW Kultursekretariat - Amira SultanaShort DocumentaryJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]editor
2023Magdalena Hausen - Die gefrorene Zeit (WT)Experimental FilmYannis KarpouzisJuli Film GbR1st assistant camera
2022The Void - LeerstellenShort DocumentaryJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]director of photography
2022The Void - LeerstellenShort DocumentaryJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]editor
2021Lisa Spielmann - Aufm DeichMusic VideoJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]editor
2021Lisa Spielmann - Aufm DeichMusic VideoJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]director of photography
2020Arbeitsgemeinschaft Reiten und Therapie e.V. - ImageCorporate FilmJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]editor
2020Arbeitsgemeinschaft Reiten und Therapie e.V. - ImageCorporate FilmJakob ReuterJakob Reuter Produktion [de]director of photography
2020Dortmunder Förderzentrum Plan B - ImageCorporate FilmStephan FröhlichFormat Fröhlich Filmproduktion [de]gaffer
2020Dortmunder Förderzentrum Plan B - ImageCorporate FilmStephan FröhlichFormat Fröhlich Filmproduktion [de]1st assistant camera
2020Edeka - Der AzubiGuide. Die Vorteile (WT)CommercialStephan FröhlichFormat Fröhlich Filmproduktion [de]gaffer
2019RIV Reisegruppe Immer Voll - Saufen bis zum EndeMusic VideoJakob ReuterXtreme Sound Production [de]editor
2019RIV Reisegruppe Immer Voll - Saufen bis zum EndeMusic VideoJakob ReuterXtreme Sound Production [de]director of photography
2019Nomad Cruise - Why people love Nomad Cruise?Corporate FilmStephan FröhlichFormat Fröhlich Filmproduktion [de]additional photography
2018It gets betterShort FilmAdi WojaczekOmertà Pictures1st assistant camera

Awards

YearAward
2022Winner - Giallo Int. Film Festival (Italy) - Best Music Video: Aufm Deich
2022Winner - Moinho Cine Fest (Portugal) - Best Music Video: Aufm Deich
2022Grand Prix - Prague Music Video Awards (Czech Republic) - Best Music Video: Aufm Deich
2021Finalist - L.A. Music Video Awards 2021 (USA) - Best Music Video: Aufm Deich
2021Winner - High Tatras Film Festival 2021 (Slovakia) - Best Low Budget Music Video: Aufm Deich
2021Winner - Euro Music Video Song Awards 2021 (France) - Best Experimental Music Video: Aufm Deich
2021Honorable Mention - Rome Music Video Awards 2021 (Italy) - Aufm Deich
2021Winner - Munich Music Video Awards (Germany) - Best Low Budget Music Video: Aufm Deich
2021Finalist - Boden Int. Film Festival (BIFF) 2021 (Sweden) - Best Music Video: Aufm Deich
2021Winner - RAGFF New York City 2021 (USA) - Best Avant-garde Short Film: Aufm Deich
2021Winner - Madrid Film Awards 2021 (Spain) - Best Cinematography: Aufm Deich
2021Winner - Int. Music Video Awards London (UK) - Best Low Budget Music Video: Aufm Deich
2017Winner - Jung & Abgedreht Filmfestival (Germany) - Best Music Video: Der letzte Wilderer

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishGermanSpanish
Experience abroadCentral America: Cuba
Central Europe: Austria, Croatia
North Africa: Morocco
North America: USA
Northern Europe: Denmark
East Africa: Zambia, Zimbabwe
South Africa: Botswana, South Africa
South America: Brazil
Southern Europe: Portugal, Spain
Southeastern Europe: Greece
West Africa: Cape Verde
West Asia: Jordan, Oman, United Arab Emirates
Western Europe: France, Netherlands
LicencesA1 (motorcycle) [eu], AM - Moped up to 45 km/h [eu], B (car) [eu], BE (car with trailer) [eu], C (truck > 3,5 t) [eu], C1 (truck < 3,5t <= 7,5t) [eu], L (tractor) [eu]
EducationEDUCATION:
2017 - 2019: Master’s degree in Film, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences
2012 - 2017: Bachelor's degree in Film, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences
2014: Semester abroad in Cuba, major in camera, Int. Film School EICTV
2011: Fine Arts Studies, Art Academy, Münster


WORK EXPERIENCE:
since 2022: freelance lecturer UWL (formerly Deutsche POP Academy)
since 2019: holding film workshops, i.a. for German Caritas Association
since 2017: SPITZiale Short Film Festival, Media Team
since 2015: Freelance filmmaker (music videos, promotional videos, short films)
2016: Project QuartiersNETZ, Working student in the field of film
2015: Saltwater Films Berlin / Dusseldorf, Working Student
2010: Odeon TV, Wiesbaden, Production Assistant, "Ein Fall Für Zwei", Ep. 278-285
2009: Odeon TV, Wiesbaden, Directing Intern, "Der Staatsanwalt, Episode 13-16
Immediate working areaDortmund
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia
Accommodation possibilitiesBerlin, Bochum, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Halle, Hamburg, Kiel, Mainz, Muenster, Stuttgart, Wiesbaden