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Christian Schmitz, director of photography, Cologne
© Creave Film Agency
  • Director of photography
Born 1988 (35 Years)

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About Christian Schmitz

Christian Schmitz has been a cameraman since 2006 and has extensive experience with gimbal and Steadicams. He recognized the advantages and possibilities of aerial photography with multicopters early on and has been using them for spectacular film and video productions ever since. In addition to TV and cinema advertising, he has produced music videos for German and international artists all over the world. He has also been working as a photographer since 2016 and runs his own exhibition in Dortmund.

Known for

Fictional movies as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Spirit Animal - Das Glück der Erde
RED V-Raptor
Short FilmAnne BerndtCreave Film Agency [de]RED V-Raptor
2022Teufel der orangenen Gewässer (WT)
10 Drehtage, Alexa + Atlas Mercury
Short FilmDenys SaitovKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]10 Drehtage, Alexa + Atlas Mercury
2020Marie-Luise
4k Scope 2.35
Short FilmHervine De BoodtBladbean Films [fr]4k Scope 2.35
2019Stillstand (Wettbewerbsbeitrag 99 Fire Films Award)Short FilmAnne BerndtCreave Film Agency [de]
2018Ready To Rumble (WT)Teaser (Series Concept)Edin DzinicEyecatcher Films, Edin Dzinic [de]
2011Blauer sucht FrauShort FilmDaniel ZlotinStreetCinema
2008Rivalis
Steadicam
Short FilmMateusz MadryMadry Films & PicturesSteadicam
2008Die vier letzten DingeShort FilmStephan KrahwinkelLost Point Films, Stephan Krahwinkel

Advertising/Image/Music videos as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Jahnke Nachtsichttechnik - (title missing)
RED V-Raptor
CommercialJean-Philip Poul GawlikJean-Philip Poul Gawlik Produktion [de]RED V-Raptor
2022Sun Diego - La Familia 2
+ Steadicam
Music VideoDaniel ZlotinDaniel Zlotin Filmproduktion [de]+ Steadicam
2021VRR - Warmlenken
4 DT
CommercialAnne BerndtCreave Film Agency [de]4 DT
2020Amgen - Knochen.Stark.MacherCommercialTanja HagedornScarlito GmbH
2019Enyadres - MädchenMusic VideoDaniel ZlotinDaniel Zlotin Filmproduktion [de]
2019TÜV Rheinland - Fahrerlaubnisprüfer bei TÜV Rheinland. Wissen sinnvoll einsetzenIndustrial VideoJan EckardtScarlito GmbH
2019Kollegah feat. Farid Bang & Asche - Offenes VerdeckMusic VideoChristian Schmitz [1]Creave Film Agency [de]
2019Ihlas Bebou - The Journey
Anamorph Kowa
Corporate FilmViktor HeinzStories2tell GmbH [de]Anamorph Kowa
2019Salitos - Viva Salitos Viva Danny TrejoCommercialTheo KokkinidisCreave Film Agency [de]
2019Ceddo - TropischMusic VideoAnne BerndtCreave Film Agency [de]
2018Juri feat Sun Diego - RefugeesMusic VideoEdin DzinicEyecatcher Films, Edin Dzinic [de]
2018PriceWaterhouseCoopers - PursuitIndustrial VideoAnke SchultheissProduktion³ (Produktion hoch Drei) [de]
2018Mother of Slum (Trailer für Dokumentarfilm) (WT)TrailerSarah SchneiderEagleeye, Christian Schmitz Produktion [de]
2018Rola - Zero FucksMusic VideoSarah SchneiderScarlito GmbH
2018Summer Cem - Tamam Tamam
Kameramann
Music VideoSarah SchneiderEagleeye, Christian Schmitz Produktion [de]Kameramann
2018TÜV Rheinland - Spielzeugprüfer bei TÜV Rheinland. Wissen sinnvoll einsetzen.Industrial VideoJan EckardtScarlito GmbH
2017Trailerpark - Sterben kannst du überallMusic VideoDaniel ZlotinStreetCinema
2017Bidi Badu - Tennis is not a white sport
TV-Spot Eurosport
CommercialJean-Philip Poul GawlikJean-Philip Poul Gawlik Produktion [de]TV-Spot Eurosport
2017KC Rebell x Summer Cem - Nicht jetztMusic VideoDaniel ZlotinStreetCinema
2016P+S & Guido Maria Kretschmar - Fashion for Walls Tapeten (Messefilm)CommercialSarah SchneiderScarlito GmbH

Fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2021The Betaverse (Internetfilm)Short FilmSandra OmmerCreave Film Agency [de]producer
2021A Basic StoryShort FilmSandra OmmerCreave Film Agency [de]producer
2021Vinyl Love (NOT RELEASED) (WT)Short FilmLuca LiffersCreave Film Agency [de]producer
2020Malibu CokeShort FilmGianluca PistoiaCreave Film Agency [de]colorist
2020Marie-LuiseShort FilmHervine De BoodtBladbean Films [fr]colorist
2019Enkel für AnfängerFeature FilmWolfgang GroosClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)gimbal system operator
2018Daheim in den Bergen - LiebesleidTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Michael 'Mike' ZensWestside Filmproduktion GmbH [de]gimbal system operator
2018Daheim in den Bergen - LiebesleidTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Michael 'Mike' ZensWestside Filmproduktion GmbH [de]drone pilot
2018Daheim in den Bergen - LiebesleidTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Michael 'Mike' ZensWestside Filmproduktion GmbH [de]1st assistant camera B-Kamera
2018Daheim in den Bergen - SchwesternliebeTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Michael 'Mike' ZensWestside Filmproduktion GmbH [de]gimbal system operator
2018Daheim in den Bergen - SchwesternliebeTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Michael 'Mike' ZensWestside Filmproduktion GmbH [de]drone pilot
2018Daheim in den Bergen - SchwesternliebeTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Michael 'Mike' ZensWestside Filmproduktion GmbH [de]1st assistant camera B-Kamera
2018Ready To Rumble (WT)Teaser (Series Concept)Edin DzinicEyecatcher Films, Edin Dzinic [de]gimbal system operator
2018Ready To Rumble (WT)Teaser (Series Concept)Edin DzinicEyecatcher Films, Edin Dzinic [de]drone pilot
2015Under ConTrollIndependent Feature FilmEric Dean HordesMerkurfilm GmbH [de]2nd unit dop
2010AusgelerntShort FilmMultipleStreetCinemadirector

Advertising/Image/Music videos in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2021Perspective Eyewear - Upgrade Your ViewCommercialViktor HeinzStories2tell GmbH [de]steadicam operator
2021Kia - Josie Henning. My InspirationCommercialPaul WeissEmbassy of Dreams Filmproduktion [de]drone camera operator
2020Suntec - Winter Campaign 2020/21CommercialGianluca PistoiaCreave Film Agency [de]gaffer
2020Frei.Wild - Wo nur die Besten thronenMusic VideoAlex WörlLichtblick Fotografie, Alex Wörl [de]office production assistant
2020Sidney Schulze - Auf anderen WegenMusic VideoGianluca PistoiaCreave Film Agency [de]line production coordinator
2020Herkules - Ausbildung bei Herkules. Für eine sichere Zukunft!Recruiting-VideoFelix Köhler [1]Felix Köhler Produktion [de]office production assistant
2020Suntec - Winter Campaign 2020/21CommercialGianluca PistoiaCreave Film Agency [de]colorist
2019Alexi - Eno MashupMusic VideoGianluca PistoiaCreave Film Agency [de]producer
2019TÜV Rheinland - Facharzt für Arbeitsmedizin bei TÜV RheinlandIndustrial VideoJan EckardtScarlito GmbHoffice production assistant
2019Kollegah feat. Farid Bang & Asche - Offenes VerdeckMusic VideoChristian Schmitz [1]Creave Film Agency [de]director
2018Amavi - You Raise Me UpMusic VideoChristian Schmitz [1]Creave Film Agency [de]director
2018Amavi - You Raise Me UpMusic VideoChristian Schmitz [1]Creave Film Agency [de]producer
2018Trauringschmiede - Trauringe & Verlobungsringe aus LiebeCommercialJannik TondorfCreave Film Agency [de]line production coordinator
2017Gentleman feat. Sean Paul - OvaloadMusic VideoHenning BrixImun, Henning Brix [de]casting assistant
2016P+S & Guido Maria Kretschmar - Fashion for Walls Tapeten (Messefilm)CommercialSarah SchneiderScarlito GmbHeditor
2016Bellvita Wasserbetten - Produktion, Ausstellung, Aufbau (WT)Corporate FilmChristian Schmitz [1]Eagleeye, Christian Schmitz Produktion [de]director
2010Volker Schmidt GmbH - Schmidt RevolutionCommercialChristian Schmitz [1]StreetCinemadirector

Non-fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023World Surgery Tour - Grand FinaleEducational SeriesHannes LüxmannRe:mood Film Agencyvision mixer
2021World Surgery Tour - Grand FinaleEducational SeriesHannes LüxmannRe:mood Film Agencyvision mixer

Shows/Live/Events in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2016Alligatoah - Himmelfahrtskommando (Max-Schmeling-Halle Berlin) (WT)Concert RecordingChristian Schmitz [1]StreetCinemadirector
2014Volker Pispers - Bis neulich 2014 (DVD) (WT)TV-EventMartin Hommelcon anima Verlag e.K.studio camera operator

Other projects

YearProject typeTitleActivityCompany
2016photo exhibitionFotogalerie in Dortmund, StilwerkFotografEagleeye-Pictures, SchmitzvonPreisinger

Awards

YearAward
2023Best German horse short film 2023 - Equinale Film Festival
2019Top 10 - 99FIRE-Films Award
20182010-2018 various gold and platinum awards for music video production
2016Echo Domination, BEST VIDEOS OF THE YEAR, Alligatoah - Lass liegen

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishGerman
Experience abroadCentral Europe: Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, Switzerland
North Africa: Egypt, Morocco
North America: USA
Northern Europe: Denmark
East Asia: Japan
Eastern Europe: Russia
South Africa: South Africa, Swasiland
South America: Brazil
South Asia: India, Sri Lanka
Southern Europe: Canary Islands, Italy, Monaco, Portugal, Spain
Southeast Asia: Thailand
West Asia: Turkey, United Arab Emirates
Western Europe: Belgium, England, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom
LicencesB (car) [eu], DRSA - Deutsches Rettungsschwimmerabzeichen [de], Kenntnisnachweis nach §21d (für Drohnen über 2 kg) - dt. LuftVO [de]
Immediate working areaCologne
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia
Accommodation possibilitiesBerlin, Dortmund