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    About Uwe K. Greiner

    I have been working in the lighting department for over 25 years, more than 15 years as a gaffer. Although I have contributed to many television series and over 100 commercials, my main experience has been with feature films.

    Over the years I have supported productions in more than 15 countries with DPs from all over the world.

    My expertise is in understanding the DP's vision and in the specific planning and support of extended sets.

    Known for

    Fictional movies as gaffer

    YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
    2024Nine Perfect StrangersTV Series, Hulu9PS GmbH [de]
    2023September 5 (WT)Feature FilmMarkus FördererBerghausWöbke Filmproduktion GmbH
    2022Constellation
    DP Markus Förderer
    TV Series, Apple TV+(tba - to be announced)Turbine Studios GmbHDP Markus Förderer
    2022Ein ganzes Leben
    Winter part
    Feature FilmArmin FranzenTobis Film GmbHWinter part
    2021The Magic FluteFeature FilmPeter MatjaskoFlute Film GmbH
    2021What You Can See From HereFeature FilmChristian ReinClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)
    2020Pagan Peak
    2nd block
    TV Series, Sky [de]Philip PeschlowW&B Television GmbH2nd block
    2020Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix KrullFeature FilmMarc AchenbachBavaria Filmproduktion
    2019Kung Fury 2 (NOT RELEASED) (WT)
    Deutschland
    Feature FilmTom SternB-Reel Films (BRF) [se/us/uk]Deutschland
    2019StowawayFeature Film, NetflixKlemens BeckerXYZ Films [us]
    2018TidesFeature FilmMarkus FördererBerghausWöbke Filmproduktion GmbH
    2018Wie gut ist deine Beziehung?Feature FilmMarc AchenbachWesthoff Film GmbH [de]
    2018Die GoldfischeFeature FilmMatthias FleischerWiedemann & Berg Film GmbH
    2018Das Boot
    Malta
    TV Series, Sky [de]MultipleBavaria Fiction GmbHMalta
    2017You Are WantedTV Series, Prime Video (Amazon)MultiplePantaleon Films GmbH
    2016The Little WitchFeature FilmMatthias FleischerClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)
    2015Mein Blind Date mit dem LebenFeature FilmMultipleZiegler Film GmbH & Co. KG
    2014HeidiFeature FilmMatthias FleischerClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)
    2014Coconut Hero
    Deutschland
    Feature FilmMatthias FleischerUFA FictionDeutschland
    2013Big GameFeature FilmMika OrasmaaCinet [fi]

    Advertising/Image/Music videos as gaffer

    YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
    2020Gillette - Lewandowski. Made of What MattersCommercialDaisy ZhouHelliVentures Filmproduktion
    2020Brunch - Seenland & QuerbeetCommercialBjørn HaneldMarkenfilm GmbH & Co. KG
    2017Dr. Devias - Plan ACommercialWilly DettmeyerExpress Inc. [jp]
    2017Jever Fun - GesichterCommercialDaniel TrenkleHelliVentures Filmproduktion
    2017Ibis - Essential MomentsCommercialWilly DettmeyerWho's Mcqueen Picture GmbH [de]
    2017ZDF - Wintersport (On Air Design)OpenerDieter DeventerHelliVentures Filmproduktion
    2016Head & Shoulders - Manuel Neuer. Schultern sind für Größeres geschaffenCommercialJann DöppertTwinFilm GmbH [de]
    2016Lidl - The Secret of ParisCommercialBen HartensteinBLMFilm GmbH
    2015Tchibo - Durch den Tag mit Helene FischerCommercialBjørn HaneldBLMFilm GmbH
    2014Persil - Duo Caps. Fingersnap, Color GuessingCommercialBjørn HaneldPalladium Commercial Productions GmbH
    2014Heide Park Resort - Flight of the DemonCommercialFederico Alfonzo2AM Films [uk]
    2013Ehrmann - Herzens-Snack. FreundeCommercialMichael SchreitelLippertwaterkotte Filmproduktion GmbH
    2013Tchibo - Bag WalkCommercialJoachim BercBLMFilm GmbH
    2013Tchibo - Kleine RäumeCommercialMarc AchenbachBLMFilm GmbH
    2013Tchibo - BreakfastCommercialJohn de BormanBLMFilm GmbH
    2012Frucade - MolkereiCommercialThomas 'Tommy' WildnerMr. Bob Films GmbH [de]
    2011Siemens - 1911 (WT)CommercialChristoph GriepZEITSPRUNG COMMERCIAL GmbH
    2011Andechser Molkerei - Bioprodukte. KühlschrankCommercialPascal Schmite+p films GmbH
    2011Rewe - Gegenparty 30CommercialHolger DienerMarkenfilm GmbH & Co. KG
    2010ZDF Station ID - Hans Siegl, Hardy Krüger Jr.Station IDMarc AchenbachSilbersee Film Produktion GmbH [de]

    Non-fictional movies as gaffer

    YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
    2005Metropolis - Die Wiedergeburt der Städte - Paris - Venedig - Konstantinopel (WT)
    Venedig
    Documentary (multi-part), arte, ZDF [de]Rainer HartmannTangram International GmbHVenedig

    Fictional movies in other activities

    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2018TidesFeature FilmTim FehlbaumBerghausWöbke Filmproduktion GmbHcamera operator C-Kamera tageweise
    2017Ein Sommer im AllgäuTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Jeanette WagnerMoviepool GmbHcamera operator
    2017Better Late Then NeverTV Series, NBC [us]Neil DeGrootFirst Frame Film+TV Produktion GmbHproduction manager
    2016Arthur & ClaireFeature FilmMiguel AlexandreTivoli Film Produktion GmbHrigging gaffer
    2012Eine mörderische EntscheidungTV Movie, ARD [de], NDR [de]Raymond LeyCinecentrum Hamburg Deutsche Gesellschaft für Film- und Fernsehprod. mbH [de]camera operator
    2010Im DschungelTV Movie, WDR [de]Elmar FischerTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]camera operator B-Kamera
    2008Der KriminalistTV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleMonaco Film GmbH (merged to Odeon Fiction GmbH)camera operator B-Kamera - tageweise
    20037 Zwerge - Männer allein im WaldFeature FilmSven UnterwaldtZipfelmützenfilm GmbH & Co. KG [de]best boy electric
    1995Nach fünf im UrwaldFeature FilmHans-Christian SchmidClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)lighting technician / electrician

    Advertising/Image/Music videos in other activities

    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2009Deutsche Messe AG - CeBIT 2010Corporate FilmMichael Walde+p films GmbHdirector of photography

    Shows/Live/Events in other activities

    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2012The Amazing RaceTV-Show, CBS [us]Bertram van MunsterWorld Race Productions Inc. [us]transportation coordinator
    2011The Amazing RaceTV-Show, CBS [us]Bertram van MunsterWorld Race Productions Inc. [us]transportation coordinator Wien/Salzburg
    2008The Amazing RaceTV-Show, CBS [us]Bertram van MunsterFirst Frame Film+TV Produktion GmbHtransportation coordinator

    Basic data

    LanguagesEnglish
    Experience abroadCentral Europe: Austria, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland
    North Africa: Egypt, Morocco
    North America: Mexico, USA
    Northern Europe: Iceland, Norway, Sweden
    South America: Brazil
    South Asia: Maldives
    Southern Europe: Canary Islands, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain
    Southeastern Europe: Rumania
    Western Europe: France
    LicencesC (truck > 3,5 t) [eu], C1E (truck (C1) + trailer <= 12t) [eu], diving licence - PADI Advanced Open Water Diver [int], Electrical Technician [de], Fahrerkarte (D) [de], telescopic forklift qualification certificate (acc. DGUV 308-009) [de]
    Educationqualified electrician - event technologies
    Immediate working areaMunich
    1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Bavaria
    Accommodation possibilitiesBerlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart
    Associations