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Christian Saalfeld, gaffer, balloon light operator, Munich
  • Gaffer
  • balloon light operator

Contact

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Mobile+49 172 6764145
Phone+49 89 15984306
Fax+49 89 15984305

About Christian Saalfeld

about 900 commercials since 1988

Fictional movies as gaffer

YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
2020Die wundersamen Fähigkeiten des fabelhaften W. (WT)
DoP Doro Götz
Teaser (Film Concept)Doro GötzNeue Bioskop Film GmbHDoP Doro Götz
2019Der Beischläfer
DOP Thomas Wittmann
TV Series, Prime Video (Amazon)Thomas WittmannThe Amazing Film Company GmbHDOP Thomas Wittmann
2018Resistance
Deutschland Teil
Feature FilmMiguel Ioan Littin-MenzEpicentral Studios [us]Deutschland Teil
2018Tatort - Wir kriegen Euch alleTV-Movie (Series), BR [de]Michael SchreitelTellux Film GmbH
2015Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
BMW Insert Shots Munich
Feature FilmRobert ElswitBad Robot [us]BMW Insert Shots Munich
2015Eddie the Eagle
Germany
Feature FilmGeorge RichmondMarv Films [uk]Germany
2012Dinu - der Schwerkraft entgegen
DoP: Hans Syz
TV Movie, SRF [ch]Hans G. SyzTurnus Film AGDoP: Hans Syz
20123096 Tage
DoP: Michael Ballhaus
Feature FilmMichael BallhausConstantin Film [de]DoP: Michael Ballhaus
2011Nachtlärm
DoP: Nikolai von Graevenitz
Feature FilmMultipleT & C Film AG [ch]DoP: Nikolai von Graevenitz
2011Tatort - Ein ganz normaler Fall
DoP:Hagen Bogdanski
TV-Movie (Series), BR [de]Hagen BogdanskiTV60Filmproduktion GmbHDoP:Hagen Bogdanski
2010Girl on a Bicycle
DoP:Robert Fraisse
Feature FilmRobert FraisseWiedemann & Berg Film GmbHDoP:Robert Fraisse
2010Chalet Girl
DoP: Ed Wild
Feature FilmEd WildCross Day Production [uk]DoP: Ed Wild
2010Kommissarin Lucas - Am Ende muss Glück sein
DoP: Andreas Doub
TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Andreas DoubOlga Film GmbHDoP: Andreas Doub
2009Die Hebamme - Auf Leben und Tod
D0P: Jo Heim
TV Movie, ORF [at], ZDF [de]Jo HeimRoxy Film GmbH [de]D0P: Jo Heim
2008Tatort - Liebeswirren
DoP.:MartinFuhrer
TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], BR [de]Martin FuhrerTV60Filmproduktion GmbHDoP.:MartinFuhrer
2007Unter Verdacht - Brubeck
Kamera: Frank Sthamer
TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Frank SthamerPro GmbH [de]Kamera: Frank Sthamer
2007Unter Verdacht - Die falsche Frau
Kamera:Bernd Fischer
TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Bernd FischerPro GmbH [de]Kamera:Bernd Fischer
2007Einmal Toskana und zurück
Kamera:Gunram Franke
TV Movie, Degeto [de]Guntram FrankeTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]Kamera:Gunram Franke
2006Luginsland 2 - Franziskas Gespür für Männer
Kamera:Theo Bierkeens
TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Theo BierkensMOOVIE GmbHKamera:Theo Bierkeens
2005Klimt
DoP.:Ricardo Aronovic
Feature FilmRicardo AronovichEpo-Film Produktionsges.m.b.H.DoP.:Ricardo Aronovic

Advertising/Image/Music videos as gaffer

YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
2023Henkel - Dixan. Italy (WT)Commerciale+p films GmbH
2021Allea - (Titel wird nachgereicht) (NOT RELEASED) (WT)
DoP Akim Laouar
CommercialAlive Film Productions (Dalanco Ltd)DoP Akim Laouar
20213sat - Weihnachten & Sylvester
DoP Oliver Maier
Station IDWielandt GmbH [de]DoP Oliver Maier
2021Penguin - Bringt Farbe ins Bücherregal
DoP Alexander Hackinger
CommercialAlexander HackingerEmerge & See FilmproduktionDoP Alexander Hackinger
2021Audi - We are Social
DoP Andreas Wanner
CommercialStereo Films Medienproduktion GmbHDoP Andreas Wanner
2021Schwarzkopf - House of Schwarzkopf
DoP Jens Sage
CommercialJens SageStudio Oggi [de]DoP Jens Sage
2021Aximo - Aximo ist now (IAA-Messefilm)
DoP Dominik Weigand
Corporate FilmArmin KottekJust GmbH Audiovisuelle Produktionen [de]DoP Dominik Weigand
2021Rexton - Launch 2021
DoP Dominik Weigand
Corporate FilmMichael BaumbergerJust GmbH Audiovisuelle Produktionen [de]DoP Dominik Weigand
2021Klorane - Artefact
DoP Teva Vetea
CommercialTeva VeteaAlive Film Productions (Dalanco Ltd)DoP Teva Vetea
2019McDonald's - Clown & Waschmittel (WT)
DOP Lorenz Weißfuß
Corporate FilmLorenz WeissfussFireapple GmbH & Co. KG [de]DOP Lorenz Weißfuß
2019Henkel - Glem Vital. Gehört zur Familie
DOP Lorenz Weißfuß
CommercialIvory Productions GmbH & Co. KGDOP Lorenz Weißfuß
2019Vogue x Bulgari - B.Zero1. 20-jähriges Jubiläum
DoP Lorenz Weißfuß
CommercialLorenz WeissfussCondé Nast Germany GmbH [de]DoP Lorenz Weißfuß
2019BMW - The future of driving is nothing to be afraid of.
DoP: Jan David Günther
CommercialJan David GuntherZauberberg Productions GmbHDoP: Jan David Günther
2018Audi Sport - Drivers Club
DoP: Frederick Gomoll
Corporate FilmFrederick GomollKieferworx GmbH (formerly KieferNümann) [de]DoP: Frederick Gomoll
2018Carl F. Bucherer - Blue Hour (WT)
DoP : Marco Lowes
CommercialMarco LowesCondé Nast Germany GmbH [de]DoP : Marco Lowes
2018Samsung - Superdeals. Oli Kahn
DoP Manuel Mack
CommercialManuel Macke+p films GmbHDoP Manuel Mack
2017Golden Race - Gmunden Basketball (NOT RELEASED) (WT)
DoP Michael Praun
CommercialMichael PraunWerbefilm Schweiz AG [ch]DoP Michael Praun
2017Gaggenau Küchen - Cooling. Make A Statement
DoP Shaun Atherton
Corporate FilmShaun AthertonMaker Project [uk]DoP Shaun Atherton
2017Edelweiß Air - Ferien im Anflug
DoP Alexandre Lamarque
CommercialAlex LamarqueCobblestone FilmproduktionDoP Alexandre Lamarque
2017Autoscout24 - 360°-Erlebnis
DoP Mathias Pilmes
CommercialMathias PilmesDrei Wünsche GmbHDoP Mathias Pilmes

Fictional movies as balloon light operator

YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
2021John Wick: Chapter 4Feature FilmDan LaustsenLionsgate [us]
2020Wolke unterm DachFeature FilmDaniel GottschalkPantaleon Films GmbH
2020The MopesTV Series, [TNT Comedy] [de]Philipp KirsamerUFA Fiction
2020Requiem für einen FreundTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Moritz AntonNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH
2020Oskars KleidFeature FilmDaniel GottschalkPantaleon Films GmbH
2020Tatort - In der Familie IITV-Movie (Series), BR [de]Florian EmmerichX Filme Creative Pool GmbH
2020Kommissarin Lucas - NürnbergTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Frank KüpperOlga Film GmbH
2020Wild RepublicTV Series, arte, MagentaTV [de], One (ARD) [de], SWR [de], WDR [de]MultipleLailaps Films GmbH
2020UnchartedFeature FilmChung-hoon ChungColumbia Pictures [us]
2019How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)TV Series, NetflixMultiplebtf GmbH
2019The Queen's GambitLimited series, NetflixSteven MeizlerX Filme Creative Pool GmbH
2019Hochzeitsstrudel und ZwetschgenglückTV Movie, BR [de], Degeto [de]Christof OefeleinMaze Pictures GmbH [de]
2019DarkTV Series, NetflixNikolaus SummererW&B Television GmbH
2019Gunpowder MilkshakeFeature FilmMichael SeresinStudio Babelsberg Motion Pictures GmbH [de]
2019BiohackersTV Series, NetflixMultipleClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)
2019Der ÜberläuferTV Movie (multi-part), Degeto [de], NDR [de], SWR [de]Arthur ReinhartDreamtool Entertainment GmbH
2019Eine Almhütte für zweiTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Thorsten HarmsAmalia Film GmbH
2019Enkel für AnfängerFeature FilmAndreas BergerClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)
2019Das perfekte GeheimnisFeature FilmMoritz AntonConstantin Film [de]
2019Babylon BerlinTV Series, ARD [de], Degeto [de], Sky [de]MultipleX Filme Creative Pool GmbH

Advertising/Image/Music videos as balloon light operator

YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
2022Cavalluna - Geheimnis der EwigkeitTrailerManuel MackPolly Films GmbH
2021Ejot - History of the ScrewCorporate FilmSimon Dreschercinecore Motion Pictures GmbH
2020XXXLutz - Matthias Schweighöfer in Red Shopping WeekCommercialJohannes LouisFilm Factory GmbH [at]

Fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020Funeral for a DogTV Series, Sky [de]MultipleFlare Entertainment GmbH [de]rigging gaffer
2014Point BreakFeature FilmEricson CoreAlcon Entertainment [us]rigging gaffer Österrreich
2009DreiFeature FilmTom TykwerX Filme Creative Pool GmbHspecial constructions Balloonlight
2009Vincent will MeerFeature FilmRalf HuettnerOlga Film GmbHspecial constructions Balloonlight
2009Die WanderhureTV Movie, SAT.1Hansjörg ThurnTV60Filmproduktion GmbHspecial constructions Balloonlight
2009The Ghost WriterFeature FilmRoman PolańskiRP Productions, Roman Polanski [fr]special constructions Balloonlights
2009Jerry CottonFeature FilmMultipleRat Pack Filmproduktion GmbH [de]special constructions Balloonlight
2009Die Bremer StadtmusikantenTV-Movie (Series), NDR [de], RB - Radio Bremen TV [de]Dirk RegelBremedia Produktion GmbHspecial constructions Balloonlight
2009Nobody Is LostTV Movie, BR [de]Dirk KummerClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)special constructions Balloonlight
2009The Spear of DestinyTV Movie, RTL [de]Florian BaxmeyerDreamtool Entertainment GmbHspecial constructions Balloonlight
2009Der Schwarzwaldhof IV - ForellenquintettTV-Movie (Series), Degeto [de]Bettina WoernleEyeworks Germany GmbH | Fiction & Film (Warner Bros. ITVP Deutschland GmbH) [de]special constructions Balloonlight
2008Sherlock HolmesFeature FilmGuy RitchieLin Pictures [us]special constructions Balloonlights
2008Inglourious BasterdsFeature FilmQuentin TarantinoZehnte Babelsberg Film GmbH [de]special constructions Balloonlights
2008Wickie und die starken MännerFeature FilmMichael HerbigRat Pack Filmproduktion GmbH [de]special constructions Balloonlights
2008HildeFeature FilmKai WesselEgoli Tossellspecial constructions Balloonlights
2008VulkanTV Movie (multi-part), RTL [de]Uwe JansonTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]special constructions Balloonlights
2007Die GustloffTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Joseph VilsmaierUfa GmbHspecial constructions Balloonlights
2007The InternationalFeature FilmTom TykwerSiebte Babelsberg Film GmbH [de]special constructions Balloonlights
2007Mr. NobodyFeature FilmJaco Van DormaelIntegral Film GmbH [de]special constructions Balloonlights
2007Die zweite FrauTV Movie, WDR [de]Hans SteinbichlerSperl + Schott Film GmbH [de]special constructions Balloonlights

Basic data

LanguagesEnglishFrench
Experience abroadAustralia and Oceania: Australia, Fiji, Vanuatu
Central Europe: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland
North Africa: Egypt, Morocco
North America: Mexico
Northern Europe: Denmark
South Africa: Namibia, South Africa
South Asia: Sri Lanka
Southern Europe: Italy, Spain
Southeast Asia: Thailand
Southeastern Europe: Bulgaria
West Asia: United Arab Emirates
Western Europe: France
Immediate working areaMunich
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Bavaria