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Thomas Eirich-Schneider, director of photography, Berlin
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  • Director of photography

Contact

Kopenhagener Straße 29a10437  BerlinGermany
Mobile+49 170 3083801

About Thomas Eirich-Schneider

I was born in Pirna/Saxony in 1984 and grew up in the East Ore Mountains. In 2004, I moved to Berlin in order to gain experiences in the cinematographic world. Since the world of film had captured my imagination during my first internship at Ö film production company I started studying TV producing at Dekra Media Academy Berlin and working at X Films Creative Pool. After finishing my Bachelor`s degree and working for X Films Creative Pool at the line producer´s department, I decided to leave production behind and become a assistant camera. In 2009, I studied cinematography at the HFF Potsdam Babelsberg and got my degree in 2014. While studying I also gained more practical experiences by working as a cinematographer in various documentaries, fiction, music videos and commercials.

Fictional movies as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2024Bach - Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte (WT)
additional photography
TV Movie, ARD [de], BR [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de], ORF [at]Florian BaxmeyerEikon Media GmbH [de]additional photography
2023One Trillion Dollars
B-Cam DoP Letzter Drehblock
Limited series, Paramount+MultipleW&B Television GmbHB-Cam DoP Letzter Drehblock
2022Die Therapie
2nd Unit DoP, B-Cam DoP, Sony Venice + Atlas Orion, 71 DT + PreShoting
TV Series, Prime Video (Amazon)MultipleZiegler Film GmbH & Co. KG2nd Unit DoP, B-Cam DoP, Sony Venice + Atlas Orion, 71 DT + PreShoting
2022Wow! Nachricht aus dem All
additional photography 2nd Cam and 2Unit
Feature FilmFelix BinderSamFilm GmbH [de]additional photography 2nd Cam and 2Unit
2020Dreams Are Like Wild Tigers
additional photography
Feature FilmLars MontagNFPadditional photography
2017Ben & die Lilibiggs (Webserie) (WT)SeriesMultipleANDERTHALB Medienproduktion GmbH
2016Hanni & Nanni - Mehr als beste Freunde
additional photography Zweite Kamera ARRI AMIRA
Feature FilmIsabell ŠubaUFA Fictionadditional photography Zweite Kamera ARRI AMIRA
2014Terra MaXTV Series, ZDF [de]Johannes JaegerEver Emotion Media Group GmbH [de]
2013B.
Stop Motion
Short FilmKai StänickeMaxim Matthew creations Group GmbH [de]Stop Motion
2013Café d'AmourShort FilmBenedikt TonioloFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]
2012Wie ein Bumerang
PDW 800 und DigiPrimes
Short FilmSabine BernardiMafilm - Martens Film- und Fernsehproduktions GmbH [de]PDW 800 und DigiPrimes
2011Wenn alle Flüsse rückwärts fließen
16mm
Short FilmAnne MünchFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]16mm
2011Stillleben
HD, Canon 5D
Short FilmMoritz SchurerMoritzianienfilm, Moritz SchurerHD, Canon 5D
2011Waende (aka. 80's Change) (WT)
35mm, Moviecam Compact
Short FilmLaura LaabsFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]35mm, Moviecam Compact
2011Willkommen und Abschied
HD, PDW 800, P+S Adapter
Short FilmAnne MünchFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]HD, PDW 800, P+S Adapter
2010Cold Star
RED Mysterium X, 100fps
Short FilmKai StänickeJugendnetzwerk Lambda e.V.RED Mysterium X, 100fps
2009Fließband (WT)
16mm
Short FilmRobert HeberFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]16mm
2008Coast (WT)Short FilmFlorentin Nizze-CamererFlorentin Camerer Produktion
2007Worauf warten wir?Short FilmMark ZenkerDekra Hochschule für Medien [de]
2007Koi (WT)
1DT Nachtszene, Berater Gesamtgestaltung
Short FilmMultipleDekra Hochschule für Medien [de]1DT Nachtszene, Berater Gesamtgestaltung

Advertising/Image/Music videos as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2017Neustarter - Geschichten vom NeustartCorporate SeriesKristina FörtschANDERTHALB Medienproduktion GmbH
2016Christina Stürmer - Seite an SeiteMusic VideoArrigo ReussMutter & Vater Productions GmbH
2016Award Ink Studio - Lion DestructionCommercialPhilipp Haeberlin-ColletBubbles Film GmbH
2016Joris - Sommerregen
ALEXA Mini
Music VideoKai StänickeMutter & Vater Productions GmbHALEXA Mini
2016Nespresso - L'Atelier BerlinCorporate FilmPhilipp Haeberlin-ColletBubbles Film GmbH
2015Goodyear - Killing The Tire SwingCommercialErik StrömBubbles Film GmbH
2015Graham Candy - Holding up BalloonsMusic VideoArrigo ReussWolf & Lamm Productions GmbH [de]
2014Tipps für Wilhelm - Ganz weit im OstenMusic VideoKai StänickeKai Stänicke Produktion [de]
2014The Hidden Cameras - Carpe JugularMusic VideoKai StänickeKai Stänicke Produktion [de]
2014Lendico - Geld braucht keine BankCommercialThomas Schneider [1]Fat Baby Film [de]
2014Lancia - Ypsilon. The Great Beauty (Internetfilm) (WT)CommercialMariana JukicaMariana Jukica & Laura Tille GbR [de]
2013Abby - Friends and Enemies. Blood and Water (Trailer für Album)
ALEXA, Highspeed
Corporate FilmPhilipp Haeberlin-ColletUniversal Music GmbH [de]ALEXA, Highspeed
2013Abby - Friends and Enemies. Wings and Feathers (Trailer für Album)Corporate FilmPhilipp Haeberlin-ColletUniversal Music GmbH [de]
2012The Hidden Cameras - Gay Goth SceneMusic VideoKai StänickeAug&Ohr Medien [de]
2012FilmFestival Cottbus - Immer schön Mischen (Trailer) (WT)
Super 35mm MovieCam
TrailerAnne MünchFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]Super 35mm MovieCam
2012Sehsüchte Festival – Trailer 2012. Jetzt weht ein neuer Wind!
P+S X35, Highspeed
TrailerAndrea CazzanigaFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]P+S X35, Highspeed
2011CMC Kuhnke - SEAMscan XTS
HD
Corporate FilmClaudio GasperiMilagro Produktion [de]HD
2010itk group GmbH - itk voice solution (Chantalle Clips)
HD
CommercialClaudio GasperiDisplay Media GmbH [de]HD
2010Nokia Ovi Maps - Carsten aus Leipzig
HD
CommercialJohannes JaegerEver Emotion Media Group GmbH [de]HD
2010Charité CFM - Service aus einer HandCorporate FilmHelmut SchmidtCharité Facility Management GmbH

Non-fictional movies as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Am Puls mit Sarah Tacke - Kein Respekt! Wenn Jugendliche zuschlagenDocumentary (Series), ZDF [de]MultipleNordend Film GmbH
2023Am Puls mit Jana Pareigis - Wohn-Desaster und Immobilien-IrrsinnDocumentary (Series), ZDF [de]Anja WidellNordend Film GmbH
2023On the Border (aka Outsourcing European Borders) (WT)
NIGER/AGADEZ
DocumentaryGerald Igor HauzenbergerCorsofilmNIGER/AGADEZ
2022Fußball hinter dem Eisernen Vorhang / Soccer behind the iron curtain (WT)Documentary FeatureMultipleCorsofilm
2021Johnny & Me - A Journey through Time with John HeartfieldDocumentary FeatureKatrin RotheHanfgarn & Ufer Filmproduktion GbR [de]
2021Terra X - Das Uhrwerk des Lebens
Fiktionaler Teil
Documentary (multi-part), arte, ZDF [de]MultipleFebruar Film GmbHFiktionaler Teil
2021Lost Women Art (2 Parts)Documentary (multi-part), MDR [de]Susanne RadelhofKoberstein Film GmbH
2020The New GospelDocumentaryMilo RauFruitmarket GmbH [de]
2020Hey, Ich bin Jude! Jung. Jüdisch. Deutsch.Documentary, ZDF [de]Jan TenhavenNordend Film GmbH
2019Ahead of Me the South
Sony Venice
Documentary FeaturePepe DanquartBittersuess Pictures GmbH [de]Sony Venice
2019The Forum
Berlin part
Documentary FeatureMarcus Vetter [1]gebrueder beetz filmproduktion GmbH & Co. KGBerlin part
2019King Bansah and His Daughter
2 Shooting days
DocumentaryAgnes Lisa WegnerKurhaus Production2 Shooting days
2019KCA Countdown ShowDocumentary Series, NickelodeonAnnie HofmannANDERTHALB Medienproduktion GmbH
2018BauhausfrauenDocumentary, MDR [de], rbb [de]Susanne RadelhofKoberstein Film GmbH
201824h Europe - The Next Generation
Schottland
DocumentaryBritt BeyerZero One 24 GmbH [de]Schottland
2018Kindheit unterm Hakenkreuz. 80 Jahre 2. WeltkriegDocumentary, VOX [de]MultipleFebruar Film GmbH
2018Lampenfieber
additional photography 1 DT
Documentary FeatureAlice Agneskirchnergebrueder beetz filmproduktion GmbH & Co. KGadditional photography 1 DT
2018Türsteher Europas - Wie Afrika Flüchtlinge stoppen sollDocumentary (Series), arte, ZDF [de]MultipleMobyDok GmbH
2017Feind ist, wer anders denkt - Geheimnisse der StasiDocumentary (multi-part), ZDF [de], ZDFinfo [de]MultipleFebruar Film GmbH
2017The Red Orchestra
Berlin Dreh
Documentary FeatureCarl-Ludwig RettingerLichtblick Film GmbH [de]Berlin Dreh

Shows/Live/Events as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2018HoHoHo - Die Adventsshow
Studiodreh
TV-Show, KiKA Kinderkanal [de]Ulrike LehmannANDERTHALB Medienproduktion GmbHStudiodreh
2017Hey NickelodeonTV-Show, NickelodeonMaxi GardenANDERTHALB Medienproduktion GmbH
2017Comedy Central NewsTV-Show, Comedy CentralFlorian BaekerANDERTHALB Medienproduktion GmbH

Fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2024Bach - Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte (WT)TV Movie, ARD [de], BR [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de], ORF [at]Florian BaxmeyerEikon Media GmbH [de]2nd unit dop
2023One Trillion DollarsLimited series, Paramount+MultipleW&B Television GmbHcamera operator Camera Operator A-Cam Last Part
2022Die TherapieTV Series, Prime Video (Amazon)MultipleZiegler Film GmbH & Co. KG2nd unit dop B-Cam DoP, Sony Venice + Atlas Orion, 71 DT + PreShoot
2020Dreams Are Like Wild TigersFeature FilmLars MontagNFP2nd unit dop
2019Tatort - Das perfekte VerbrechenTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], rbb [de]Brigitte Maria BerteleDie Film GmbH Berlin (verschmolzen mit Die Film GmbH)2nd unit dop
2019Tatort - Das perfekte VerbrechenTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], rbb [de]Brigitte Maria BerteleDie Film GmbH Berlin (verschmolzen mit Die Film GmbH)camera operator
2016Hanni & Nanni - Mehr als beste FreundeFeature FilmIsabell ŠubaUFA Fiction2nd unit dop ARRI AMIRA und ALEXA Mini
2016Hanni & Nanni - Mehr als beste FreundeFeature FilmIsabell ŠubaUFA Fictionsteadicam operator
2013StavangerMedium Length FilmArto SebastianFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]gaffer ALEXA
2012IntermezzoShort FilmNina GrosseMafilm - Martens Film- und Fernsehproduktions GmbH [de]gaffer
2012Sein letztes RennenFeature FilmKilian RiedhofNeue Schönhauser Filmproduktion GmbH1st assistant camera A CAM 2DT, Test B CAM
2012Über-Ich und DuFeature FilmBenjamin HeisenbergKomplizen Film GmbH2nd unit dop 1DT München, RED Epic
2012Über-Ich und DuFeature FilmBenjamin HeisenbergKomplizen Film GmbH1st assistant camera 2Unit, 2DT
2012Terra MaXTV Series, ZDF [de]Johannes JaegerEver Emotion Media Group GmbH [de]2nd unit dop
2011Küss mich tieferShort FilmEleni KatsoniFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]steadicam operator RED
2011In The FogFeature FilmSergei LoznitsaMa.ja.de. Fiction GmbH [de]1st assistant camera ARRI LT, ARRI 435
2011Waende (aka. 80's Change) (WT)Short FilmLaura LaabsFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]steadicam operator 35mm, Moviecam
2011Bonjour, RosalindaShort FilmAlex KoryakinFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]lighting technician / electrician
2011Wenn alle Flüsse rückwärts fließenShort FilmAnne MünchFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]steadicam operator
2011Terra MaXTV Series, ZDF [de]Johannes JaegerEver Emotion Media Group GmbH [de]2nd unit dop

Advertising/Image/Music videos in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2011IZIA - So Much TroubleMusic VideoAsa MaderLes ImproductiblesDIT digital imaging technician
2011IZIA - So Much TroubleMusic VideoAsa MaderLes Improductibles1st assistant camera ALEXA
2011Fachhochschule Bielefeld - Leonardo da Vinci. Bewegende ErfindungenCorporate FilmAlejandro Cardenas-AmelioAstronaut GmbH1st assistant camera RED MX
2011EMMA6 - LeuchtfeuerMusic VideoGregor ErlerHunger Film UG (haftungsbeschränkt) [de]1st assistant camera
2010Audi - Service lebtCorporate FilmLutz HattenhauerFiftyseven GmbHDIT digital imaging technician
2010Audi - Service lebtCorporate FilmLutz HattenhauerFiftyseven GmbH1st assistant camera RED MYSTERIUM X 4K
2010Sat.1 - Hand aufs HerzOpenerAxel BaurSterly Filmproduktion GmbH1st assistant camera ALEXA und Cinedeck
2010Nokia Ovi Maps - Ovi Maps StorysCommercialJohannes JaegerEver Emotion Media Group GmbH [de]2nd unit dop HD
2010Nokia OVI MAPS - Check-In Video (WT)CommercialJohannes JaegerEver Emotion Media Group GmbH [de]1st assistant camera Canon 5D
2010Sprite - BallwurfmaschineCommercialPascal HeidukBerlin-Films GmbH [de]1st assistant camera RED 4K
2010Stadtwerke Potsdam - Tesla, Turbine, TurmspringerCommercialMike BotheFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]1st assistant camera Highspeed Phantom HD
2010o.b.® - 60 Jahre o.b. TamponsCommercialHorst CzenskowskiFrankfurt-Film GmbH [de]1st assistant camera RED, 4K
2010Murphys - Wall of DeathCommercialSteffen AlberdingFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]1st assistant camera RED, 4K
2010Nokia Ovi Maps - Ovi Maps StorysCommercialJohannes JaegerEver Emotion Media Group GmbH [de]1st assistant camera HD
2009HEELYS© Worldwide - Flying StepsCommercialValentin Greulichm-quadrat GmbH & Co.KG [de]highspeed operator Highspeedkameramann
2009HEELYS© Worldwide - Flying StepsCommercialValentin Greulichm-quadrat GmbH & Co.KG [de]1st assistant camera Highspeed Phantom HD
2009L´arc six in DessauMusic VideoFlorentin Nizze-CamererMilagro Produktion [de]studio camera operator
2009Massaka - DornenreichMusic VideoÜnal YükselKaiserton [de]gaffer
2009Nokia Beta Labs - Ovi Maps BetaCorporate FilmMelanie MohrEver Emotion Media Group GmbH [de]1st assistant camera EB Assistent
2009Polarkreis 18 - Dreamdancer, Prisoner, Under this Big Moon (Showvideos)Music VideoFlorian SebaldPfadfinderei1st assistant camera ARRI D21

Non-fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2017The Red OrchestraDocumentary FeatureCarl-Ludwig RettingerLichtblick Film GmbH [de]gimbal system operator
2014Der letzte RemixDocumentaryOlaf HeldMonarda Arts GmbH1st assistant camera
2014Die Nacht der NächteDocumentary FeatureMultipleS2R Film [de]2nd unit dop
2014Die Nacht der NächteDocumentary FeatureMultipleS2R Film [de]1st assistant camera
2012Gold - Du kannst mehr als du denkstDocumentaryMichael Hammonparapictures film production GmbH1st assistant camera Deutschland
2012Gold - Du kannst mehr als du denkstDocumentaryMichael Hammonparapictures film production GmbHhighspeed operator Highspeed Kameramann
2012Jugendliebe (WT)Documentary Series, RTL [de]Peter Pepe PippigMME Me, Myself & Eye Entertainment GmbH [de]1st assistant camera
2011Beltracchi – Die Kunst der FälschungDocumentary FeatureArne BirkenstockFruitmarket GmbH [de]2nd unit dop
2011Beltracchi – Die Kunst der FälschungDocumentary FeatureArne BirkenstockFruitmarket GmbH [de]1st assistant camera
2011Gold - Du kannst mehr als du denkstDocumentaryMichael Hammonparapictures film production GmbH2nd unit dop
2010The Sound of HeimatDocumentaryArne BirkenstockTradewind Pictures1st assistant camera
2010The Sound of HeimatDocumentaryArne BirkenstockTradewind Pictures2nd unit dop XDCAM HD, NanoFlash
2009Autumn GoldDocumentary, arte, NDR [de], WDR [de]Jan Tenhavengebrueder beetz filmproduktion GmbH & Co. KG1st assistant camera Dreh Finnland
2009Autumn GoldDocumentary, arte, NDR [de], WDR [de]Jan Tenhavengebrueder beetz filmproduktion GmbH & Co. KGhighspeed operator Highspeedkameramann
2009En Berline à Berlin (WT)DocumentaryPeter StuartKcraft & Co. [fr]DIT digital imaging technician
2009Durch die Nacht mit ... - Robby Naish und Max RaabeDocumentary (Series)Armin ToerkellAvanti Media oHG [de]2nd unit dop Flugzeug Kameraeinbau
2009En Berline à Berlin (WT)DocumentaryPeter StuartKcraft & Co. [fr]1st assistant camera HD
2007Durch die Nacht mit ... Rolando Villazon und Hélène Grimaud in BerlinDocumentary (Series)Robert KreuzalerAvanti Media oHG [de]1st assistant camera 2nd Unit, Nachdreh
2007Durch die Nacht mit ... Rolando Villazon und Hélène Grimaud in BerlinDocumentary (Series)Robert KreuzalerAvanti Media oHG [de]production driver
2004Butler - die Kunst des DienensDocumentary SeriesMultipleÖfilm Dörr & Schlösser GmbH1st assistant camera

Shows/Live/Events in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2017Comedy Central NewsTV-Show, Comedy CentralFlorian BaekerANDERTHALB Medienproduktion GmbHgimbal system operator
2009Tommy & Salva (WT)TV-ShowJan BeckerPhoenix Film Karlheinz Brunnemann GmbH & Co. Produktions KG [de]1st assistant camera
2006GoldelseTV-ShowChristian ElsenDekra Hochschule für Medien [de]production manager Kamera, Redaktion, Schnitt
2006GoldelseTV-ShowChristian ElsenDekra Hochschule für Medien [de]eng camera Kamera, Redaktion, Schnitt

Basic data

LanguagesEnglishFrenchGermanRussian
Experience abroadCentral Europe: Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
North Africa: Sudan
Northern Europe: Finland
East Africa: Rwanda, Uganda
East Asia: Japan, North Korea
Eastern Europe: Belarus, Ukraine
South Asia: India
Southern Europe: Italy
West Africa: Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Niger, Senegal
Western Europe: England, France, Netherlands, Scotland
Central Africa: Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Preferred place of workDirector of Photography, Gimbal, Steadicam, Documentary, Fiction, Feature Film, Cinema, Commercials, Music Videos, Imagefilm,
Immediate working areaBerlin
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Saxony
Accommodation possibilitiesBerlin, Cologne, Dresden, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, Vienna
Associations