Karl Kürten
CINEMATOGRAPHERHis cinematographic work focuses on commercials, features and music videos. He studied at the renowned University of Television and Film Munich (HFF) and traveled the world looking for new perspectives. In 2019, he has won the German Cinematography Award. Besides his passion for film, Karl also loves experimenting with street and portrait photography. When he is not shooting, he is usually found traveling around hidden spots in Europe with his self-build camper van.
© photo: Karl Kürten
Filmographie
SKATERGIRLZ
Feature film | Westside Filmproduktion | Co-Production Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Constantin Film and Donar Film
(DOP)
HÖLLGRUND (WT)
4×30 min. | Studio Zentral | ARD Series
DA HILFT NUR BETEN!
TV-Movie | Polyphon Pictures | ARD
(DOP)
SOKO POTSDAM STAFFEL 4
TV-Series | Bantry Bay Productions GmbH
(DOP – 4 episodes)
KITZ
Netflix-Series | Odeon Fiction GmbH
(DOP)
WUT AUF KUBA
Feature film | Locolor Filmproduktion | HFF (DoP)
SOKO POTSDAM 3
TV-Series | 3 x 45 min | Bantry Bay Productions (DoP)
THE SHIFT
Short film | 8 Min. | Laura Carreira Productions (DoP)
DON’T MIND THE GAP
Documentary | 30 Min | Inselgruppe | HFF Munich (DoP)
ANGELA AUX – DREAMT OF THE DEATH OF A FRIEND
Music video | Susanne Steinmaßl Produktion (DoP)
FIRST STEPS – THEATERAKADEMIE AUGUST EVERDING
Commercial | HFF München | Nozy Film (DoP)
SIDO FEAT. YONII & BAKA – MELATONIN
Music video | Hadifilm (DoP)
MPHIL 360°
Commercial | Dreifilm (DoP)
I GREW A STATUE
Short film | 30 Min. | Arcticfox Film | HFF Munich (DoP)
RED HILL
Short film | 10 Min. | Laura Carreira Productions (DoP)
TROUBLED DESIRE – WOULD YOU LISTEN?
Spec Spot | HFF | Arcticfox Film (DoP)
DU GLAUST
Social Spot | HFF Munich (DoP)
KEEP ON PLAYING – SPOTIFY
Spec Spot | HFF Munich (DoP)
NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT HIJABI
Short film| 14 Min. | HFF Munich (DoP)
A PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS
Spec Spot | Glitzer Film (DoP)
ES GIBT KEINEN FLUSS
Short film | Glitzer Film | HFF (DoP)
HALF NAKED
Music video (DoP)
MONDAY
Documentary | 16 Min. | Laura Carreira Productions (DoP)
RUN
Experimental film | S35MM | HFF Munich (DoP)
HAUL
Documentary | S16MM | HFF Munich (DoP)
MUTTERLIEBE
Short film | S16MM | HFF Munich (DoP)
HEARTCLUB
Short film | S16MM | HFF Munich (DoP)
AN TON KAUN
Documentary | S16MM | HFF Munich (DoP)
Education
Studium – Bildgestaltung | Szenische Kamera
Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Awards
I GREW A STATUE
Deutscher Kamerapreis 2019 – Bester Kurzfilm
Filmfest Max-Ophüls Preis – Wettbewerb
Int. Student Film Festival Sehsüchte – Wettbwerb
TROUBLED DESIRE – WOULD YOU LISTEN
First Step Award 2019 – Werbung
Spotlight 2019 – Winner Silver
ADC – Art Directors Club Germany – Bronze
RED HILL
Edinburgh International Film Festival
– New Visions Award
Shortcutz Ovar – Best First Work Award 2019
BAFTA Scotland Awards 2019 – Nominierung
The John Bryne Award for Community – Shortlisted
Underwire Film Festival – Nominierung Best Director
London Short Film Festival
– Nominierung Best British Short
Clermont-Ferrand Int. Film Festival – Wettbewerb
BFI Future Film Festival
– Nominierung New Talent Award
Signes de Nuit 2019 – Wettbewerb
und mehr.
KEEP ON PLAYING – SPOTIFY
New York Festivals Ad. Awards
– Silver Best Cinematography
Spotlight 2018 – Special Mention
NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT HIJABI
Short Tiger Cannes 2019 – Selection
51. Int. Hofer Filmtage 2019 – Premiere
A PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS
ADC Germany – Special Mention
ES GIBT KEINEN FLUSS
50. Int. Hofer Filmtage – Premiere
AN TON KAUN
Internationales Film Festival Oberhausen
– 3sat Promotional Award 2014