Nico Beyer

{{short description|German film director and producer (born 1964)}} {{For|the German footballer|Nico Beyer (footballer)}} {{more footnotes needed|date=November 2022}} {{Infobox person | image = Nico Beyer in 2013.jpg | caption = Beyer in [[Berlin]], Germany, 2013 | name = Nico Beyer | occupation = {{Hlist | Film director| producer}} | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1964|06|15}} | birth_place = [[Wilhelmshaven]], West Germany | notable_works = | awards = [[#Awards|Awards list]] | website = {{URL|nicobeyer.com}} }}

'''Nico Beyer''' (born 15 June 1964) is a German film director and [[Film producer|producer]]. He is noted for his unique visual style and wide array of different techniques and formats.

His commercial work has won him numerous, international awards, such as gold and silver [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity|Lions in Cannes]], [[Clio Awards]], [[Cresta International Advertising Awards]], [[Art Directors Club of New York|ADC]], LIA, [http://www.ciclopefestival.com CICLOPE], [[D&AD]], [[New York Festivals]], [[Eurobest European Advertising Festival|Eurobest]], [[Red Dot Design Award|Red Dot Awards]], among many others.

Beyer is well known for his video collaborations with the [[Pet Shop Boys]], [[The Verve]], [[They Might Be Giants]] and [[Suzanne Vega]], as well as for his award-winning advertising campaigns.

== Early life == {{BLP unreferenced section|date=November 2022}} Beyer was born in [[Wilhelmshaven]], Germany. He is the son of artist Ulli Beyer and the grandson of writer [[Anja Lundholm]]. After graduating from the [[Kunstakademie Düsseldorf]], Beyer worked with renown video artist [[Nam June Paik]] and [[Horst H. Baumann]], documenting their work on video.

== Career == {{BLP unreferenced section|date=November 2022}} [[File:Nico Beyer in 2010.jpg|thumb|Nico Beyer in Berlin in 2010]] [[File:Nico Beyer at German Awards in 2011.jpg|thumb|Nico Beyer in Hamburg (Germany), at the German Awards in 2011. Nico won 4 awards ( 2 x gold, 1 x silver and 1 x bronze ) for Hornbach "Hymne Des Machens".]] [[File:Nico Beyer in 2012.jpg|thumb|Nico Beyer in Seattle in 2012 on the production of CHEVROLET Chevy Runs Deep campaign]] [[File:Nico Beyer in 2016.jpg|thumb|Nico Beyer in Paris in 2016]] [[File:Nico Beyer in Tokyo in 2016.jpg|thumb|Nico Beyer and Serge Roman on the shoot of Asahi Superdry in Tokyo in 2016]]

Beyers career as a filmmaker began with creating idents for [[MTV Europe]], which gained him international recognition. In 1991 he then moved from [[Düsseldorf]] to Paris, where he signed with international production company [[Partizan Midi-Minuit|Partizan]]. His videos and first TV spots for fashion designer [[Thierry Mugler]], Diesel, ''[[Der Spiegel]]'', [[Jason Donovan]], [[Forbes|''Forbes'' magazine]] ignited his international advertising career. Beyer signed with [[Propaganda Films]] in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]] (1993) and later Passport Films and then Compass Films and directed campaigns, such as [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[Panasonic]], [[Swatch]] (featuring [[Nina Hagen]]) etc... He moved from [[Paris]] to [[New York City]]. Beyer also continued his music video work and directed videos for [[The Shamen]], [[U96]], [[Swing Out Sister]], [[Suzanne Vega]], [[Tony! Toni! Toné!]], [[Erasure (duo)|Erasure]], [[Cocteau Twins]], [[Galliano (band)|Galliano]] and [[They Might Be Giants]]. In 1996, Beyer moved from New York City to [[Berlin]]. He opened his own production company Mann Im Mond.

So far, Beyer was experimenting with digital [[post-production]]. His unique style was best featured in Shots magazine.

From now on, Beyer focused on pure [[photography]], [[Storytelling|story telling]] and cinematic images.

As a result, Beyer shot his first short [https://www.crew-united.com/de/Phantom__9111.html film ''Phantom''](1998), which premiered at the [[Berlin International Film Festival|Berlinale (Berlin Film Festival)]].

Beyer now used advertising to tell stories and to work with actors, which was most visible in his music videos for [[Deine Lakaien]] and Eartling.

He directed TV spots for [[Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung]], SWR, [[Audi]], [[Renault]] and [[Coca-Cola]], which won him silver and gold Lions at the renown [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity|Cannes Lions Festival]], as well as Gold at the [[New York Film Festival]], Gold at the [[Art Directors Club of New York]].

Beyer moved back to Paris (1999), where he continued his work with his new production company [https://www.crew-united.com/en/Chased-by-Cowboys-GmbH-de_40669.html Chased by Cowboys] and his new business partner [https://www.adforum.com/talent/6694992-edward-grann Edward Grann]. Beyer's visual style enabled him to enter into car advertising. His campaign for Infinity (2001) and collaboration with advertising agency [[TBWA/Chiat/Day|Chiat Day]], started his career in American advertising.

He joined Chased by Cowboys in [[Venice, Los Angeles|Venice]], [[California]], owned by Exec. Producer Linda Ross and directed renown campaigns, such as Mercedes's launch of the E Class and the epic Super Bowl spot for the new Ford F 150 truck (2004). Beyer further directed TV spots for [[Lexus]], [[Canon Inc.|Canon]], [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]], [[BMW]], [[Cadillac]] and [[Land Rover]].

Many awards followed: Gold at the [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity|Cannes Lions Festival]], Gold at the [[Clio Awards]] etc...

Beyer also started a career in Japan. His campaign for [[Nissan Stagea]] and collaboration with advertising agency Hakohodu was extremely successful.

Beyer shared his time between Paris and Los Angeles (2003 - 2008). Directing and producing for his own company Chased by Cowboys.

In 2004, Beyer directed his first TV show ''Gottschalk America'' featuring celebrity host [[Thomas Gottschalk]]. In the same year, Beyer collaborated with [[Michael Moore]] on his campaign against former US president [[George W. Bush]]. Beyer directed a spot, which shows George W. Bush as the great dictator, recreating the famous dance with the globe of [[Charlie Chaplin]] masterpiece ''[[The Great Dictator]]''. The spot won Gold at the non-profit AD Spot Festival.

In addition, he directs TC commercials and music videos. Beyer is represented by Armoury and Element E in the European market. His recent campaigns include projects for brands like Hornbach, [[Audi]], [[Lexus]], [[Jeep]], [[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]], [[Sky Group|Sky]], [[Smart (automobile)|Smart]], [[Axe (brand)|Axe]], O2 (Telefónica) and [[Adidas]]. Between 2022 and 2024, he also directed spots for [[McDonald's]], [[Qatar Airways]], [[Star Alliance]], [[BMW|M]], [[Mercedes-AMG|AMG]], and [[Land Rover]].

Currently Beyer is focused on a 90-minute documentary feature titled ''Never grow up'', which explores the [[Mod (subculture)|Mod]] scene and its evolution over time. In 2010 he published the book [https://www.dreiknopfunddosenbier.com/ ''Dreiknopf & Dosenbier''] that covers the Mod scene in Germany.

His works has earned him numerous international awards, including [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity|Lions in Cannes]], [[Clio Awards]], [[Cresta International Advertising Awards]], [[Art Directors Club of New York|ADC]], [https://www.liaawards.com/about/history/ LIA], [[Eurobest European Advertising Festival|Eurobest]], [https://www.spotlight-festival.de/ Spotlight], [https://dieklappe.de Klappe], [[Red Dot Design Award]], [https://stevieawards.com Stevie Award] and more. Particularly for his campaigns for Hornbach and a commercial for Caritas.

== Filmography ==

=== Short films ===

*''Phantom'' (1998) *''99'' (2000)

=== Documentaries ===

*''Düsseldorf'' (1991)

=== Web films ===

*''Die MTV - OMA'' (2001) *''Die Klitschkos'' (2011) *''Kaufhaus Des Irrsinns'' (2012) *''Harald & Franz'' (2014) *''Bosch'' (2015)

=== Music videos === {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmY0k0I1rYI Dame]" - [[:fr:Émile Wandelmer|Emile Wandelmer]] (1990) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VK6oWL28yQ Candy Oh]" - Bond (1992) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvdzPu4SYF4 Où trouver les violins]" - [[Art Mengo]] (1992) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c54KOszYYYE Baby Blues]" - [[Eddy Mitchell]] (1992) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fDclPuJ2wQ Cocaine]" - Soul Patrol (1992) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdyMocLmTNk Notgonnachange]" - [[Swing Out Sister]] (1992)<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=jQ8EAAAAMBAJ&q=nico+beyer&pg=PA40 "Artists and Music"], Billboard, June 13, 1992</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=qRAEAAAAMBAJ&q=nico+beyer&pg=PA44 "Music Videos"], Billboard, June 20, 1992</ref> *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnmNblht_JM Comin' On Strong]" - [[The Shamen]] (1993) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6qvIhygLTs Blood Makes Noise]" - [[Suzanne Vega]] (1993)<ref>[https://imvdb.com/video/suzanne-vega/blood-makes-noise "Blood Makes Noise"], IMVDB</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=VxAEAAAAMBAJ&q=nico+beyer&pg=PA36 "Music Video"], Billboard, August 8, 1992</ref> *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEvjFThqmq0 99.9 Fahrenheit]" - [[Suzanne Vega]] (1993)<ref>[https://imvdb.com/video/suzanne-vega/999-f "99.9 Fahrenheit"], IMVDB</ref> *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z5HJRC9F_0 Nowhere]" - [[Therapy?]] (1994) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvhgG9ee9Aw Run to the Sun]" - [[Erasure (duo)|Erasure]] (1994)<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=XwgEAAAAMBAJ&q=nico+beyer&pg=PA46 "Music Videos"], Billboard, July 16, 1994</ref> *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkIRUGvAQR0 Snail Shell]" - [[They Might Be Giants]] (1994)<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=aQgEAAAAMBAJ&q=nico+beyer&pg=PA38 "Music Videos"], Billboard, July 30, 1994</ref><ref>[http://tmbw.net/wiki/Snail_Shell "Snail Shell"], This Might be a Wiki, December 3, 1993</ref> *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nekLf-IcbE Destination Eschaton]" - [[The Shamen]] (1995) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgsPAsno4OU This Is Music]" - [[The Verve]] (1995) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82DsgcKLpEM Leavin']" - [[Tony Toni Tone]] (1995) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWi89zyss2E Evangeline]" - [[The Cocteau Twins]] (1995) {{col-2}} *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fxjZg8ND8c Love Religion]" - [[U96]] (1995) *"Chain Reaction" - "Hurricane N°1" (1995) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7AsBCGelqU Fire]" - [[Die Krupps]] (1996) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_isNMzWSRXc Ease Your Mind]" - [[Galliano (band)|Galliano]] (1996) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZjJEvW5qIA Mind Machine]" - [[Deine Lakaien]] (1996) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoIw5Ly9uWU Away]" - [[Deine Lakaien]] (1997) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLiqju1MjGs Echo On My Mind]" - [[Earthling (band)|Earthling]] (1997) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VYDUNUJZ2Q Fly away]" - "Aaron Flower" (1997) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmZaC_QWVY0 Cry, Crazy, Crazy]" - [[:de:Duesenjaeger|Düsenjäger]] (1998) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-xdjALeASU Flamboyant]" - [[Pet Shop Boys]] (2004) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVMbcAXhruY 36 Grad]" - [[2raumwohnung|Zweiraumwohnung]] (2011) *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQQVgZhGc2M Out the Blue]" - [[Sub Focus]] ft [[Alice Gold]] *"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnuVOWoKhnU One Final Song]" - [[The Buggs]] (2023) *"Wasted" - [https://talentbanq.com/artist/the-molotovs/ The Molotovs] (2024) {{col-end}}

=== Advertisements === {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} *''DIESEL - Motor Gang'' *''FORBES MAGAZINE - Party'' *''GAPSTAR - Cadillac'' *''VITOS - Le Pull'' *''ALPIA - Schokoladenmeister - Campaign of 12 films'' *''FISKARS - Scissor'' *''CLORETTES - Gum'' *''DER SPIEGEL - the wall'' *''KARLSBERG PILSENER - the messenger'' *''RADIO NRJ - party'' *''PANASONIC - Videorecorder des Jahres'' *''TUI - Tochter'' *''APOLLINARIS - Campaign of 4 films'' *''FREUNDIN - Campaign of 4 Films'' *''JUNGHANS - Airport'' *''MERCEDES - Colours'' *''MERCEDES - Kilometer'' *''OTTO VERSAND - Red Dress'' *''SCHIESSER - Rowing'' *''SPARKASSE - Girl'' *''SWATCH - Campaign of 10 films'' *''SWISS AIR - Business Class'' *''COLGATE - Bathroom'' *''FROSTA - Campaign of 3 films'' *''HOLLYWOOD CHEWING GUM - Campaign of 3 films'' *''NECTA - Pineapple'' *''NTV - Fernsehen macht dumm - Campaign of 4 films'' *''BUNTE - Claudia Schiffer'' *''LANGNESE - Blizz'' *''AUDI - the Trip'' *''RENAULT - Megane'' *''FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG - Dahinter steckt immer ein kluger Kopf - Campaign of 3 films'' *''DEUTSCHE TELEKOM - Skype'' *''L OREAL - Expedition'' *''NIKE - Michael Stich'' *''SWR - Violence'' *''SWR - Class Room'' *''SWR - Father & Son'' *''COCA COLA - Armpits'' *''INFINITY - Campaign of 8 films'' *''NIKE - Young heroes'' *''K-SWISS - The Vibe'' *''LEXUS - Ralley'' *''MAZDA - Zoom Zoom - Campaign of 10 films'' *''MERCEDES - Production Line'' *''GERMAN RED CROSS - Coins'' *''LUCKY STRIKE - Coin'' *''FISHERMANS FRIEND - Trip'' *''NISSAN - Stagea - Campaign of 7 films''<ref>[http://cargocollective.com/SeiichiOkura/following/SeiichiOkura/Nissan-TVCF-series "Nissan TVCF series 2002-2008"], Seiichi Okura</ref> *''CADILLAC - Sprinkler'' *''CANNON - Printer - Campaign of 3 films'' *''GM - Winter Drive'' *''GMC - Truck of the year - Campaign of 3 films'' *''THRIFTY - the works - Campaign of 2 films'' *''DEUTSCHE POST - The Breaks'' *''ONE - Engine'' *''ASAHI - Rush'' *''BMW - Digits'' *''FORD - F 150 - Campaign of 7 films'' *''DEUTSCHE BANK - Shopping'' *''BP - Journey'' *''SUZUKI - Campaign of 5 films'' *''Hyundai - Excellence'' {{col-2}} *''SIEMENS - Black & White'' *''BUICK - Campaign of 3 films'' *''CHEVROLET - record player'' *''PENZOIL - dragster'' *''QUAKER STATE - Race'' *''AUTOTRADER - the mix'' *''BMW - X5 - Campaign of 4 films'' *''LAND ROVER - New Land'' *''SNICKERS - The Giant'' *''H&M - Berlin'' *''MASERATI - Grand Tourismo'' *''POKERSTARS - Boris Becker'' *''PUMA - sleep'' *''VOLKSWAGEN - Scirocco'' *''[[SONY]] - Lola'' *''[[:de:Hornbach (Baumarkt)|HORNBACH]] - Hymne''<ref>[http://www.20min.ch/schweiz/zentralschweiz/story/Hornbach-Werbespot-raeumt-ab-11251082 "Hornbach-Werbespot räumt ab"], 20Min, June 21, 2010</ref><ref>[http://www.horizont.net/agenturen/nachrichten/-Hornbach-und-Heimat-gehen-unter-die-Dichter-87204 "Hornbach und Heimat gehen unter die Dichter"], Horizont online, September 15, 2009</ref><ref>[https://www.wuv.de/marketing/heimat_stimmt_fuer_hornbach_die_hymne_des_machens_an "Heimat stimmt für Hornbach Die Hymne des Machens an"], W&V, September 14, 2009</ref><ref>[http://pr-journal.de/nachrichten/medien/8476-klappe-hornbach-spot-qhymneq-mit-drei-mal-gold-und-ein-mal-silber.html "Klappe: Hornbach Spot "Hymne" mit drei Mal Gold und ein Mal Silber"], PR Journal, March 27, 2010</ref> *''[[Mercedes-Benz|MERCEDES]] - Tinker''<ref>[http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2007/mercedes-diesel-tinker-inside "Mercedes Diesel Tinker Inside"], Inspiration Room, June 4, 2007</ref> *''[[Chevrolet]] - Chevy runs deep - Campaign of 4 films'' *''[[Jeep|JEEP]] - New York'' *''McFIT - die Klitschkos'' *''ADIDAS - Bayern'' *''NATO - Campaign of 3 films''<ref>[http://www.trustcollective.com/portfolio/content/crossroads_nato.htm "Crossroad's director Nico Beyer completes trio of spots for NATO"], Crossroads, June, 2009</ref> *''DEUTSCHE TELEKOM - Football'' *''MEDIA MARKT - Kaufhaus des Irrsinns''<ref>[http://www.wuv.de/marketing/alles_so_schoen_bunt_hier_die_erste_ogilvy_kreation_fuer_media_markt "Alles so schön bunt hier: Die erste Ogilvy-Kreation für Media-Markt"], W&V, September 29, 2011</ref> *''RED BULL - X Fighters'' *''SKY - Karl Lagerfeld - Campaign of 3 films'' *''CARITAS - Fliegen'' *''CARITAS - Progress''<ref>[http://clios.com/awards/winner/7531, "Progress"], [[Clio Awards]], 2012</ref> *''CARITAS - Neighbours''<ref>[http://clios.com/awards/winner/2797 "Global Neighbors"], [[Clio Awards]], 2014</ref> *''BUNDESLIGA - racism'' *''NIKON - London 2012 ( Olympic Games )'' *''OSRAM / SYLVANIA - Campaign of 3 films'' *''QBE - rocket'' *''SMART - Beep Beep'' *''SPARKASSE - Mütter'' *''POSTBANK - Pigs'' *''SKY - Champions League'' *''TOYOTA - Vellfire'' *''TOYOTA - Prius'' *''ADIDAS - Alaba''<ref>[http://www.horizont.net/agenturen/nachrichten/-Adidas-Dieckertschmidt-rueckt-Bayern-Star-Alaba-ins-Rampenlicht-112829 "Adidas: Dieckertschmidt rückt Bayern-Star Alaba ins Rampenlicht"], Horizont, 11 February 2015</ref> *''ASAHI - Super Dry'' *''AUSTRIAN AIRLINES - Campaign of 3 films'' *''McDONALD'S - Easy Morning''<ref>[http://www.gutewerbung.net/mcdonalds-neuer-markenauftritt-60-geburtstag/ "McDonald's Markenauftritt zum 60. Geburtstag"], Gute Werbung, January 6, 2015</ref> *''AXE - Mature'' *''WÜRTH - Market'' *''O2 - Campaign of 8 films''<ref>[http://www.new-business.de/medien/detailprint.php?rubric=MEDIEN&nr=701837 "O2 bewirbt neue Partnerschaft mit Sky in einer großen Kampagne"], New Business, January 17, 2017</ref><ref>[http://lsproductions.com/about/our-work/case-studies/o2-iphone/ "O2 / iPhone"], LS Productions</ref> *''MCDONALD'S - 60 Years'' *''RWE - Germany'' *''SCHWEIZ TOURISMUS - 150 Years''<ref>[http://www.seilers-werbeblog.ch/leo-burnett-schweiz-150-jahre-schweizer-wintertourismus/ "LEO BURNETT SCHWEIZ «150 JAHRE SCHWEIZER WINTERTOURISMUS»"], Seiler's Werbeblog, October 21, 2014</ref> *''SKODA - Line up'' *''WEB.DE - E Mail'' *''AMG - One man - one engine'' *''BOSCH - the plug'' *''JÄGERMEISTER - Campaign of 3 films'' *''MERCEDES BENZ - C Class - Campaign of 3 films''<ref>[http://mpc-15.moving-picture.com/work/mercedes-shattered-one-car-small-stuff "Mercedes, 'Shattered', 'One Car' & 'Small Stuff'"], Moving Picture Company</ref> *''AUDI - Q''<ref>[http://www.horizont.net/agenturen/nachrichten/Audi-Thjnk-Berlin-inszeniert-das-Q-in-SUV-138817 "Thjnk Berlin inszeniert das Q in SUV"], Horizont, February 15, 2016</ref><ref>[http://www.thjnk.de/en/thjnk-berlin-and-audi-germany-celebrate-the-q-in-the-q-models/ "thjnk Berlin and Audi Germany celebrate the Q in the Q models."], Thjnk, February 15, 2016</ref><ref>[http://theaerialedge.com/portfolio-items/mercedes-one-car/ "Mercedes – One Car"], The Aerial Edge</ref> *''BMW GROUP - The next 100 years'' *''GOODYEAR - Juventus Turin'' *''ADIDAS - Bayern München''<ref>[http://www.wuv.de/marketing/real_star_oezil_laeuft_zu_adidas_ueber "Real-Star Özil läuft zu Adidas über"], W&V, July 11, 2013</ref> *''[[:de:Hornbach (Baumarkt)|HORNBACH]]- Heldenkranz''<ref>[https://www.wuv.de/agenturen/client_award_shortlist_der_heldenkranz_von_hornbach "Client Award Shortlist: Der "Heldenkranz" von Hornbach"], W&V, April 24, 2017</ref> *''RENAULT - Megane II'' *''MIGROS BANK - Slow motion'' *''SUZUKI - Ignis'' {{col-end}}

=== Television ===

*''RTL RAGAZZI'' (1993) *''GOTTSCHALK AMERICA'', 10 Episodes (2003 / 2004) *''SALUT HELMUT'', pilot (2007)

==Awards== *2024 : [https://stevieawards.com/gsa GERMAN STEVIE AWARDS]. Gold, Kommunikations- oder PR Kampagne/ PR-Programm des Jahres-Umwelt" *2024 : [https://stevieawards.com/gsa GERMAN STEVIE AWARDS]. Gold, Projekt des Jahres im Bereich Natur & biologische Vielfalt" *2017 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Bronze for film "Heldenkranz" (category: TV) *2017 : [https://www.ciclopefestival.com CICLOPE FESTIVAL]. Winner for film "Heldenkranz" (category: Writing) *2017 : [https://www.annual-multimedia.de ANNUAL MULTI MEDIA AWARDS]. Gold for film "Heldenkranz" (category: TV / Film) [http://www.annual-multimedia.de/gewinner_2017/] *2017 : [https://www.spotlight-festival.de SPOTLIGHT AWARD]. Silver for film "Heldenkranz" (category: Digital Campaign) *2017 : [https://dieklappe.de DIE KLAPPE]. Bronze for film "Heldenkranz" (category: TV) [http://www.dieklappe.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Awards2017.pdf] *2017 : [[AME Awards]]. Gold for film "Heldenkranz" (category: media film) [http://www.ameawards.com/winners/2017/pieces.php?iid=513719&pid=1] *2017 : [[AME Awards]]. Silver for film "Heldenkranz" (category: social media) [http://www.ameawards.com/winners/2017/pieces.php?iid=513718&pid=1] *2017 : [[Eurobest European Advertising Festival]]. Finalist for film "Heldenkranz" (category: Integrated) *2017 : [[:de:Jahrbuch der Werbung|Jahrbuch der Werbung]]. Bronze for film "Heldenkranz" (category: Integrated) *2016 : London International Awards. Bronze for film "Heldenkranz" (category: Verbal Identity) [https://www.liaawards.com/press-release/6148/] *2015 : [[Red Dot Design Award|Red Dot]]. Winner for film "I'm loving’ it 2.0" (category: Sound Design) *2015 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Finalist for film "I'm loving’ it 2.0" (category: Music / Sound) *2015 : London International Awards. Bronze for film "I'm loving’ it 2.0" (category: Sound) *2015 : [https://nextmedia-hamburg.de/en/events/kalender/deutscher-werbefilmpreis/ GERMAN ADVERTISING FESTIVAL]. Winner for film "Global Neighbors" (category: Art Direction) *2015 : [[Cresta International Advertising Awards]]. Winner for film "Progress" (category: Craft : Special Effects) *2014 : [https://www.ciclopefestival.com CICLOPE FESTIVAL CICLOPE FESTIVAL]. Gold for film "Global Neighbors" (category: Production Design) *2014 : [[Clio Awards]]. Finalist for film "Global Neighbours" (category: TV / Cinema) [https://clios.com/awards/winner/2797] *2014 : [[Canadian Conference of the Arts]]. Gold for film "Easy Morning" (category: TV) [http://jeanlouisbompoint.over-blog.com/archive/2014-04/] *2013 : [https://lbbonline.com/companies/mobius-awards MOBIUS AWARD CALIFORNIA]. Winner for film "easy morning" (category: TV) *2012 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Finalist for film "Kaufhaus des Irrsinns" (category: TV / Cinema) *2012 : [[AME Awards]]. Finalist for film "never give up" (category: Film Direction) [http://www.ameawards.com/winners/2012/pieces-mobile.php?iid=431169&pid=1] *2012 : [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity]]. Finalist for film "Progress" (category: Cinematography) *2012 : [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity]]. Finalist for film "Progress" (category: Sound Design) *2012 : [[New York Festivals]]. Finalist for film "never give up" (category: on line Films) *2012 : [https://www.communicatorawards.com Communicator Awards]. Gold Award of Excellence for film "Avoid Crash" (category: TV) *2012 : [https://www.communicatorawards.com Communicator Awards]. Silver for film "Safety Hazards" (category: TV / Cinema) *2012 : [https://www.communicatorawards.com Communicator Awards]. Silver for film "Safety Proofing" (category: TV / Cinema) *2012 : [https://www.communicatorawards.com Communicator Awards]. Silver for film "Dashboard Lights" (category: TV / Cinema) *2012 : [https://www.tellyawards.com TELLY AWARDS]. Silver for film "Safety Hazards" (category: Automotive) *2012 : [https://www.tellyawards.com TELLY AWARDS]. Silver for film "Safety Proofing" (category: Automotive) *2012 : [https://www.tellyawards.com TELLY AWARDS]. Bronze for film "Dashboard Lights" (category: Automotive) *2012 : [https://www.tellyawards.com TELLY AWARDS]. Bronze for film "Avoid Crash" (category: Automotive) *2012 : [[Red Dot Design Award|Red Dot]]. Grand Prix for film "Progress" (category: TV / Cinema) *2011 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Bronze for film "never give up" (category: Internet Films) *2011 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Finalist for film "never give up" (category: Casting) *2011 : [https://dieklappe.de DIE KLAPPE]. Bronze for film "never give up" (category: online Film) *2010 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Silver for film "Hymne" (category: TV / Cinema ) [http://www.cobblestone.de/directors/video/hymne.html] *2010 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Silver for film "Hymne" (category: Craft / Director) [http://www.cobblestone.de/directors/video/hymne.html] *2010 : London International Awards. Silver for film "Hymne" (category: Direction) *2010 : London International Awards. Silver for film "Hymne" (category: Cinematography) *2010 : [https://www.spotlight-festival.de SPOTLIGHT AWARD SPOTLIGHT AWARD]. Gold for film "Hymne" (category: TV / Cinema) [http://www.cobblestone.de/directors/video/hymne.html] *2010 : [https://dieklappe.de DIE KLAPPE]. Gold for film "Hymne" (category: Best Direction) [http://www.cobblestone.de/directors/video/hymne.html] *2010 : [https://dieklappe.de DIE KLAPPE]. Gold for film "Hymne" (category: Best Commercial) [http://www.cobblestone.de/directors/video/hymne.html] *2010 : [https://dieklappe.de DIE KLAPPE]. Silver for film "Hymne" (category: Best Script) *2010 : [https://dieklappe.de DIE KLAPPE]. Bronze for film "Hymne" (category: Cinematography) *2009 : [[Epica Awards]] Gold for film "Hymne" (category: Household Maintenance) [http://www.cobblestone.de/directors/video/hymne.html] *2003 : [https://adsspot.me/awards AD SPOT AWARD]. Gold for film "the great Dictator" (category: non profit) *2001 : [[Clio Awards]]. Bronze for film "Rally" (category: Cinematography) *2000 : [https://www.adforum.com/award-organization/6650427/profile/international-automotive-advertising-awards INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE ADVERTISING AWARDS]. Certificate of Excellence for film "Wake, Balance, Clouds QX 4 ( three films )" (category: Sports Utility) *2000 : [https://www.adforum.com/award-organization/6650427/profile/international-automotive-advertising-awards INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE ADVERTISING AWARDS]. Certificate of Excellence for film "Lightning, Treeshade I30 ( two films )" (category: Passenger Cars) *2000 : [[Aurora Awards]]. Gold Award for film "Wires" (category: Corporate Image / Promotion) *2000 : [[Aurora Awards]]. Gold Award for film "Infiniti Campaign 1" (category: Advertising Campaign) *2000 : [[Aurora Awards]]. Gold Award for film "Infiniti Campaign 2" (category: Advertising Campaign) *2000 : [[Aurora Awards]]. Gold Award for film "Infiniti Campaign 3" (category: Advertising Campaign) *2000 : [New York Festivals]. Finalist for film "Real Life" (category: Cinema Commercial) *1999 : [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity]]. Gold Lion for film "Father and Son" (category: Public Service) [https://www.coloribus.com/festivals-awards/cannes-lions/cannes-lions-1999/third/tulipan-condoms-father-and-son-1122555/] *1997 : [[Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival]]. Finalist for film "Daydreamn" (category: Publication & Media) *1997 : [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity]]. Finalist for film "Classroom" (category: Public Service) *1997 : [[New York Festivals]]. Gold for film "Dahinter steckt immer ein kluger Kopf" (category: TV / Cinema) *1997 : [https://dieklappe.de DIE KLAPPE]. Gold for film "Scheiss Kinder" (category: TV / Cinema) *1996 : [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity]]. Silver Lion for film "IDOLS" (category: Publications & Media) *1996 : [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity]]. Silver Lion for film "Terminator" (category: Public Service) *1996 : [https://dieklappe.de DIE KLAPPE]. Silver for film "Father and Son" (category: TV / Cinema) *1995 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Bronze for film "Vorbilder" (category: Director) *1994 : [[Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity]]. Finalist for film "Mädchen" (category: TV) *1994 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Silver for film "Numbers" (category: TV) *1993 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Silver for film "Television" (category: TV / Campaign) *1993 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Silver for film "Diet" (category: TV / Campaign) *1993 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Silver for film "Mercedes Sondermodelle" (category: TV / Cinema) *1992 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Silver for film "Videorecorder des Jahres" (category: TV) *1992 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Bronze for film "Mach sein" (category: TV / Cinema) *1992 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Silver for film "Red Triangle" (category: TV / Cinema) *1992 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Silver for film "Schokoladenmeister" (category: TV) *1992 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Silver for film "Die Tv-Series n-tv" (category: Director) *1990 : [[Art Directors Club]]. Bronze for film "Blaues Kleid"

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