lili karolina zwirner
Film and photography have always been my safe space and I cannot imagine ever stopping creating.
Based in France and Germany I love to take up different projects in Europe as a filmmaker, videographer and photographer.
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At the age of seven, I held my first analog camera in my hands, which made me dive into the never-ending search for unique frames, subjects, and stories to capture.
In the last eight years, I got the chance to work in several areas of camera-related media production in Los Angeles, France, Spain, Indonesia, Portugal and Germany while learning from inspiring mentors like Deanna Hong, Yahya Alabdallah, Ralph Netzer, and many more. On top of many personal learnings I won my first film prize at Filmschool Fest Munich in November 2021.
Working as a camera operator in the surf industry has granted me several years of drone flying experience and taught me to shoot in the water.
After finishing my Masters in Cinematography in Berlin I am now fully freelancing, based in Europe, and always excited about collaboration requests.
Let’s keep this journey flowing! -
EDUCATION2023 - 2024
master of arts // cinematography
metfilmschool, berlin
2018 - 2021
bachelor of arts // media: conception & production
university of applied sciences, wiesbadenAWARDS
2021
first price // climate clips award
international filmschoolfest munich
„FIGHT FAST FASHION“
assistant directior, DOP, producerRELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
since 2019
freelance filmmaker, videographer, and photographer
germany, france, portugal, spain, usa, indonesiasince 2020
media producer, meixner schlüter wendt architects
frankfurt am main // germany
since 2019
surf photographer + videographer
les landes // france
nazare // portugal
lombok // indonesia
2023
director of photography, deanna hong productions
„comeback - the becky downie story“
england, wales // uk
2021 - 2022
videographer / photographer
cliff surf house
santa cruz // portugal
2019
camera assistant + drone operator, deanna hong productions
los angeles // united states
england // uk
skills and services
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I am experienced in creating fictional short films, documentaries, music videos just like other cinematic imagery
thereby my goal is to let several areas of art flow into each other to create touching images as an ensemble of pictures movement, and sound.
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since creating images and operating cameras of all kinds is my main craft I appreciate every request for collaborations.
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for more than half of my life, I loved taking portraits and capturing situations, vibes, and characters. I love capturing surf, personal stories, special spaces, spontaneous situations, friendships, and anything else that embodies good values.
If you want your vibes, values or story to be captured, feel free to contact me. -
during the past four years, I was able to create photos and videos of several high-rise buildings, villas, churches, office buildings, and many more. I am now ready to capture more architectural creations that need to be transferred to the world of media.
If you’re interested in creating together, feel free to share your thoughts!
I am more than thankful for everyone who wants to get in touch.
