Jens Schaffner

Cinematographer based in Europe working on narrative, commercials and music videos
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Welcome to my portfolio. Explore a curated showcase of motion picture projects I've shot for various clients

selected work

A Father's Job
Sea at nigth
Obolus
EDEKA
DER
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about

Cinematographer based in Munich, Germany, working internationally across commercials, branded content, narrative productions and music videos. A graduate of SAE Institute Frankfurt, I have built my career around creating visually distinctive imagery for global brands and agencies. My client portfolio includes companies such as Brother, Siemens, Bosch, Audi, Daimler, EDEKA and numerous international productions. Over the years, my work has been recognized with multiple Best Cinematography awards, reflecting a commitment to both technical precision and visual storytelling. While experienced in Steadicam operation and dynamic camera movement, I am particularly known for crafting atmosphere, depth, and emotion through lighting design, as well as bringing dialogue-driven scenes to life with a strong visual language. Available worldwide.

customers

Siemens Daimler brother Audi

awards

 Short to the Point International Film Festival

A Father’s Job (2021)
2021 Gewinner March Award
Best Cinematography
A Father’s Job

Feel The Reel International Film Festival

Obolus (2024)
2024 Nominierte November Award
Best Cinematography
Obolus

Gold Movie Awards

A Father’s Job (2021)
2021 Gewinner March Award
Best Cinematography
A Father’s Job

European Cinematography Awards (ECA)

A Father’s Job (2021)
2021 Gewinner June Award
Best Short Film Cinematography
A Father’s Job

Independent Shorts Awards

A Father’s Job (2021)
2023 Gewinner Jury Prize
Best Cinematography
A Father’s Job

Independent Shorts Awards International Film Festival

A Father’s Job (2021)
2024 Gewinner Certificate of Achievement
Best Cinematography
A Father’s Job

 Hollywood Gold Awards

A Father’s Job (2021)
2021 Gewinner Gold Award
Best Cinematography
A Father’s Job

Vesuvius International Film Festival

A Father’s Job (2021)
2021 Gewinner Best Cinematography
A Father’s Job

Long Story Shorts International Film Festival

A Father’s Job (2021)
2021 Gewinner Short Film (Fiction)
Best Cinematography
A Father’s Job

Vienna International Film Awards (VIFA)

A Father’s Job (2021)
2021 Gewinner Jury Award
Best Cinematography
A Father’s Job

Onyko Films Awards

A Father’s Job (2021)
2021 Gewinner July Award
Best Cinematography Short Film
A Father’s Job

Venezia Shorts

A Father’s Job (2021)
2021 Gewinner Venezia Award
Best Cinematography
A Father’s Job

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