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About Denis Behnke

The profession of a VFX Supervisor consists of advisory and artistic influence in the planning of visual concepts and the realization of different effects within a film- or tv-production.
During the pre-production and developement phase the he supervise each step of the realization of the effects and coordinates all the necessary techniques during the shooting. In the post-production phase the VFX Supervisor controls and optimizes the transfer of the original storyboard idea up to the finished CGI.

Movies as vfx supervisor

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Turmschatten (aka Sommerzeit) (WT)Limited series, Paramount+Hannu SalonenThe Amazing Film Company GmbH
2023Spieleabend (WT)TV Movie, NetflixMarco PetryW&B Television GmbH
2021The Gryphon
Overall Supervisor
TV Series, Prime Video (Amazon)MultipleW&B Television GmbHOverall Supervisor
2021RheingoldFeature FilmFatih AkinBombero International GmbH & Co KG
2021Souls
vfx consultant
TV Series, Sky [de]MultipleGeißendörfer Pictures GmbH [de]vfx consultant
2020CharitéTV Series, ARD [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de]Christine HartmannUFA Fiction
2019Leander Haußmanns StasikomödieFeature FilmLeander HaußmannUFA Fiction
2019Deutschland 89TV Series, Prime Video (Amazon)MultipleUFA Fiction
2019Lassie - Eine abenteuerliche ReiseFeature FilmHanno OlderdissenHenning Ferber Filmproduktions GmbH [de]
2019Altes LandTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Sherry HormannUFA Fiction
2019Bad BanksTV Series, arte, ZDF [de]Christian ZübertLETTERBOX FILMPRODUKTION GmbH
2018TidesFeature FilmTim FehlbaumBerghausWöbke Filmproduktion GmbH
2018Als Hitler das rosa Kaninchen stahlFeature FilmCaroline LinkSommerhaus Filmproduktion GmbH
2018The Golden GloveFeature FilmFatih AkinBombero International GmbH & Co KG
2018Head full of HoneyFeature FilmTil SchweigerBarefoot Films
2018CharitéTV Series, ARD [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de]Anno SaulUFA Fiction
2018Deutschland 86TV Series, Prime Video (Amazon)MultipleUFA Fiction
2017All About MeFeature FilmCaroline LinkUFA Fiction
2017VielmachglasFeature FilmFlorian RossPantaleon Films GmbH
2016Hot DogFeature FilmTorsten KünstlerPantaleon Films GmbH
2016In the FadeFeature FilmFatih AkinBombero International GmbH & Co KG
2016Zwischen Himmel und HölleTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Uwe JansonUFA Fiction
2016Tannbach - Schicksal eines Dorfes (Fortsetzung)TV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Alexander DierbachW&B Television GmbH
2016Landgericht - Geschichte einer FamilieTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Matthias GlasnerUFA Fiction
2015CharitéTV Series, ARD [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de]Sönke WortmannUFA Fiction
2015TschickFeature FilmFatih AkinLago Film GmbH
2015The Same SkyTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Oliver HirschbiegelUFA Fiction
2015Most beautiful DayFeature FilmFlorian David FitzPantaleon Films GmbH
2015Deutschland 83TV Series, RTL [de]MultipleUFA Fiction
2014Der Nanny
lead
Feature FilmMatthias SchweighöferPantaleon Films GmbHlead
2014I'm off thenFeature FilmJulia von HeinzUFA Cinema GmbH [de]
2014Starfighter - Sie wollten den Himmel erobern
lead
TV Movie, RTL [de]Miguel AlexandreZeitsprung Pictures GmbH (formerly Zeitsprung Entertainment GmbH)lead
2014Naked Among WolvesTV Movie, ARD [de], BR [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de], SWR [de], WDR [de]Philipp KadelbachUFA Fiction
2014GrzimekTV Movie (multi-part), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Roland Suso RichterUFA Fiction
2014Tannbach - Schicksal eines DorfesTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Alexander DierbachW&B Television GmbH
2013Bornholmer StraßeTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Christian SchwochowUFA Fiction
2013Vaterfreuden
lead
Feature FilmMatthias SchweighöferPantaleon Films GmbHlead
2013The CutFeature FilmFatih AkinBombero International GmbH & Co KG
2012Hanni & Nanni 3Feature FilmDagmar SeumeUFA Cinema GmbH [de]
2012The PhysicianFeature FilmPhilipp StölzlUFA Cinema GmbH [de]
2012The GuardiansFeature FilmTil SchweigerBarefoot Films
2012Der TurmTV Movie (multi-part), BR [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de], NDR [de], rbb [de], SWR [de], WDR [de]Christian SchwochowTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2011Der fast perfekte MannFeature FilmVanessa JoppUFA Cinema GmbH [de]
2011Jesus liebt michFeature FilmFlorian David FitzUFA Cinema GmbH [de]
2011Unsere Mütter, unsere VäterTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Philipp KadelbachTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2010Die vierte MachtFeature FilmDennis GanselUFA Cinema GmbH [de]
2010Shore Of HopeFeature FilmToke Constantin HebbelnUFA Cinema GmbH [de]
2010Lessons of a DreamFeature FilmSebastian Groblerdeutschfilm GmbH
2010Visus - Expedition Arche NoahTV Movie, RTL [de]Tobi Baumannall-in-production GmbH
2010DschungelkindFeature FilmRoland Suso RichterUFA Cinema GmbH [de]
2009HindenburgTV Movie (multi-part), RTL [de]Philipp KadelbachTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2009Single by ContractFeature FilmMarc RothemundSamFilm GmbH [de]
2009Hanni & NanniFeature FilmChristine HartmannUFA Cinema GmbH [de]
2009Rabbit Without Ears 2Feature FilmTil SchweigerBarefoot Films
2009Die GrenzeTV Movie (multi-part), SAT.1Roland Suso RichterTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2009The Ghost WriterFeature FilmRoman PolańskiRP Productions, Roman Polanski [fr]
2008The Secret of the WhalesTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Philipp KadelbachTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2008Men in the CityFeature FilmSimon VerhoevenWiedemann & Berg Film GmbH
20081 1/2 Knights - In Search of the Ravishing Princess HerzelindeFeature FilmTil SchweigerBarefoot Films
2008Desert FlowerFeature FilmSherry HormannDesert Flower Filmproduktion GmbH
2008VulkanTV Movie (multi-part), RTL [de]Uwe JansonTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2008Die JahrhundertlawineTV Movie, RTL [de]Jörg LühdorffBavaria Pictures GmbH [de]
2007MogadischuTV Movie, BR [de], Degeto [de], SWR [de]Roland Suso RichterTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2007PhantomschmerzFeature FilmMatthias EmckeFilm1 GmbH & Co KG [de]
2007Liesl Karlstadt und Karl ValentinTV Movie, BR [de]Jo BaierOdeon Fiction GmbH (formerly H&V Entertainment GmbH)
2007Die Jagd nach dem Schatz der NibelungenTV Movie, RTL [de]Ralf HuettnerDreamtool Entertainment GmbH
2007Das Wunder von BerlinTV Movie, ZDF [de]Roland Suso RichterTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2006Bertelsmann AG - Reinhard Mohn.Es müssen mehr Köpfe ans Denken kommenCorporate FilmRoland Suso RichterTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2006Das letzte Stück HimmelTV Movie, BR [de], SWR [de]Jo BaierSperl + Schott Film GmbH [de]
2006Ein fliehendes PferdFeature FilmRainer KaufmannGate Film Produktion GmbH [de]
2006March of MillionsTV Movie (multi-part), ARD [de], arte, BR [de], Degeto [de], HR [de], SWR [de], WDR [de]Kai WesselTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2005Nicht alle waren MörderTV Movie, BR [de], Degeto [de], SWR [de]Jo BaierTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2005DresdenTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Roland Suso RichterTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2004Storm TideTV Movie (multi-part), RTL [de]Jorgo PapavassiliouTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2002Jester Till
computer graphics supervisor
Feature FilmEberhard JunkersdorfMunich Animation Film GmbH [de]computer graphics supervisor
2001SternenfängerTV Series, ARD [de]Andreas SennTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]
2000SassFeature FilmCarlo RolaMOOVIE GmbH
1997Sara Amerika
digital effects supervisor
Feature FilmRoland Suso RichterBlackwood Connectiondigital effects supervisor
1996Geisterjäger John Sinclair - Die Dämonenhochzeit (1.Pilotfilm)
miniature effects supervisor modelmaker
TV Movie, RTL [de]Klaus KnoeselEndemol Shine Group Germany [de]miniature effects supervisor modelmaker

Movies in other capacities

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2002A Sound of ThunderFeature FilmPeter HyamsApollo Media GmbH [de]VFX production coordinator Black Mountain Studio
2001Knight GamesShort FilmSven MartinFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]3d character animator maya
2001Bibi BlocksbergFeature FilmHermine HuntgeburthBavaria Filmverleih- und Produktions GmbH [de]VFX production coordinator
2000AquariosShort FilmAlexander HofmannGilles Mann Filmproduktion [de]digital compositor / compositing artist shake
1999Schnee in der NeujahrsnachtFeature FilmThorsten M. SchmidtUfa GmbHdigital compositor / compositing artist Qunatel Domino
1997Die RättinTV MovieMartin BuchhornTelefilm Saar GmbH [de]3d character animator alias/wavefront

Film awards

YearFilmAwardCategory 
2023The GryphonDeutsche Akademie für Fernsehen (DAfFNE) [de]Bestes VFX/AnimationNominated
2022Leander Haußmanns StasikomödieGerman Film Award [de]Best visual effectsNominated
2021TidesGerman Film Award [de]Beste visuelle EffekteWinner
2020Bad BanksDeutsche Akademie für Fernsehen [de]VFX/AnimationNominated
2019Deutschland 86Nominated
2017The Same SkyDeutsche Akademie für Fernsehen (DAFF)VFX/AnimationWinner
2016Starfighter - Sie wollten den Himmel erobernDeutsche Akademie für FernsehenVFX / AnimationWinner
2015Bornholmer StraßeDeutsche Akademie für FernsehenVFX / AnimationNominated
2015Naked Among WolvesDeutsche Akademie für FernsehenVFX / AnimationWinner
2011HindenburgDeutscher Fernsehpreis 2011Bester MehrteilerWinner
2010VulkanAdolf-Grimme-Preis 2010Fiktion / SpezialNominated
2008Die Jagd nach dem Schatz der NibelungenDer Deutsche FernsehpreisBeste Visuelle EffekteNominated
2003Knight GamesANIMAGO 2003, Stuttgart2. Platz - Beste Animation/KurzfilmWinner
2002SassANIMAGO 2002, Köln3. Platz - Bestes Compositing Special EffectsWinner
2001AquariosANIMAGO 2001, München2. Platz - Bestes Compositing Special EffectsWinner
2000Schnee in der NeujahrsnachtANIMAGO 2000, München1. Platz - Bestes CompositingWinner
1998Die RättinStudent Talent Award MECON´98, KölnSpezialpreis der Jury - Special EffectWinner

Basic data

LanguagesEnglish
Experience abroadCentral Europe: Austria, Czech Republic, Lithuania
North Africa: Morocco
South Africa: South Africa
Western Europe: England, France
Immediate working areaMunich
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Bavaria
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