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Lili Krasteva, director of photography, gaffer, Berlin
©Lili Krasteva
  • Director of photography
  • gaffer
Born 1983 (40 Years)

Showreel (external)

About Lili Krasteva

I was born in 1983 in Sofia, Bulgaria. After graduating, I went to Germany to study linguistics and media studies in Konstanz. A year later I moved to Mainz to study film and theatre studies.
During this time I gained first practical experience both in theatre and on set and decided to go to Berlin, where I studied Audiovisual Media (Camera) at the Beuth Hochschule für Technik.
I am a freelance camerawoman, photographer and gaffer.

Linguistics and Media Studies at the University of Konstanz
Film and Theatre Studies at the University of Mainz
Audiovisual Media (Camera) at the Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin

Known for

Advertising/Image/Music videos as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2016Out of the woodsMoodfilmSandra MarienfeldSandra Marienfeld Produktion [de]

Further projects as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2019Das VerhörShowreel ProductionLili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]
2018Tripple CrossWorkshop-ProductionAlex Ross [1]Art-on-the-Run Film School (formerly Kaskeline Filmakademie)
2017SistersWorkshop-ProductionWilma EliassonArt-on-the-Run Film School (formerly Kaskeline Filmakademie)

Fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2022Dark Places I Have KnownSeriesJürgen HirschArt-on-the-Run Film School (formerly Kaskeline Filmakademie)colorist
2022Dark Places I Have KnownSeriesJürgen HirschArt-on-the-Run Film School (formerly Kaskeline Filmakademie)producer
2018AbschiedShort FilmLili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]director
2017ЙонелTeaser (Film Concept)Lili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]director
2017ЙонелTeaser (Film Concept)Lili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]screenwriter
2017ЙонелTeaser (Film Concept)Lili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]editor
2016YönelTeaser (Film Concept)Lili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]director
2016The Citizenship TestShort FilmLili KrastevaOliver Theurich Produktion [de]director
2013Anis WorldShort FilmLili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]screenwriter
2013Anis WorldShort FilmLili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]director
2011The World in BetweenShort FilmLili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]director
2011The World in BetweenShort FilmLili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]screenwriter
2011ZornShort FilmLili KrastevaBerliner Hochule für Technik (BHT) (ehem. Beuth Hochschule für Technik ) [de]director
2010IstinaShort FilmLili KrastevaBerliner Hochule für Technik (BHT) (ehem. Beuth Hochschule für Technik ) [de]screenwriter
2010Rona & NeleFeature FilmSilvia ChiognaFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf (formerly HFF Konrad Wolf) [de]lighting technician / electrician
2010IstinaShort FilmLili KrastevaBerliner Hochule für Technik (BHT) (ehem. Beuth Hochschule für Technik ) [de]director

Advertising/Image/Music videos in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2012Klimaschutz+ Stiftung e.V. - Klima schützenCorporate FilmChristian SlezakFilm4Two Filmproduktion [de]production sound mixer

Further projects in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2021Der Wald (Jugendfilmcamp Arendsee)Workshop-ProductionMultipleYouVista [de]lighting technician / electrician
2019Das VerhörShowreel ProductionLili KrastevaKrasteva Film Produktion Ltd. [de]director

Other projects

YearProject typeTitleActivityCompany
2021art | eventMujer en el Tiempo / Woman in TimeLicht- und VideoassistenzAmas Kollektiv
2021FestivalThe AEQUINOX Music DaysLichtdesignPauly Projekt Management GmbH
2018 - 2019EventHarry Potter: The Exhibition Babelsberg PotsdamTechnical show managementmediapool Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH
2019EventBertelsmann Summer PartyLighting technicianmediapool Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH
2018EventBertelsmann Summer PartyLighting technicianmediapool Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH
2016photo exhibitionBread for the World / Parochial Church BerlinLichtdesignPauly Projekt Management GmbH
2014live musicEurovision Song ContestSpot driverPRG
2011RevueFriedrichstadt-PalastLighting technicianFriedrichstadt-Palast Betriebsgesellschaft mbH
2010 - 2012FestivalBoundlessCulture Theatre FestivalBeleuchterinLebenshilfe Kunst und Kultur gGmbH
2007 - 2008ManagementAround Mainz TV ShowTechnical managementMedienzentrum an der Universität Mainz
2005 - 2007stage playMainz State TheatreLighting technicianStaatstheater Mainz

Basic data

LanguagesBulgarianEnglishGermanSerbianSpanish
Experience abroadSoutheastern Europe: Bulgaria
Own equipmentCanon C300
Sigma Zoom 24 - 105mm
Nucleus M
Blackmagic Video Assist
Atomos Ninja 5
Tilta Rig
Manfrotto 509HD
Speedmaster L-858D
Specromaster C-700
LicencesMEWP operator [de], telescopic forklift qualification certificate (acc. DGUV 308-009) [de]
EducationFilm and theater studies at the University of Mainz (Germany), 2003 - 2008
Audiovisual media (camera) at the Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin, 2008 - 2012
Further referencesForklift licence, Cherry picker licence
Preferred place of workCinematography, Lighting
Color Grading
Immediate working areaBerlin
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Berlin
Accommodation possibilitiesBelgrade, Dresden, Sofia