Ole Zapatka, director, Hamburg

Ole Zapatka

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Agency

Fitz + Skoglund Agents
Germany
Phone+49 30 20095310
office@xfitz-skoglund.xde

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About Ole Zapatka

Director / 2nd Unit Director

Known for

Fictional movies as director

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2024Wolfsland - Schwarzer Spiegel
27.02.25 ARD		TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de]Ole ZapatkaMolina Film27.02.25 ARD
2023Wolfsland - In der Schlinge
31.10.24 ARD		TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de]Ole ZapatkaMolina Film31.10.24 ARD
2022Wolfsland - Tote schlafen schlecht
28.12.23 ARD		TV-Movie (Series), Degeto [de], MDR [de]Ole ZapatkaMolina Film28.12.23 ARD
2022Wolfsland - Das schwarze Herz
25.12.23 ARD		TV-Movie (Series), Degeto [de], MDR [de]Ole ZapatkaMolina Film25.12.23 ARD
2022Mordsschwestern - Verbrechen ist Familiensache
1.season, 4x60min, 40 shoot days		TV Series, SRF [ch], ZDF [de]Ole ZapatkaAkzente Film & Fernsehproduktion GmbH1.season, 4x60min, 40 shoot days
2021Nord Nord Mord - Sievers sieht GespensterTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Ole ZapatkaNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH
2021Nord Nord Mord - Sievers und der große KnallTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Ole ZapatkaNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH
2021SOKO Hamburg
4 Folgen		TV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH4 Folgen
2020SOKO Hamburg
episodes 27, 28, 29		TV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbHepisodes 27, 28, 29
2019Check Check
episodes 8, 9, 10		TV Series, ProSieben [de]MultipleBird & Bird Film GmbH [de]episodes 8, 9, 10
2010Another Dream In New York CityShort FilmOle ZapatkaOle Zapatka Produktion [de]
2010cookies for two
16mm s/w		Short FilmOle ZapatkaOle Zapatka Produktion [de]16mm s/w
2010Mean Streets 2
16mm s/w		Short FilmOle ZapatkaOle Zapatka Produktion [de]16mm s/w
2009Im Auge des TaifunsShort FilmOle ZapatkaEhnert & Ehnert Produktion [de]
2005Ja ich will
div. Preise		Short FilmOle ZapatkaElastic Films GbR [de]div. Preise
2005Anders Sehen
Spezialpreis der Jury BlindSpot Filmfest		Short FilmOle ZapatkaElastic Films GbR [de]Spezialpreis der Jury BlindSpot Filmfest

Non-fictional movies as director

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2015RubberducksDocumentaryOle ZapatkaOle Zapatka Produktion [de]
2015Kissin' the appleDocumentaryOle ZapatkaZapatka & Ehnert Filmproduktion

Fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2025Stromberg - Der neue Film (WT)Feature FilmArne FeldhusenBanijay Productions Germany [de]2nd unit director
2015Der TatortreinigerTV Series, NDR [de]Arne FeldhusenLETTERBOX FILMPRODUKTION GmbH1st AD (local system)
2014Der TatortreinigerTV Series, NDR [de]Arne FeldhusenLETTERBOX FILMPRODUKTION GmbH1st AD (local system)
2013Stromberg - Der FilmFeature FilmArne FeldhusenBrainpool TV GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
2012Sein letztes RennenFeature FilmKilian RiedhofNeue Schönhauser Filmproduktion GmbH1st AD (local system)
2011StrombergTV Series, ProSieben [de]Arne FeldhusenBrainpool TV GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) 5. Staffel, Folgen 6-10
2011Der DickeTV Series, ARD [de], NDR [de], WDR [de]Christoph SchneeStudio Hamburg FilmProduktion GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) Folgen 49/50
2011Reality XLFeature FilmThomas 'Tom' BohnIndie-Stars Filmproduktion [de]1st AD (local system)
20102 für alle Fälle - Manche mögen MordTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de]Christoph SchneeStudio Hamburg FilmProduktion GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
2009Rennschwein Rudi Rüssel - Die SerieTV Series, WDR [de]Wolfgang GroosRELEVANT F!LM Produktion GmbH1st AD (local system)
2009Romeo und JuttaTV Movie, MDR [de]Jörg GrünlerPolyphon Film GmbH1st AD (local system) historisch 1982-1999
2008Hangtime - Kein leichtes SpielFeature FilmWolfgang GroosLittle Shark Entertainment GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
2008Tatort - WolfsstundeTV-Movie (Series), WDR [de]Kilian RiedhofColonia Media Filmproduktion GmbH [de]1st AD (local system)
2008Von Fall zu Fall - Stubbe - Auf dünnem EisTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Jörg GrünlerPolyphon Film GmbH1st AD (local system)
2007Dr. Psycho - Die Bösen, die Bullen, meine Frau und ichTV Series, ProSieben [de]Kilian RiedhofBrainpool TV GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) Folgen 13/14
2007ProSieben Funny Movies - Eine wie KeinerTV-Movie (Series), ProSieben [de]Marco PetryRat Pack Filmproduktion GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) + 2nd Unit Director
2006Bloch - Der KinderfreundTV-Movie (Series), WDR [de]Kilian RiedhofWDR - Westdeutscher Rundfunk [de]1st AD (local system)
2006Küss mich, GenosseTV Movie, SAT.1 [de]Franziska Meyer PricePhoenix Film Karlheinz Brunnemann GmbH & Co. Produktions KG [de]1st AD (local system)
2005Ja ich willShort FilmOle ZapatkaElastic Films GbR [de]producer
2005Ein Fall für den Fuchs - Über den Dächern von FrankfurtTV-Movie (Series), SAT.1 [de]Franziska Meyer PriceU5 Filmproduktion GmbH & Co.KG1st AD (local system)
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Advertising/Image/Music videos in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2017Ed Sheeran - PerfectMusic VideoJason KoenigFeit Film AG [ch]1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2017Golden Toast - Ein golden Toast für alle Fälle. Voll verpeiltCommercialArne FeldhusenBLMFILM1st AD (local system) 1.AD
2016McDonald´s Happy Meal - Dino-Show, Fairer Tausch, Sticker-ParadeCommercialChristiane Brunner SchwerBigfish Filmproduktion GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2015Burger King - Whopper für TomCommercialJohn GrammaticoBakery Films1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2015Audi RS/ R8 - Racing is Life (WT)Corporate FilmSebastian WeilandParasol Island GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2015Kia Venga - Image 2015CommercialNina Gwyn WeilandKosmo Films1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2015Zalando - PlantsCommercialNoé from ParisWanda Germany [de]1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2014Porsche - Porsche 911 Carrera GTS DuellCommercialPhilip HansenParasol Island GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2014VW Scirocco - Think FasterCommercialMultipleMarkenfilm Crossing [de]1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2014Tchibo - Saeco Cafissimo LatteCommercialBen HartensteinBLMFILM1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2014Hundreds - CircusMusic VideoArne FeldhusenMarcus Beck Produktion1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2014McDonald's - Happy Meal. Frucht (4th item)CommercialKatie BellBLMFILM1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2013Saturn - Tech-Nick. GroßfamilieCommercialArne FeldhusenMarkenfilm GmbH & Co. KG1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2013Volkswagen - Think Blu. JettaCommercialFlorian SiglBakery Films1st AD (local system) 1.AD
2013Tchibo - Drehung par excellenceCommercialLiz MurphyBLMFILM1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2012BMW China - The IncidentCorporate FilmNiko TziopanosWeareflink GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) 1. AD
2012BSR Berliner Stadtreinigung - Die Füchse BerlinCommercialStian SmestadTrigger Happy Productions GmbH [de]1st AD (local system) 1.AD
2011Swisscom - SchneeCommercialEric WillRosas & Co [ch]1st AD (local system) 1.AD
2011BMW Design - ManifestoCommercialNiko TziopanosBakery Films1st AD (local system) 1.AD
2011Swisscom - B2BCommercialEric WillRosas & Co [ch]1st AD (local system) 1.AD
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Non-fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2014Kissin' the appleDocumentaryOle ZapatkaZapatka & Ehnert Filmproduktiondirector of photography DoP
2012RubberducksDocumentaryOle ZapatkaOle Zapatka Produktion [de]director of photography DoP
2012RubberducksDocumentaryOle ZapatkaOle Zapatka Produktion [de]editor Editor
2002Expedition: BismarckDocumentaryJames CameronDiscovery Channel [de]assistant production manager Hamburg & CoteAzur

Film awards

YearFilmAwardCategory 
2007Ja ich willFilmbewertungsstelle WiesbadenPrädikat wertvollWinner
2006Ja ich willTrigitale Graz [at]PublikumspreisWinner
2005Anders SehenBlindSpot HamburgSonderpreis der JuryWinner

Awards

YearAward
2017HR Excellence Awards 2017 - Bestes Arbeitgebervideo (Konzern) - HUK-COBURG Onboardingfilm

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishFrench
Experience abroadCentral Europe: Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Switzerland
North America: USA
East Asia: China
South Africa: South Africa
South Asia: India
Southern Europe: Monaco, Portugal
Southeastern Europe: Romania
West Asia: Georgia, Turkey
Western Europe: England, France, Ireland
Licencesdiving licence - PADI Open Water [int]
Immediate working areaHamburg
Tax residence (federal state or country)Germany - Hamburg
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