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About Shamila Lengsfeld
Shamila Lengsfeld studied Digital Filmmaking at SAE Institute Cologne until 2016. Afterward, she had the opportunity to spend a semester at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, deepening her directing skills.
Passionate about technology and its potential in filmmaking, Shamila developed a strong affinity for visual effects. As a freelance director and writer, she crafted multiple independent short films. Notably, "Blake” earned the GERMAN NEWCOMER FILM AWARD at Hannover Int. Filmfestival in 2018. Her films often feature strong female leads, frequently exploring science fiction with Social themes.
Passionate about technology and its potential in filmmaking, Shamila developed a strong affinity for visual effects. As a freelance director and writer, she crafted multiple independent short films. Notably, "Blake” earned the GERMAN NEWCOMER FILM AWARD at Hannover Int. Filmfestival in 2018. Her films often feature strong female leads, frequently exploring science fiction with Social themes.
Known for
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Film awards
| Year | Award | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival [us] | Winner |
| 2020 | Couch Film Festival (online edition, Summer) [ca] | Winner |
| 2020 | Munich Film Awards [de] | Winner |
| 2020 | Munich Film Awards | Winner |
| 2020 | Camgaroo Award [de] | Nominated |
| 2020 | Hollywood North Film Awards [ca] | Winner |
| 2020 | Hollywood North Film Awards [ca] | Nominated |
| 2020 | Lake View International Film Festival [in] | Winner |
| 2020 | Berlin Underground Film Festival [de] | Winner |
| 2019 | Independent Days International Filmfest | Nominated |
| 2019 | Best Writer | Winner |
| 2019 | Die Seriale | Nominated |
| 2019 | Prisma Independent Film Awards | Nominated |
| 2019 | Independent Film Awards Los Angeles [us] | Winner |
| 2019 | New York Movie Awards [us] | Nominated |
| 2019 | New York Cinematography Awards [us] | Winner |
| 2019 | Oniros Film Festival [it] | Winner |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Film Awards [us] | Nominated |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Film Awards [us] | Nominated |
| 2018 | Die Seriale | Nominated |
| 2018 | Camgaroo Award | Nominated |
| 2018 | 99 Fire Films | Nominated |
| 2017 | Up and Coming Hannover | Winner |
| 2017 | Camgaroo Award | Nominated |
| 2017 | Oniros Film Award | Winner |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 | German Newcomer Film Award |
Basic data
| Nationality | German |
|---|---|
| Languages | EnglishGerman |
| Experience abroad | Central Europe: Czech Republic, Switzerland North America: USA Southeastern Europe: Greece |
| Special skills | Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Cinetracer |
| Education | Bachelor of Digital Filmmaking 2016 at SAE Institute Cologne Fernstudium bei rmc + medien kreativ konsult Abschluss: Filmtheaterkauffrau 2011- 2012 , Wuppertal |
| Further references | Directing Actors / Directing Workshop Januar 2021, Cinelab Ron Howard Teaches Directing / Directing Workshop Juni 2020, Masterclass COVID 19 SAFE SETS / Course COVID-19 Safeguards June 2020, Safe Sets™ Online Directing Workshop March 2020, Filmhochschule Berlin Hamburg Filmdialog Up and Coming Hannover / Talentcoaching Screenwriting November 2018, Hannover Day of Talents / Support for Young Talents from the German Government 2018, Berlin Screenwriting Workshop / by Edgar von Cossart 2015, Cologne |
| Preferred place of work | Directing, Screenwriting |
| Immediate working area | Berlin |
| 2nd residence (if applicable) | Prague |
| 1st residence (federal state or country) | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia |
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