Christopher Kaufmann
Directing
Biography
Christopher Kaufmann was born in Munich in 1986. After graduating from high school, he studied theatre and media studies at the University of Bayreuth. Alongside his studies, he realises his own short film and theatre projects and is a member of the acting ensemble of the Studiobühne Bayreuth for two years. After successfully completing his Bachelor of Arts degree, he worked as a 2nd assistant director and extras supervisor for various television and cinema productions. In addition to his work as a freelancer, he realises his own short films as a director and author, which are shown at various short film festivals. From 2014 to 2016 he is studying for a Master's degree in directing at the Hamburg Media School. The short films he directed there, "Butter Brioche", "The Opposite of Orange" and "Cigarbox Blues", have been shown successfully at numerous national and international festivals. For example, his graduation film "Cigarbox Blues" won the Max Ophüls Prize in 2017. He has been teaching at the Medienakademie Hamburg since 2018 and at the Schule für Schauspiel Hamburg since 2020. Christopher lives and works as a freelance writer and director in Hamburg. Since 2019 he has been preparing his debut feature film "Die Mandelkernregion", for which he has received FFA screenplay funding.
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Hiphop - Made in Germany
Derek loves the blues, even outside his on stage perfomances. When the singer wakes up in a mental institution after a suicide attempt, he meets Adam, his devoted fan and a true pain in the ass. A story about two guitars, three chords and the beginning of a friendship.
Cigarbox Blues
Ralph suffers from burnout. And is a reptiloid. A film crew portrays the once successful businessman in his cluttered apartment and investigates the question of whether Ralph is really a lizard man who seeks world domination, or a lonely, confused man who is really just looking for love and attention.
The Loneliness of Lizards
In 2026, the Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary. With around 160 million viewers, the ESC is one of the world's biggest music spectacles. This documentary looks back on seven decades filled with music, emotions and passion. From its beginnings as a chanson competition in 1956 through flamboyant outfits and spectacular performances to unforgettable victories, bitter defeats and the political debates of the recent past. Stars like Jean Paul Gaultier, Hape Kerkeling, Tom Neuwirth (aka Conchita Wurst), and Germany's first ESC winner, Nicole, share their experiences on and off stage. The documentary paints a multifaceted portrait of the ESC, highlighting its profound influence on music, fashion, and society, as well as on the LGBTQIA+ community, thus becoming a vibrant journey through seven decades of European pop culture history.
70 Jahre ESC - More than Music
One night in a lonely hotel room, two strangers fatefully meet - one blind - one suicidal. During the night they spend together, they learn of each others differences and similarities and change as people.
The Opposite of Orange
Sascha is shy, overweight and sells baked goods. When no one is looking his hands fold delicate origami figures. Pia is not a customer but the only constant excitement he has. One brioche roll, one coffee and she is gone. Each and every morning. When Sascha gathers all of his courage and lets an origami flower slip into her bag, things begin to unfold.