Roland Stuprich – Director of Photography

Roland Stuprich is a German Cinematographer, born 1980 in Jimbolia Romania and is based in Berlin.
He studied cinematography at the world-renowned film school Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg from 2009 till 2015 and since graduating, his work has gained recognition internationally with nominations and wins at commercial and narrative film festivals such as the Venice International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes Lions Festival, Cannes Young Directors Awards, ADC Festival, LIA Awards.
In 2024 he won the prestigious German Film Award in Best Cinematography for his work on the movie “Die Theorie von Allem / The Universal Theory”.
His love for visual storytelling and creating the right mood and atmosphere for each story by skillfully using light, shadow, and composition drives him and makes cinematography his passion. His expertise encompasses both traditional film techniques and the latest digital technologies, enabling him to handle a wide range of styles and genres.
He works around the globe as a freelance Director of Photography in feature films and commercials.

COMMERCIAL WORK

Mercedes-Benz / BMW / VW / Skoda / Chevrolet / Ssangyong / Pepsi / McDonalds / Cadbury / Tesa / Pattex / SKY / Nivea / Samsung / Swiss Air / Türkisch Airlines / UNIQLO / Adidas / Agent Provocateur / Review / Oceana / Herbaria / Royal Stag Whiskey / Tuborg / HUK Coburg / Barmer / Verivox / DATEV / Lenor / Netflix...

NARRATIVE / FEATURE WORK

2024

Tatort Dresden “Schwesternliebe”
(AT) MDR / MadeFor Film
Director: Saralisa Volm

2023

“Am Ende der Wahrheit”
NDR / Nordfilm GmbH / Atalante Film
Director: Saralisa Volm

“Was wir fürchten” Series
ZDF Neo / Bavaria Fiction / MIA Film
Director: Daniel Rübesam

“Die Theorie von Allem”
The Barricade’s / ma.ja.de Production / Panama Film / Catpics Film
Director: Timm Kröger

2022

“Schweigend steht der Wald”
Poison Film / If Production
Director: Saralisa Volm

2020

“Dengler - Kreuzberg Blues”
ZDF / Bavaria Fiction
Director: Daniel Rübesam

2019

“Irish Crime Series 3 + 4”
ARD Degeto / Goodfriends Production
Director: Züli Aladag

2018

“Irish Crime Series 1 + 2”
ARD Degeto / Goodfriends Production
Director: Züli Aladag

2017

“Brüder / Brothers”
SWR Baden Baden
Director: Züli Aladag

“Pandora”
TGF Production
Director: Daniel Rübesam

2016

“Der Kriminalist / Die offene Tür”
ZDF / H&V Entertaiment
Director: Züli Aladag

2015

“2557”
Filmakademie B.-W.
Director: Roderick Warich

“When Demos Die”
Filmakademie B.-W.
Director: Daniel Rübesam

2014

"Zerrumpelt Herz / The Council of Birds"
Filmakademie B.-W.
Director: Timm Kröger

2013

"Die Unschuldigen / The Innocents"
Filmakademie B.- W.
Director: Oskar Sulowski

FESTIVALS / AWARDS

“Die Theorie von Allem / The Universal Theory”:
• Deutscher Filmpreis / German Film Award 2024 // Winner Lola in Gold Best Cinematography
• Deutscher Filmpreis / German Film Award 2024 // nominated in 6 Categories (Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Music, Best VFX)
• Venice International Film Festival 2023 / Main Competition

“Schweigend steht der Wald”:
• Berlinale‘22, Perspektive Deutsches Kino
• Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik 2022 / nomination best debut Feature Film

“Brüder / Brothers”:
• German Television Award 2017 / Best Mini Series

“2557”:
• First Steps - Michael-Ballhaus-Award 2017 / nomination for best Cinematograpy

“When Demos Die”:
• Deutscher Kamerapreis 2016 / nomination best Cinematograpy Short Film

"Zerrumpelt Herz / The Council of Birds":
• Settimana Internazionale della Critica, Venice
• Special Jury Award: Best Cinematography at FEST Belgrade

"Die Unschuldigen / The Innocents":
• Berlinale'14, Perspektive Deutsches Kino
• Deutscher Kamerapreis 2014 / nomination best Cinematograpy Short Film

Agent Provocateur - The Revolution
• London Fashion Film Festival / Best Fashion Film
• Young Directors Award Cannes 2nd Prize Winner

"Oceana - Sea Legend":
• ADC Nomination “Film Craft / Cinematography”
• Young Directors Award Cannes 2nd Prize Winner

"Herbaria - Fears”:
• Eurobest Silver “Film Craft / Cinematography”
• ADC Bronze “Film Craft / Cinematography”
• Cannes Lions Finalist “Film Craft / Cinematography”
• New York Festvial Bronze “Cinematography”
• Young Directors Award Cannes / Winner

"Mercedes Benz - The Journey":
• Young Directors Award Cannes 2nd Prize Winner
• ADC Bronze

"Dirt Devil - The Exorcist”:
• ADC Gold (Student)
• ADC New York Gold (Student)
• LIA Finalist “Cinematography”
• Young Directors Award Cannes Winner
• Porsche International Student Advertising Film Award Gold
• Cannes Lions Finalist “Film”