PORTFOLIO
Hi, I’m Thorsten, a filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Cologne, working internationally.
Since 2008, I have brought projects to life, critiqued, consulted, directed, and filmed.
My focus has always been on the visual side of storytelling — translating ideas into compelling images. Reliable, experienced, and dedicated, I create narratives that resonate.
THORSTEN SCHÖNRADE
Cinematographer & Director
Select Works
Narrative film
Music Video
Documentary
Corporate work
Photography
My collaboration with others is characterized by open communication and mutual respect.
I thrive in an environment where ideas flow freely, leading to dynamic discussions that enrich the creative process.
For me every project embodies the chance to create something far greater than the sum of its parts — a unique example of the remarkable power of collective creativity.
I am an alumnus of the ifs international film school Cologne, where I graduated in 2018.
Selected Clients & Networks
Lu von Loser (TV Series, 2021-23)
The TV mini series Lu von Loser (dir. Alice Gruia) was featured at international festivals including Séries Mania (FR), Seriencamp (DE), T.O. WebFest (CA), DC Web Fest (USA), Japan Web Fest, Sicily Web Fest (IT), Sydney Web Fest (AU), and others.
Act Natural (Feature, 2023)
Seid einfach wie ihr seid (dir. Alice Gruia) won Best Screenplay at the Festival des Deutschen Films and was nominated at Max Ophüls Preis, Filmfest Bremen, and the Camgaroo Award. Lead actors Lou Strenger and Florian Geißelmann received newcomer nominations at Max Ophüls.
Rotten Candy (Short, 2021)
Rotten Candy (dir. Jade Li) won Best Short Film at Shortynale Klosterneuburg and was nominated at the Max Ophüls Preis.
Red Red Red (Short, 2019)
Red Red Red (dir. Jade Li) was officially selected at numerous international festivals, including Filmfest Dresden, Female Eye Toronto, HollyShorts, WorldFest Houston, Monterrey, Golden Door, Fort Lauderdale, and All Hands and Hearts.