# Kevin Schmitz – Director of Photography & Cinematographer

> Kevin Schmitz is a Director of Photography (DoP) and cameraman based in Frankfurt, Germany, working globally and location-independently. He specializes in music videos, commercials, short films, and social media content, combining emotional storytelling with precise technical execution to create visually strong, narrative-driven images.

## About

Kevin Schmitz is a Frankfurt-based cinematographer available for productions worldwide. His work spans music videos, advertising campaigns, live event documentation, and short-form narrative content. He approaches each project with a focus on strong visual storytelling, solution-oriented collaboration, and a deep understanding of camera work, lighting, and image composition.

He works with a trusted network of specialists including directors, gaffers, camera assistants, editors, photographers, and colorists – enabling him to staff and execute productions of varying scale efficiently.

Core competencies: Direction of Photography, camera operation, on-set collaboration, image design, lighting concept, production planning.

Languages: German (native), English (professional)

## Services

- **Direction of Photography (DoP)** – Full-service cinematography for music videos, commercials, short films, and branded content
- **Camera Operation** – Single and multi-camera setups, handheld, gimbal, crane, and static operation
- **Branded Content & Social Media** – Visually elevated content for digital-first campaigns
- **Live & Event Cinematography** – Concert, corporate event, and cultural event coverage
- **Collaborative Network** – Recommendations and coordination of trusted crew: lighting, editing, color grading, photography

## Selected Projects

- **Sopra Steria – Messe Hannover** (2025) – Corporate/event production
- **Maiva – Was Darf's Denn Sein?** (2025) – Music video
- **Alte Oper – Roman Borisov** (2025) – Cultural/concert documentation
- **The Urban Socks – Good Girl** (2024) – Music video
- **Emmanuel** (2024) – Short film teaser
- **Sun's Sons – There's You** (2024) – Music video
- **SumUp – Spec Ad** (2024) – Commercial/spec advertisement
- **The Urban Socks – Disappear** (2023) – Music video
- **Sun's Sons – Walking for Ages** (2023) – Music video
- **Nimo – Euphoria** (2023) – Music video

## Work Philosophy

Kevin Schmitz combines emotional storytelling with technical expertise to produce images that serve the narrative and aesthetic goals of each project. He values collaborative, solution-oriented teams and prioritizes clear communication and a positive atmosphere on set and in post-production. His approach is equally suited to high-concept creative productions and practical commercial briefs.

## Availability & Location

Based in Frankfurt, Germany. Available for productions globally and works location-independently. Open to national and international projects, travel available on request.

## Contact & Links

- Website: https://kevinschmitz.media/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinschmizz
- Projects: https://kevinschmitz.media/projects
- About: https://kevinschmitz.media/about
- Behind the Scenes: https://kevinschmitz.media/behind-the-scenes
- Contact: https://kevinschmitz.media/contact
- Equipment: https://kevinschmitz.media/equipment
- Impressum: https://kevinschmitz.media/impressum
- Datenschutz: https://kevinschmitz.media/datenschutz

## Kurzprofil (Deutsch)

Kevin Schmitz ist Kameramann und Director of Photography (DoP) aus Frankfurt am Main. Er arbeitet national und international, standortunabhängig und ist für Produktionen weltweit buchbar. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf Musikvideos, Werbefilmen, Kurzfilmen und digitalem Bewegtbildcontent. Er verbindet emotionales Storytelling mit technischem Know-how und arbeitet mit einem festen Netzwerk aus Beleuchtern, Kameraassistenten, Cuttern und Coloristen zusammen.

Leistungen: Direction of Photography, Kameraarbeit, Bildgestaltung, Lichtkonzept, Crew-Koordination, Content für Social Media und Werbung.

Verfügbar für: Musikvideoproduktionen, Werbefilme, Imagefilme, Eventdokumentation, Kurzfilme, internationale Produktionen.

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