Helga Reidemeister, a talented individual with a diverse range of skills and accomplishments, began her artistic journey by studying Video Art and Experimental Filmmaking at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts of Berlin.
In 1997, Reidemeister made the bold move to New York, where she worked as an independent filmmaker, theater manager, and research assistant for the esteemed Anthology Film Archives and Filmmakers Coop New York. This experience not only honed her skills but also provided her with a wealth of knowledge and connections in the industry.
Reidemeister's hard work and dedication paid off in 1999 when she received a DAAD Grant, allowing her to pursue her passion for film production at the New School. This opportunity enabled her to develop her first feature documentary, "Cinemania," which premiered in 2002 and went on to win the "Best Documentary Award" at the Hamptons Film Festival.
Throughout her career, Reidemeister has continued to push the boundaries of her craft, releasing a string of critically acclaimed documentaries. Her second feature documentary, "Urville," premiered at the International Hof Film Festival in 2009, while "Naked Opera" premiered at the Berlinale film festival in 2013 and won the prestigious "Heiner-Carow-Award" and the Press Jury Award at the "Message of Man Festival" in St. Petersburg.
In addition to her documentary work, Reidemeister has also explored the world of experimental short films. Her 2016 short, "Into an Alien Land," showcased her unique visual style and storytelling ability. Her most recent short film, "Superunknown," premiered in 2019 and won the first prize "Best Short Film" at the Bideodromo Festival in San Sebastian.
Reidemeister's latest feature documentary, "Under the Underground," premiered at the Diagonale Festival of Austrian Films and went on to win the Jury prize "Best Music Documentary" at the Music Film Festival Hamburg and the "Audience Award" at the Soundwatch Music Film Festival Berlin.
