Benjamin Kahlmeyer, a talented and innovative filmmaker, was born in 1982 in Marburg, Germany. With a strong foundation in philosophy and literature from Freie Universität Berlin, he went on to hone his craft at the prestigious Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg in 2005.
Throughout his career, Kahlmeyer has demonstrated his versatility as a filmmaker by working as a director, author, cinematographer, and editor for a wide range of projects, including TV, web, and cinema productions. His expertise spans multiple genres, including documentary, experimental, and fictional formats.
Kahlmeyer's impressive portfolio boasts numerous awards for his feature-length documentaries, including "MEANWHILE IN MAMELODI" and "THE INVISIBLES". His short film "EISEN" made a significant impact, winning the prestigious GOLDEN DOVE at DOK Leipzig in 2015.
In 2018, Kahlmeyer received the GRIMME PREIS for his outstanding direction of the popular web series "GERMANIA", which has gained a significant following on YouTube.
