JOANNA PIECHOTTA
+49 1636034314
jmpiechotta@gmail.com
ABOUT
I’m a cinematographer and filmmaker from Poland, currently based in Berlin and working internationally. I studied Fine Arts in Poznań before earning a degree in Cinematography at the Babelsberg Film University KONRAD WOLF.
My work moves between documentary and fiction, driven by a deep interest in observed realities and a focus on cinematically crafted, intimate narratives. I’m drawn to projects that challenge the boundaries of genre and form, using cinematography to examine form and perception, and to invite a nuanced perspective on reality.
My films have been featured at renowned international festivals, including the Berlinale, Visions du Réel, Docs Against Gravity, and DOK.fest Munich, Dok Leipzig.
My first feature-length documentary, Fortschritt im Tal der Ahnungslosen ( Progress in the Valley of people who don’t know) received the German Short Film Award in Gold (Special Prize for films up to 70 min.).
I’m a Berlinale Talents alumna and a member of the European Film Academy, DAE ( Documentary Assiation of Europe) as well as Cinematographinnen, Women Cinematographers Network.
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IMDB
Cinematographinnen
vimeo
Berlinale Talents
EFA ( European Film Academy)
DAE ( ( Documentary Assiation of Europe)
Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Diploma in Cinematography
2010 – 2015
Free University of Berlin
BA studies in Film Theory, Art History & Social Anthropology
2008 – 2010
Academy of Fine Arts, Poznań (Poland)
Department of Fine Arts
2005 – 2008
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Experienced with analog film and all major digital cinema cameras
Skilled in DaVinci Resolve
Licensed drone pilot
LANGUAGES
Polish/German (native), English (fluent), French (fluent), Spanish (basic)
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