I was honored to receive the Deutscher Filmmusikpreis 2025 in the Young Talent category. The award is a meaningful recognition of the work of recent years and of the many collaborations that shaped these projects. I’m deeply grateful to the directors, producers, musicians, and teams who trusted me with their stories and allowed music to become part of their narrative voice.

Work has begun on the original score for the series Seelendorf. Long-form storytelling offers a unique musical opportunity: themes can grow, transform, and deepen alongside the characters over time. The focus lies on atmosphere, subtle development, and emotional continuity rather than immediate musical statements. I’m looking forward to shaping the sonic identity of this world and accompanying the narrative across multiple episodes as it unfolds.

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At this year’s Max Ophüls Preis, three films I composed music for were screened: Majini, Schlechte Menschen, and Turmspringer. Experiencing these very different projects side by side in a festival context was both rewarding and reflective. Each film represents a unique collaboration, aesthetic, and musical approach, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to see them shared with an engaged audience.

VENA was nominated for the 2025 German Film Award, an experience marked by pride, gratitude, and reflection. Although the film did not receive the Lola, the nomination itself felt like a powerful affirmation of its emotional impact and artistic integrity. VENA is a project shaped by courage, trust, and a clear creative vision, and its recognition showed that it resonated deeply with audiences. As the composer, being part of this journey was a profound honor. The collaboration with director Chiara Fleischhacker was defined by openness and mutual respect, allowing the music to serve the story with restraint rather than dominance. The score was intentionally subtle, emotional, and supportive, living in the background and giving space to the film’s message. That such understated work was acknowledged made the nomination especially meaningful. More than an award, this moment represents shared pride, lasting joy, and music becoming an integral part of a film.

The music for the documentary “Denn dieses Leben lebst nur du!” is now complete, and I’m very grateful for the result. The film tells the story of a young trans person finding their own path and aims to create visibility, understanding, and empathy.

For the score, I chose an authentic, almost folkloric approach. Nearly every instrument was recorded live — no samples, no plugins. The focus was on honesty and emotional truth rather than technical perfection, allowing the music to quietly support the story.

I’m thankful to everyone involved for their trust, openness, and passion. More insights into the creative process will follow soon.