I am a Berlin-based freelance director, director of photography, photographer, editor and producer with over two decades of hands-on experience spanning documentary, branded content, digital campaigns and corporate films. I work directly with clients and agencies, combining camera work, direction and production to craft engaging stories in moving image and stills.

Shai Levy

I am a Berlin-based freelance director, director of photography, photographer, editor and producer with over two decades of hands-on experience spanning documentary, branded content, digital campaigns and corporate films. I work directly with clients and agencies, combining camera work, direction and production to craft engaging stories in moving image and stills.

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I am a Berlin-based freelance director, director of photography, photographer, editor and producer with over two decades of hands-on experience spanning documentary, branded content, digital campaigns and corporate films. I work directly with clients and agencies, combining camera work, direction and production to craft engaging stories in moving image and stills.

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Language

Hebrew (modern)
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Director, DoP, Photographer, Editor and Producer
January 1, 1999 - Present
Freelance director, producer of still and moving image content, videographer / DoP, editor and photographer. Works across documentary (TV), branded content, digital advertising, TVC, social media campaigns and corporate films; direct to client and through agencies.
Film Director / Producer at Eton AB (Sweden)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Directed and produced films for Eton AB (Sweden); involvement in production and post for branded content and documentaries.
DoP at Peta Deutschlands Film Department
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2021
DoP across a range of projects; hands-on camera work, direction and production; focused on branded content, documentary, TVC and corporate films.
DoP, Director, Photographer, Editor at Freunde von Freunden / MoreSleep
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2024
DoP, director, photographer and editor for Freunde von Freunden / MoreSleep; long-term collaborations on editorial lifestyle, portraiture and documentary projects; produced branded content and film pieces.
Co-Founder / Creative Manager at Konkreet Labs
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Co-founded Konkreet Labs; concept and development of a professional graphical control interface for electronic music instruments; startup activity in IT, music production and app development.
Promoter / Booker
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Event organizer of the Open Laptop Jam and Laptop Battle Berlin; Booker at Maria am Ostbahnhof; involvement with FieldClub / Music Business.

Education

Filmmaking and Film Theory (Diplome) at Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2000
Guest Student at dffb (Film School, Berlin)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

European Film Academy Master Class Scholarship with DoP Anthony Dod Mantle
January 1, 2005 - May 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education