I am Mirko Beutler, a Director of Photography and Cameraman with a long background in the camera department. I studied in England and have worked across short films, music videos, commercials, documentaries, and animated works. I recently moved back to Germany and am increasingly looking for contacts and opportunities in Berlin and the surrounding area. I enjoy the cinematic process and the moment when planning and everyone's creative input come together in front of the camera. I’ve worked with 16mm and 35mm during my studies and later with a variety of digital formats and cameras. My own camera and lighting gear is often enough for interviews or simple short films. I value professional, friendly environments where the crew collaborates to make a great film.

Mirko Beutler

I am Mirko Beutler, a Director of Photography and Cameraman with a long background in the camera department. I studied in England and have worked across short films, music videos, commercials, documentaries, and animated works. I recently moved back to Germany and am increasingly looking for contacts and opportunities in Berlin and the surrounding area. I enjoy the cinematic process and the moment when planning and everyone's creative input come together in front of the camera. I’ve worked with 16mm and 35mm during my studies and later with a variety of digital formats and cameras. My own camera and lighting gear is often enough for interviews or simple short films. I value professional, friendly environments where the crew collaborates to make a great film.

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I am Mirko Beutler, a Director of Photography and Cameraman with a long background in the camera department. I studied in England and have worked across short films, music videos, commercials, documentaries, and animated works. I recently moved back to Germany and am increasingly looking for contacts and opportunities in Berlin and the surrounding area. I enjoy the cinematic process and the moment when planning and everyone’s creative input come together in front of the camera.

I’ve worked with 16mm and 35mm during my studies and later with a variety of digital formats and cameras. My own camera and lighting gear is often enough for interviews or simple short films. I value professional, friendly environments where the crew collaborates to make a great film.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Photography / Camera Operator
January 1, 2002 - Present
Freelance DOP and camera operator with extensive experience on short films, music videos, commercials, documentaries, and animated films. Comfortable shooting in 16mm and 35mm as well as a variety of digital formats; frequently works with own camera and lighting gear for interviews or small productions.
Camera Operator
January 1, 2002 - November 16, 2025
Established as a camera operator and, around 2002, director of photography. Experienced across shorts, music videos, commercials, documentaries, and animated films; work with 16mm, 35mm and various digital formats; often uses own gear for interviews or simple short films.
Director of Photography
January 1, 2002 - November 16, 2025
Currently working as a DOP, creating cinematic worlds and leading the camera/lighting aspects of productions; thrives on the moment when planning and everyone's input coalesce in front of the camera.
Clapper-loader at Freelance Camera Department
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Early career role in the camera department, gaining foundational experience in clapper loading and coordinating shot setups.
Focus-puller at Freelance Camera Department
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Progressed to focus pulling, developing precise lens work and critical focus skills across productions.
Camera Operator / Director of Photography at Freelance
January 1, 2002 - Present
Established myself as a camera operator and DoP; completed projects across short films, music videos, commercials, documentaries, and feature-length works. Experienced with 16mm, 35mm, and a range of digital formats; often used own equipment for interviews or small shoots.

Education

BA (Hons) Degree in Film and Television at London College of Printing and Distributive Trades (LCP)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
BTEC Media Foundation at Kingsway College, London
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
Leiter der Videowerkstatt at ZORA eV Halberstadt
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994
Abitur at EOS Bertolt Brecht, Halberstadt
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989
BA (Hons) Degree in Film and Television at London College of Printing and Distributive Trades (LCP)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
BTEC Media Foundation at Kingsway College, London
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
BA (Hons) Degree in Film and Television at London College of Printing and Distributive Trades (LCP)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
BTEC Media Foundation at Kingsway College, London
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
Videoworkshop Supervisor at ZORA eV Halberstadt
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994
BA (Hons) Degree Film and Television at London College of Printing and Distributive Trades [LCP]
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
BTEC Media Foundation at Kingsway College, London
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
A-levels at EOS Bertolt Brecht, Halberstadt
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989
Supervisor at the Videoworkshop at ZORA eV Halberstadt, Deutschland
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Abitur
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989
Leiter der Videowerkstatt
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994
BTEC Media Foundation
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
BA (Hons) Degree Film and Television
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Driving licence B
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Driving licence C1
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Software & Internet, Telecommunications