Hi, I’m Michael Rüger, a Berlin-based freelance videographer with over 10 years’ experience creating image films, event and corporate videos, documentaries, and social-media content. I’ve collaborated with clients like KPMG, I LIKE VISUALS, ENGEL & VÖLKERS DIGITAL INVEST, and numerous agencies, delivering production, post-production, and editorial work from concept to completion. My passion is storytelling through film—combining emotion and information to craft videos that resonate across audiences and platforms. I enjoy exploring new formats, from music videos and festival trailers to long-form documentaries, and I’m always eager to experiment with new techniques and tools to tell better stories.…

Michael Rüger

Hi, I’m Michael Rüger, a Berlin-based freelance videographer with over 10 years’ experience creating image films, event and corporate videos, documentaries, and social-media content. I’ve collaborated with clients like KPMG, I LIKE VISUALS, ENGEL & VÖLKERS DIGITAL INVEST, and numerous agencies, delivering production, post-production, and editorial work from concept to completion. My passion is storytelling through film—combining emotion and information to craft videos that resonate across audiences and platforms. I enjoy exploring new formats, from music videos and festival trailers to long-form documentaries, and I’m always eager to experiment with new techniques and tools to tell better stories.…

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Hi, I’m Michael Rüger, a Berlin-based freelance videographer with over 10 years’ experience creating image films, event and corporate videos, documentaries, and social-media content. I’ve collaborated with clients like KPMG, I LIKE VISUALS, ENGEL & VÖLKERS DIGITAL INVEST, and numerous agencies, delivering production, post-production, and editorial work from concept to completion.

My passion is storytelling through film—combining emotion and information to craft videos that resonate across audiences and platforms. I enjoy exploring new formats, from music videos and festival trailers to long-form documentaries, and I’m always eager to experiment with new techniques and tools to tell better stories.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Video Producer at KPMG AG
May 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Production of various corporate communication formats, such as image and event videos, panel discussions, and interview content. Areas of work: editorial, production, post-production.
Freelance Videographer at I LIKE VISUALS
January 1, 2013 - Present
Production of Event and Promotional Videos. Clients: Kapilendo, Berlin Partner, EKD, Cornelsen, NABU, BVDW, etc.
Freelance Social Media Editor at BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance work in the Social Media Department at the Federal Office (since 2021).
Intern at LEONARDO FILM
January 1, 2013 - Present
6-month internship – Contributed to various science journalism TV programs and documentaries for public broadcasters

Education

Master Integrated Media at University of Oldenburg
April 2, 2012 - August 31, 2015
Master of Arts in Integrated Media at University of Oldenburg
April 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Communication Studies at University of Vienna
October 1, 2007 - July 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Computers & Electronics, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Life Sciences, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Professional Services