I am Theo Solnik, a filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Rome. I work across directing, cinematography, editing and photography, blending documentary accuracy with poetic imagery. I collaborate closely with teams to craft clear concepts and compelling visuals that resonate with audiences and stakeholders. Over the years I have shot and directed feature films, short films, and corporate projects for global brands, while also creating personal art that has toured festivals and exhibitions. I’m passionate about storytelling that combines technical craft with creative experimentation, and I enjoy building strong creative partnerships from pre-production through final delivery.…

Theo Solnik

I am Theo Solnik, a filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Rome. I work across directing, cinematography, editing and photography, blending documentary accuracy with poetic imagery. I collaborate closely with teams to craft clear concepts and compelling visuals that resonate with audiences and stakeholders. Over the years I have shot and directed feature films, short films, and corporate projects for global brands, while also creating personal art that has toured festivals and exhibitions. I’m passionate about storytelling that combines technical craft with creative experimentation, and I enjoy building strong creative partnerships from pre-production through final delivery.…

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I am Theo Solnik, a filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Rome. I work across directing, cinematography, editing and photography, blending documentary accuracy with poetic imagery. I collaborate closely with teams to craft clear concepts and compelling visuals that resonate with audiences and stakeholders.

Over the years I have shot and directed feature films, short films, and corporate projects for global brands, while also creating personal art that has toured festivals and exhibitions. I’m passionate about storytelling that combines technical craft with creative experimentation, and I enjoy building strong creative partnerships from pre-production through final delivery.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Norwegian
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Cinematographer at The Haendel Variations
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Cinematography for a feature-length project exploring variations on Handel's music, aligning visual storytelling with a nuanced musical narrative.
Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist, Post Production Supervisor at This is a dog’s world
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Collaborated on all phases of production from shoot to final edit, delivering a cohesive visual narrative with calibrated color and refined post workflows.
Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist, Post Production Supervisor at Where the sun shines
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Directed and filmed a mid-length project, overseeing post-production to ensure a consistent artistic vision.
Cinematographer, Colorist, Post Production Supervisor at The First Day
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Shot, graded and supervised post for this project, maintaining high dynamic range and narrative clarity.
Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist, Post Production Supervisor, Composer at Occasional Monuments
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Directed and shot, with on-set and post-production supervision; contributed original music to the project.
Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist, Post Production Supervisor at Anna Pavlova lives in Berlin
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Directed and photographed this feature-length project, coordinating the entire post-production workflow to deliver a cohesive artwork.
Writer, Director, Editor, Composer at Outrage/Rikkomus
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Wrote, directed, edited and composed for the short film.

Education

Bachelor in Philosophy and Sociology at University of Oslo
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Film directing and cinematography at German Film and Television Academy Berlin - dffb
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Film directing and cinematography at German Film and Television Academy Berlin (dffb)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor at University of Oslo
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003

Qualifications

New Berlin Film Award – Best Cinematography
January 1, 2012 - February 6, 2026
Promotional Award of the City of Duisburg
January 1, 2011 - February 6, 2026
Prize for Young Art Cinema
January 1, 2011 - February 6, 2026
Special Prize of the Jury – CineramaBC Film Festival
January 1, 2011 - February 6, 2026
Helene-Schwarz-Preis
January 1, 2012 - February 6, 2026
Special Mention of the Jury – Up&Coming Festival Hannover
January 1, 2009 - February 6, 2026
Nomination for German Prize for Young Directors
January 1, 2009 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government, Other