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Oliver Maier I Director of Photography

Based in Munich. Available worldwide.

Profile

Oliver Maier is a Director of Photography working internationally across automotive, commercial and branded content.

With a strong background in cinematic storytelling, he combines a passion for light,

movement and visual composition with extensive experience in complex productions of all scales.

His work is driven by a cinematic approach, whether capturing dynamic automotive films,

authentic documentary moments or carefully crafted visual worlds.

Awards & Recognition

Selected awards and recognitions:

Gold Promax BDA Award
3sat Christmas Campaign 2019

New York Festivals
Gold World Medal 2011

EBU Awards / Promax BDA Awards
2010

Red Dot Design Award
Best of the Best 2010

Cannes Shortlist
2005

Silver Globe Award
International World Media Festival 2003

Selected Clients

BMW · Mercedes-Benz · BYD · Porsche · Audi · Volkswagen · Toyota · Nissan · Ford

Apple · Coca-Cola · Microsoft · Lufthansa · Hugo Boss · Givenchy

Full client list available on request.

Selected Collaborations

Directors

Selected collaborations with directors including:

Andy Grassl · Carolin Link · Sönke Wortmann · Tobias Meinecke · Sebastian von Nathusius ·

Lloyd Baptista · Christian Tyroller · Ralph Loop and others.

Production Companies

Selected collaborations with:

Markenfilm · Embassy of Films · Studio Hamburg · PPI Media · and others.

Technical Experience

Extensive experience with:

ARRI Alexa · ARRI Alexa Mini · ARRI Alexa LF · ARRI Amira

Stabilized camera systems:
Ultimate Arm · Russian Arm · Flighthead

Motion Control:
MILO

Additional experience:
High Speed Cinematography · Virtual Production · Drone Cinematography · Digital & Analog Photography

International Experience

Productions and photography projects across:

Argentina · Canada · China · Croatia · Ecuador · France · Germany · Hungary · Indonesia · Italy · Portugal · Romania · Russia · Saudi Arabia ·

Serbia · South Africa · Spain · Tunisia · Turkey · United Arab Emirates · Ukraine · United Kingdom · USA · Vietnam

Languages

German · English · Italian

Beyond the Frame

Through years of international productions, photography and travel,

Oliver Maier has developed a visual language shaped by curiosity,

precision and the constant search for authentic moments.

Contact

Oliver Maier I Director of Photography

Based in Munich, Germany, I am a Director of Photography, husband and father of two wonderful daughters.

After many years in this profession, I am still driven by the same curiosity, passion and love for visual storytelling that inspired me from the very beginning.

I believe that every project is an opportunity to discover new perspectives, create meaningful images and continue learning through the process.