About Me
Christian Mario Löhr is an award-winning cinematographer with an international and intercultural background. Born in Germany to German-Colombian parents and raised in Kenya and Tanzania, Christian was exposed to a rich tapestry of cultures and experiences from a young age, which has influenced his passion for storytelling through the visual medium of cinematography.
After studying cinematography at the APA International Film School in Sydney, Australia and the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne, Germany, Christian was drawn to intercultural and international projects in the form of documentaries, fiction and commercials that tell stories from new perspectives.
Christian's work has been recognised with numerous awards and nominations, including a Documentary Gold Award (NSW ACS) for "Whisper of the Marimba" (shot in Ecuador), a Student Gold Award (NSW ACS) & a Student Cinematography Award (2nd Vilmos Zsigmond Film Festival) for the documentary "Ironhead" (China), which also premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, and a Platinum Award (Fortean Film Festival) for the heist comedy "Ashens and the Polybius Heist" (UK).
Additionally, Christian was invited to attend the Berlinale Talent Campus in 2018, where he had the opportunity to network with other emerging talent in the industry.
Driven by a desire to bridge cultures and create meaningful connections, Christian approaches each project with an open mind and a deep respect for the people and cultures involved.
Speaking fluent English, German, Spanish and basic French, Christian is able to connect with people from different backgrounds and understand different perspectives.
In 2023, Christian and director Poutiaire Lionel Somé founded the production company "Across The Board", focusing on intercultural narratives in the form of documentaries, series and features for cinema and streaming. They are alumni of the Mediengründerzentrum fellowship programme.