Jan Speckenbach

Birthplace:
Muenster, Germany

Studies:
Art science, media arts, philosophy in Munich, Karlsruhe and Paris, Directorial studies at Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie in Berlin

Prizes:
“Made in Germany – Förderpreis Perspektive” for the screenplay project “Das Klopfen der Steine” (2013), nomination for “Die Vermissten” at European Film Award as best debut film (2012), severel prizes for the short film “Spatzen“ as well as the qualification for the „Short List” for the Oscar (2009-10), Nestroy-Preis for best video work in “Forever Young”, direction: Frank Castorf (2003), Heinrich-Klotz-Stipendium (2001), Gunter-Schroff-Preis (1994)

Important productions:
(films) “Freiheit“ (2017), “Die Vermissten“ (2012), “Spatzen“ (2009), “Gestern in Eden“ (2008), “Zeitspuren“ (2004)

Collaborations with directors:
Frank Castorf, Claus Peymann, Christoph Schlingensief, Jan Bosse, Amélie Niermeyer, Milan Peschel, Martin Wuttke et al.