Viviane Blumenschein

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Director | Visual Storyteller

Based in Berlin, Viviane Blumenschein is an award-winning director known for blending striking visuals with emotional depth and narrative clarity. With a background in Cultural Studies and early experience working alongside leading international filmmakers, she developed a distinctive cinematic voice rooted in curiosity, empathy, and precision. Her work captures the beauty hidden in everyday moments, elevating them into emotionally resonant stories that linger.

Primarily recognized for her commercial work, Viviane has directed global campaigns that have received international acclaim and multiple awards, including honors from Cannes, Ciclope, LIA Awards, Effie Awards, ADC Europe, and the New York Festivals. She is equally known for crafting progressive, human-centered narratives with a strong visual and artistic sensibility, whether working in advertising or longer-form storytelling. Her films are praised for their rich, cinematic texture, transforming even the simplest product or idea into a story worth caring about. Alongside her commercial work, Viviane brings the same commitment to authenticity and depth to documentary filmmaking, where culture clash, humor, observation, and human connection subtly shape her storytelling.

Viviane is a founding member of the German Commercial Directors Union (DRCT), an appointed member of the German Advertising Academy, and has been a member of the German Film Academy since 2018. Beyond directing, she is deeply engaged in nurturing emerging talent, sharing her experience and passion for filmmaking as a permanent lecturer at the renowned Ludwigsburg Film Academy, while continuously exploring new forms of visual storytelling that connect audiences.