MarTIN L. LUDWIG
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Martin L. Ludwig developed a love for film and cinematography at a very early age. During his school years, Ludwig shot numerous short films, music videos, and visual experiments on various formats. He worked for different film productions, gaining experience in camera and light departments. Ludwig then pursued his studies in cinematography at the prestigious Film Academy Baden-Württemberg, where he honed his technical skills and developed his unique artistic vision. For "The Decision" directed by Nicolas Bori, he received a Shark Award for Best New Dop and was honored for Best Student Cinematography at the 2020 New York Festivals Advertising Awards. The Decision won Gold for Outstanding Cinematography at the Cresta Awards in the same year.
In 2023, Ludwig shot the film "Ich bin! Margot Friedländer," directed by Raymond Ley which was nominated for the Grimme Prize 2024 and the Civis Media Prize.He has the ability to use light to enhance the mood and atmosphere of a film. His work often involves experimenting with different lighting techniques, using unconventional camera angles, and playing with color to create visuals that help the audience transport into the story.
Ludwig's approach to cinematography is collaborative, and he works closely with directors and actors to bring their vision to life on the screen. He understands that every project is unique, and he adapts his style to fit the needs of each film. Today he is based in Berlin and available for projects worldwide.
Martin L. Ludwig is represented by Greta Carl.
TWO SIDES OF THE ABYSS
COMING UP
Martin Ludwig's latest work produced by Odeon Fiction "Liebling Kreuzberg 2.0," directed by Franziska Magarete Hoenisch has now been shot and can be seen on ARD in 2025.
In 2024, Martin L. Ludwig shot a "Tatort - Aus dem Blick," directed by Franziska Magarete Hoenisch, which can be seen on ARD in 2025.
VARIA
'Chador'
by Pari Eskandari on False Idols
This piece is for the women in Iran who risk their lives every day.
We honor those who fight and have fought for 'Woman, Life, Freedom' following the death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the Iranian Police for Religious Morality.
22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the Iranian morality police in Tehran in September 2022 after she was arrested and accused of violating strict dress code laws requiring that women wear headscarves. Her death sparked massive protests across Iran as well as solidarity demonstrations around the world.
“The number of women with free-flowing hair in public grows every day. Every one of them stands for her own worth, often hand in hand with women who cover their hair but who still fight in solidarity”.
The fact that women are at the forefront of this revolution and receive strong support from men,and that men also take to the streets for women's rights and pay with their lives, make this a historically unique movement.
A Cry for Freedom That Won’t Be Silenced.
©False Idols
Contribution by Martin L. Ludwig