PASCAL SCHMIT
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Pascal Schmit, an award-winning German-French cinematographer, studied at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, where he received a scholarship to attend the Budapest Cinematography Masterclass, and mastered in Cinematography in 2005.
Schmit’s works include the feature films “Zeit der Kannibalen,” “Das kalte Herz” and „Heilstätten.“ One of his latest works, the feature film "Caveman" directed by Laura Lackmann celebrated its cinema premiere in 2023.
In 2022, he shot the six-part thriller series “Der Schatten” based on a novel by Melanie Raabe, which won the audience choice award at the 2023 Seriencamp Festival and was nominated for the German Television Award 2023. In addition, Pascal Schmit received a nomination in the category "Best Cinematography" for "Der Schatten,” which was also nominated for Best Fiction at the Grimme Awards in 2024.
Schmit’s feature film “Die Todessehnsucht der Maria Ohm” finished shooting in 2026 and is set to be released soon.
He recently finished shooting the series “Mabuse,” which is currently in post-production.
Pascal Schmit is represented by Patricia Barona.
ZEIT DER KANNIBALEN
COMING UP
Pascal Schmit’s exciting new project is not yet public. Come back soon to learn more.
VARIA
Loves sailing, fishing, fatherhood, magic moments caught on camera, loves lights as shadows and the challenges.
Contributon by Pascal Schmit