Moritz Katz is an experienced wildlife cinematographer based in Tokyo, JAPAN. Having his own gear, he is flexible and happy to work in motivated teams around the globe.
Credits - camera (selection):
- Wild New Zealand - Earth’s Mythical Islands - Ep. 1 and 2 (BBC, NDR, ARTE, NatGeo, Terra Mater)
- Wild Tokyo (NHK, OSF)
- Realm of the Robber - Christmas Island (NDR/ DocLights, Terra Mater)
- A family’s bond, Dingoes (NHK)
Education:
- Diplom in Biology (5-year degree, German equivalent to the British Bachelor + Master), specialising in tropical ecology, botany and animal behaviour
- Master of Science Communication and Natural History Filmmaking from the University of Otago, New Zealand
Gear (owned):
- RED GEMINI 5K
- Panasonic GH5s and Atomos Shogun
- Moving time-lapse kit: Kessler CINE Slider and Second shooter
- Stills: Canon 5D Mark II
- Drone: DJI Phantom 4
Specialization:
- top-side animal behaviour
- moving time-lapse
- high-speed (Phantom Flex)
- aerial cinematography
Awards (selection):
- Best Camera - Green Screen International Wildlife Film Festival, Germany
- Best Cinematography - Matsalu Nature Film Festival, Estonia
- EMMY nomination - Outstanding Cinematography, USA
- German Cinematography Award (Deutscher Naturfilmpreis), Germany
- Best Student Film - 38th International Wildlife Film Festival, Montana, USA
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