Matthias Lang (director)
Matthias Lang (born August 3, 1986 in Bozen , Italy ) is an Italian film director and screenwriter who is known for his work on the children's film King Laurin .
Live and act
Lang trained as a production assistant in Munich from 2005 to 2006 . In 2006 he began studying directing at the University of Film and Television in Munich and was supported by the German National Academic Foundation from 2007 to 2011 as a scholarship holder . During his studies he made several short films, including the short film In Formatica , published in 2007 , which was awarded in the Best Editing category at the Jugend-filmt-Fesitval in Landshut . During his studies he gained practical experience in Los Angeles on the set of Criminal Minds and The Big Bang Theory , and in 2013 he worked as a production assistant for the German sitcom Bully macht Buddy .
The international co-production König Laurin was Lang's graduation film from the University of Film and Television, the film opened in German cinemas in September 2016 and was awarded the Golden Sparrow in the Best Film category.
Filmography
- 2007: In Formatica (short film)
- 2008: Gravis - More is possible than you think (short film)
- 2016: King Laurin
Awards (selection)
- Special award from the Thuringian State Chancellery for the direction of King Laurin
- Award winner in the category Best Film for King Laurin
Gilde Film Award 2016
- Award winner in the category Best Children's Film for King Laurin
Web links
- Matthias Lang in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Matthias Lang at filmportal.de
Individual evidence
- ↑ Gesine Pucci: "King Laurin" awarded three times. In: br.de. Bayerischer Rundfunk, September 1, 2016, accessed on August 19, 2020 .
- ↑ Gilde Film Awards 2016 awarded in Leipzig. September 22, 2016, accessed August 19, 2020 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lang, Matthias |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian film director and screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 3, 1986 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bolzano , Italy |