Constanze Schmitt studied Cinematography at German Film and Television Academy Berlin  (DFFB) where she graduated in 2020. Her work includes shorts, feature films and documentaries, shown and awarded at International Film Festivals such as Cannes Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Shanghai International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and many more. 

Constanze was part of the Berlinale Talents Program in 2020. The same year she received the Wim Wenders Scholarship for the film „Silent Observers“. For her work as Cinematographer she has been awarded with numerous Cinematography Awards.

CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARDS

* Best Cinematography Award for "Mayor, Shepherd, Widow, Dragon" at IFFF Dortmund, Germany

* Best Cinematography Award for "She Runs" at PRINDIE Film Festival, USA

* Best Cinematography Award for "She Runs" at Festival Internazionale del Varco, Italy

* Best Cinematography Award for "She Runs" at Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes de Aguilar de Campoo, Spain

* Best Cinematography Award for "She Runs" at Zubroffka Film Festival, Poland

* Best Cinematography Award for "A Gentle Night" at Soria International Film Festival, Spain

* Best Cinematography Award for "A Gentle Night" at Sulmona International Film Festival, Italy

* Best Cinematography Award for "A Gentle Night" at Heart of Gold International Film Festival, Australia

* Best Cinematography Award for "A Gentle Night" at Festival Internazionale del Varco, Italy

* Best Cinematography Award for "Rummel" at Festival International des Écoles de Cinéma