Felix is a German-British Cinematographer in London.
He shoots narrative films, commercials and documentaries.
His work was screened at film festivals around the world.
He is experienced in a range of formats and driven to develop a distinctive visual language for each new project. Felix is interested in films exploring the human condition and themes of identity.
Commercial work for Nike, Volvo, Adidas, L’Oreal, Asics, Bacardi, Vodafone and others. He filmed music promos for artists such as Goldfrapp, George Ezra, The 1975 and more.
Also fluent in Spanish and a dual citizen, Felix is currently a member of the BAFTA Connect talent programme.
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
Feature Films
WINNER
Independent Spirit Film Production Award – Screen Nation Awards
Special Mention – Black Star Film Fest Philadelphia
NOMINATED
Best Feature Film World Fiction – LA Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
LA Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival
Durban International Film Festival
Black Star Film Fest Philadelphia
Urbanworld Film Festival NYC
Encounters Film Festival Bristol
+ more
WINNER
Best Cinematography – Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
Best Horror Feature Film – Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
Best Feature Film – London Independent Film Awards
NOMINATED
Best Cinematography – London Greek Film Festival
Short Films
WINNER
Best Short Film (Dir. Hussina Raja) – World Cinema Film Festival 2020
NOMINATED
Best Short Film – BFI London Film Festival 2019
Best Short Film – Bolton Film Festival 2020
International Short Film Festival Oberhausen 2020
NOMINATED
Best Writing (Helena Coan) – Underwire Festival 2018
NOMINATED
Best Writing (Nadia Cavelle) – Underwire Festival 2017
Best Actress (Ronke Adekoluejo) – Underwire Festival 2017
WINNER
Best Cinematography (Felix Schmilinsky) – BlackBird Filmfest NY 2016