Tilman Singer

Tilman Singer
Tilman Singer in a black hat
Singer in 2024
Born1988 (age 36–37)
Leipzig, East Germany[1]
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter

Tilman Singer (born 1988) is a German filmmaker best known for writing and directing the 2018 horror film Luz and the 2024 horror thriller film Cuckoo.

Career

Singer began his career as a commercial director and attended the Academy of Media Arts Cologne.[1] After directing the short films The Events at Mr. Yamamoto's Alpine Residence and El fin del mundo, his senior thesis film, Luz, debuted at the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival.[2][3] In 2024, his second feature film Cuckoo premiered at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival.[4]

Filmography

Year Title Notes Ref.
2014 The Events at Mr. Yamamoto's Alpine Residence Short film [2]
2016 El fin del mundo Short film [2]
2018 Luz — [3]
2024 Cuckoo — [5]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2018 Fantastic Fest Best Horror Feature Luz Special Mention [3]
Milan Film Festival Best Feature Film Won [3]
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema Best Feature Film - Avant Garde and Genre Nominated [3]
2020 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best International Film Nominated
2024 Berlin International Film Festival Teddy Award Cuckoo Nominated [6]
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival Silver Raven Award Won [7]
South by Southwest Film Festival Narrative Spotlight Nominated [8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Tilman Singer". Exile PR. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Tilman Singer". Filmportal. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e Sun, Rebecca. "Thirty Three Management Signs 'Luz' Filmmaker Tilman Singer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Cuckoo". Berlinale. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  5. ^ T, Amber. "Tilman Singer's CUCKOO Finally Has A Release Date". Fangoria. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Cuckoo". Teddy Award Berlin. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Silver Raven Award @ BIFFF!". Fiction Park. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Cuckoo". SXSW Schedule. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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