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Janine Baumeister

Janine Baumeister is a trained film producer (Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg) who has worked as a photographer for several years and increasingly directs as well. She combines art, politics and social themes in her projects and has been developing innovative formats for television, streaming and culture for many years. With a passion for stories that take a stance, she successfully produces series, collaborates with political institutions and realises artistic projects in public space. Since 2007 – Managing Director & Producer, LOBOCITOfilm GmbH, Berlin – Production of TV series, children's formats, web formats and international projects – Development and production of her own artistic works – long-standing collaboration with political institutions and international partners 2022–2023 – Freelance Producer – Production of the 8-part series "Sultan City" for Disney+ & Warner Bros. Filmography as director since 2021 AUGEN AUF BETON 2022, portrait series of Berlin construction workers as an outdoor exhibition, murals and travelling exhibition • Initiator, photographer & director of the citywide project • Festivals and awards: Nomination for the Grimme Online Award 2022, Short List World Report Award 2022, Nominated Fine Art Photography Award 2022, Honorable Mention Annual Photography Award 2021 SQUARE 2023–2024, portrait series of people from Bremen as an outdoor travelling exhibition • Initiator, photographer & director of the citywide project SIX STEPS UP 2024, portrait series of young political activists in the Western Balkans • Initiator, photographer & director of the Europe-wide project • Exhibition: shown in the context of the Western Balkans Summit in Berlin UNMUTED 2025, documentary film • Director ALEP 2025–2026, portrait series of the staff and residents of nationwide youth facilities • Photographer & director of the nationwide portrait series