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Martin Koddenberg
beendete sein Filmstudium im Jahr 2010 am University College London (UCL), um danach als freier Journalist für englische Medienhäuser, u.a. die BBC tätig zu werden. Seit seinem Umzug nach Berlin arbeitet er als freier Autor / Producer zahlreicher Dokumentationen für öffentlich-rechtliche TV-Sender, öffentliche Auftraggeber aus Kultur und Politik, sowie für die freie Wirtschaft. Dabei realisierte er eine Reihe preisgekrönte internationale Produktionen: „Cracking the Ageing Code – The Hunt for Longevity“ (DW & Partner 52 min), „Stadt der Könige“ (WDR 90 min), sowie „Kommando Selbstzerstörung / The Grand Scuttle“ (ZDF/arte 52 min), „Worldwide Berlin“ (rbb, DW, mbb 2×90 + 120) – aber auch Corporate Filme, wie etwa für TED Talk Global, Universal Music, Das Auswärtige Amt und diverse Kunden in der Automobilbranche (Goodyear, VW, Seat, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar / Landrover).
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History – Science – Culture
some selected portfolio pieces
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The Eternal Emperor
Raised to rule: Franz Joseph guides the fortunes of the vast Austrian Empire for 68 years. Today his wife Sisi appears more relatable - the lonely monarch is a tragic figure. Our gorgeous looking reenactment and battle scenes set this film apart!
52' arte, ORF, Servus
© 2023
52' arte, ORF, Servus
© 2023
Sisis Heirs
What is it like to grow up with a self-centered, excentric mother while simultaneously being scrutinised by the public eye? This film rides along the wave of new Sisi productions in the early 2020s. A distinct look and feel of the oppulent re-enactment scenes sets this film apart!
52' arte, ZDF, Servus
© 2022
52' arte, ZDF, Servus
© 2022
More Life
The person that lives to 130 is already being born! A team of scientists around the globe works tirelessly on expanding our life span - while simultaneously batteling some of humanities deadliest diseases. A breakthrough is imminent!
52' DW & Int. Partner
© 2021
52' DW & Int. Partner
© 2021
The Grand Scuttle
An event still shrouded in mystery: On 21st June 1919 the interned German High Seas Fleet receives orders to scuttle. 74 ships sink to the bottom of Scapa Flow almost immediately. The film pulls the curtain from a web of political intrigues that lead up to the final hostilities of WW1.
52' ZDF/arte
© 2020
52' ZDF/arte
© 2020
Do we live inside a Black Hole?
With more than 6 million views it is one of arte’s Top3 most ever watched clips on youtube. Martin was also instrumental in developing arte's new science series '42'. The film follows the theories of an American theoretical physicist who has reason to assume that we might be living inside the black hole of another universe.
26' BR/arte
© 2022
26' BR/arte
© 2022
City of Kings
Neuss is all about the marksmen. The small Westen German city hosts the biggest annual marksmen festival in the world, more than 7500 men parade around the centre. Yet, the biggest question is: Who will be crowned the new king of the marksmen? A film about the meaning of “Heimat” that resonates well in times migration crises and millions looking for a new place of 'home'.
90' WDR
© 2018
90' WDR
© 2018
Climate Risk: Rising Oceans
Rising ocean levels are a consequence of climate change. This film tries to illustrate how humans living near the sea will have to protect themselves in the next couple of decades. Severe weather, loss of landmass, sinking cities - the consequences of rising oceans are hard to predict, yet, always severe.
26' ZDF
© 2021
26' ZDF
© 2021
Schrippen, Shrimps und Schräge Vögel
It is “rbb Reporter’s” highest ever rated film - featuring lots of local coloeur: The Arminushalle is Moabit’s jewel in the crown, but also a perfect microcosm. For many years the borough has been dormant. Now young people are moving in and they start changing the face of the market hall. Who will stay, who will go?
43' rbb
© 2019
43' rbb
© 2019
The Isles of the Queen
This 10 part series was developed, co-produced and partly directed by Martin Koddenberg. It features jaw dropping landscapes, rare wildlife and extraordinary people that withstand all weathers on the many British Islands that make up the United Kingdom.
10 x 52' ZDF/arte
© 2018-2020
10 x 52' ZDF/arte
© 2018-2020
Zu Tisch
One of the longest-running series on television: Each episode of Zu Tisch (At the Table) features one family anywhere in Europe that cooks regionally. From episodes about leek, celery, vegan food, lobster and highland meat: Martin started working on this format initially as a researcher in 2008.
26’' ZDF/arte
© since 2008
26’' ZDF/arte
© since 2008
Worldwide Berlin
117 places around the world have one thing in common: Their name! For this landmark cross-media project Martin was instrumental in launching a 11x10 part web documentary that accompanied 2x90’ films all broadcast simultaneously in 5 languages. This is Worldwide Berlin!
rbb, DW, mbb
© 2014
rbb, DW, mbb
© 2014
The Queen’s Ancestors
How did the Saxe-Coburg dynasty end up on almost every European throne? This is the extraordinary story of Leopold, who initially set out to marry into the English royal family. When his wife died during childbirth he became a royal appendage, yet, ended up as the first ever King of Belgium. He also managed to set up his English niece with his German nephew: Victoria and Albert. Martin worked on this film as a researcher.
52' arte
© 2012
52' arte
© 2012
Searching for Summertime
Fond memories surround Martin’s first ever historic documentary production for the BBC. George Gershwin’s Summertime is not only a catchy lullaby but the most covered song in history. What is it about the magic of this song? A film about a song that almost never saw the light of day only to then conquer the world by storm. Martin was researching for this film.
60' BBC
© 2010
60' BBC
© 2010
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International Accolades
Winner
Prague Int. Film Festival
Winner
New York Science & Nature Film Festival
Winner
Hong Kong World Film Festival
Official Selection
Int Science Film Festival
Official Selection
Art Doc Fest Riga