Michael Clemens

Visual Storyteller | Merging Strategic Communication with Cinematic Excellence

I am a cinematographer and filmmaker blending a background in communication strategy and visual design with a cinematic approach to storytelling. Drawing from my studies in Berlin and London, I integrate graphic precision with emotional depth to create immersive, identity-driven visuals.

I provide a boutique experience for clients who value intentionality — focusing on mood, character, and narrative rather than just documentation. From navigating complex technical environments to final color grading, I ensure a cohesive, high-fidelity aesthetic from capture to delivery.

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Work Samples

Songwriting for 2
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Songwriting for 2

Feature insert for a television show.

ULT AG – a family business
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ULT AG – a family business

Documentary portrait for an Award Ceremony.

smart EQ for Berlin
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smart EQ for Berlin

Part of a use case series of smart electric cars.

Corizon – future fabric
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Corizon – future fabric

Brand experience film for a new industrial knitting technology.

Der Hochschulrainiger
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Der Hochschulrainiger

Branded content mini series for a university.

Academic Background

1999 – 2007

University of the Arts Berlin

Diplom in Social and Economic Communication (Master's level degree)

2006 – 2007

University of Wales – Newport College of Art, Media and Design

BA Graphic Design

2008 – 2009

London University of the Arts London – London College of Communication

MA Graphic Design

2010 – 2014

filmArche Berlin

Cinematography

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mail@michaelclemens.net
+49 177 2355 032

My process is inherently collaborative. I leverage a refined network of specialists to scale production according to the project's needs – ranging from intimate, small-team environments to full-scale crews. This flexibility allows me to maintain a boutique level of precision regardless of the production's magnitude.