Vera Brueckner

Field of Work

Director

Country

Germany

Biography

Vera Brueckner, born in 1988, is a German director and author with a passion for storytelling through film. Equipped with a Bachelor's degree in Photography and Design, she further honed her skills and earned a Diploma from the University of Television and Film Munich.

Vera's cinematic journey has graced international festivals such as Berlinale, Visions du Réel Nyon, CPH:DOX, Cannes Short Film Corner, IDFA, Montreal World Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand Shortfilm Festival, and DOK Leipzig. Her work has taken her across the globe including Japan, Latvia, the USA, Turkey, Mexico, and beyond.

Notably, Vera's films have garnered acclaim and recognition, earning her multiple awards.

Her versatility extends beyond directing, as she also writes, edits, consults, and occasionally serves as a cinematographer for both her own projects and collaborative endeavors. ​ In addition to her creative pursuits, Vera currently serves as a jury member for the German Short Film Award.

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Director’s statement / Sample of Work / Showcase

Filmography

ELODIE (WT) (2025)
ENDLICH UNSTERBLICH  (2025)
SORRY GENOSSE (2022)
NÖ YORK (2019)
MARS CLOSER (2015)
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE HEART JSUT STOPS (2013)

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