Manfred Borsch

New 60sec dir/dp showreel and a few tweaks on the website. It's been a while, and I'm thrilled to share some of my latest projects with you all! Music by my friends @grandbrothers_ Grateful for the incredible hearts and hands that brought these frames to life 💙 Despite the chance of overlooking a few, and in order of appearance: @fatsnake_media @c_rolfes_ @maria.shfr @motion_air @_lakiko_ @cedric.sprick @dominikgroetz @jacqueline_hochmuth @brayhem @hetzner.produktion @airmedia360 @aircamse @moi_location_scout @insitulocations @jeromecisaac @atelierscreentv @marionstrehlow @cooperativamauramorales @grosse8_cologne @oskarfelixfunke Can't wait to hear your thoughts! Link in bio for the big screen. BTW: Looking back, I've created reels in both 2014 and 2020. It seems you and I will have to wait until 2030 for the next one. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #directorofphotography #filmmaking #cinematography #showreel #reel #filmreel #edit #videoediting #framegrab #carshooting #automotive #redcinema #8k #drone #landscapephotography #visualstorytelling #artofvisuals #behindthelens #musicvideo

Premiere of ASHES tomorrow at @fftduesseldorf . Following performances on Saturday 8pm and Sunday 6pm . ASHES,a dialogue on the finitude of the body! Trailer by @manfredborsch . ... @mauramorales77 @michiowoirgardt @olleschikse @luizabrazbatista @sebastianrowinsky @gracemoralessuso #visual #female#artwork #contemporarydance #finite #livemusic

Honestly, I’ve never been deeply attached to cars themselves, but coming from a background rooted in rhythm and design, the way form and motion fall into place on screen, together with the technical side of the craft… that’s what keeps me hooked. Starting the year with a brief down‑cut from the automotive side of my recent work. Just a small slice of what I’ve been shooting in that field. Curious to see where 2026 will take this. w/ @brayhem @jeromecisaac @c_rolfes_ @calvin.kretzing @fatsnake_media @we_are_fast.tv and so many other lovely people. #cinematography #automotive

So good to see a project finally step into its digital life, even if it takes a year. Here’s the beautifully crafted DC for the ‘All-Electric Ford Explorer’ by the deeply dedicated director @brayhem brought to life with one of the loveliest teams I’ve ever worked with: ​Director - @brayhem Producer - @c_rolfes_ DOP - @manfredborsch Editors - @freddie.tomlin , @brayhem Colour Grading - @nickwakelingcolour Sound Design & Mixing - Russell Bradley Clean Up - @rom_brisson , Ron Morrison Talent - @sanyelamos Production - @hogarthworldwide ECD - @rich_last Head of Film & Content - @mynameislarn Head of Post Production - @aquietember Project Manager - @marcellgardner Local Production - @newmoonproductions Producer - @fabien_joseph_roncelli Exec Producer - @simonpaulwhittard Production Manager - @josepgalicamos Production Coordinator - Aida Fernandez Assistant Producer - @liamhornstein Agency - @vml_global Head of XD & CD - @rylie83 Associate CD - @fisherpixels Senior Account Director - @mikeykidimu Business Director - annimbo 1st AD - @lukiadamson 2nd AD - Isa Lo Prete 1st AC - @tentaclepop 2nd AC - Anna Albiach Gaffer - Ivan Rodriguez Key Grip - @alexmorego87 , Dani de Juan DIT - @sergi_aranda_sac Drone & Ucrane Services - @we_are_fast.tv Ucrane Precision Driver - Ariel Viva Ucrane Arm Operator - Dani Barrio Drone Pilot - @sirfpv Drone Camera Op - @joantorruellab Art Director - @asier.ad Stylist and Make Up - @iamschneider Location Manager - @madfixers Shot on @reddigitalcinema V-Raptor 8K VV & @dji Inspire 3 with @7isatribe Blackwing7 Primes and Fujinon Premista Zoom.

New music promo, made with friends, for friends. Backed up by @planetsparked , I got to create the visual world for the new @grandbrothers_ single. “Fable” is the second track from their upcoming album Elsewhere, out September 26 – a piece that lives in contrast: fragile and strong, soft and driving, always in motion. Following the flow of the music, we opened up a space without fixed direction, where layered sounds unfold through abstract, rhythmic imagery. Shadows, symbols, and textures drift and loop, reflecting the music’s balance between tension and release. It’s soooooo good to work on projects like this with longtime friends and new faces, people who share the same vision of filmmaking, beyond work hours or business goals. These are the moments that really stay with you. @dominikgroetz @cavalllino @fatsnake_media @yannickmandelbaum @rikelenz and others 🖤❤️🖤

New little floating DIR/DP work for @kawaipianoseu ES Series, on set with @fatsnake_media , @grenzhaeuser @matthias.luehl thanks for having us, @elegant_elephant_studios [For the techies: shot on RED Helium with an ARRI/Zeiss 12mm and more, plus the Pro2be Periscope, caged in a Møvi, mounted on an ARRI Artemis 2, and controlled via Alpha wheels]

Super happy to see my friend @michiowoirgardt contemporary dance compositions now available on Spotify! Go have a listen! Perfect excuse to finally share some stills I forgot to post from our latest collaboration last year: SHAME by @cooperativamauramorales 
Talent: @marthaagardner , 1.AC @fatsnake_media and special thanks to @fftduesseldorf

New work for @kawaieuropa

I’m so happy to announce that I’ve finally completed my fully serviced go-to lens set: the Arri/Zeiss Standard Speeds T2.1. From the incredible 12mm to the mighty 135mm, this collection is now ready to bring cinematic magic to life. Now, you can also rent these gems at my friends‘ studio, @atelierscreentv Don’t miss out! -> 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 50 | 85 | 135 with a big support of @janis_willbold @puhlmann.cine @pure4c @cinegate_ @precisious_lens pelicanprofessional @zeisscinematography @zeisscameralenses @arri_rental The Standard Speeds are the perfect complement to my RED Helium. Unlike many modern lenses, these predecessors to the Arri Ultra Primes have regained popularity in digital cinematography, boasting credits in films like Fargo (Roger Deakins), Monster’s Ball (Roberto Schaefer), and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Nicola Pecorini). They are incredibly compact, lightweight, and exude a timeless blend of vintage and modern aesthetics. These lenses delicately soften digital images without compromising their sharpness or falling into the trap of appearing old-fashioned. Shooting wide open reveals a beautifully expressive bokeh in the peripheral areas. And let’s not forget the iconic T* coating, beloved by many in Zeiss Superspeeds, which lends these lenses the ability to flare quickly and dramatically when backlighting comes into play. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #directorofphotography #filmmaking #cinematography #zeiss #zeisslens #standardspeeds #cinelens #lens #vintage #arri #arrizeissstandardspeeds #12mm #redhelium #redcinema #ultraprime #flare #fargo #deakins #fearandloathinginlasvegas #puhlmann #pure4c

Back to the roots! Sharing some frames from a little pro-bono project featuring my former piano teacher Leopoldo Lipsten, captivating us with Twelve Variations on 'Ah vous dirai-je, Maman', K. 265/300e by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Catch the complete 15-minute video on YouTube. Huge gratitude to my friends at @atelierscreentv and @fatsnake_media for their unwavering support, making this project a reality. Special shoutout to @mrbluesound for his outstanding audio production skills, an integral part of his journey at @musikundmedien And a sincere thank you to Immanuel Church Cologne for generously providing the perfect venue for our session! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #directorofphotography #filmmaking #cinematography #piano #grandpiano #mozart #lipstein #red #redhelium #8k #zeisslens #12mm #cologne #immanuelchurch

So, for the @wirsindverdi Federal Congress, I got to team up again with my friends at @cooperativamauramorales . I had the chance to play with the 30 by 7m, 8K LED wall, serving as the canvas for the mind-blowing dance performance by our seven amazing dancers. Major kudos to @mauramorales77 herself for captivating the large hall and the 1500-strong audience with this choreography! Hats off to @michiowoirgardt for the mesmerizing music composition (and all the organization in the background!), and a big shoutout to @m.kira and @__giuliarusso for the epic (and at times very bright) filming! 🙌 Dancers: @m.kira @__giuliarusso @marthaagardner @mmmpedersen @luana_rossetti_ @yujin_je0ng @mandharina Organisation @dominikgroetz & special thanks for the tech support @atelierscreentv and to all the people in the background! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #cinematography #dop #framegrabs #freeflysystems #freeflyember #ember #zeissstandardspeeds #8k #1000fps #led #visual #dancevisual #stagedesign #mauramorales #dance #dancemove #closeup #closeupphotography #eye #echo #laowa24mmprobe #slowmotion

Some framegrabs from the new all-electric Ford Explorer design film. dir/dp: 🫡 w/ @fatsnake_media @makerhouseww @c_rolfes_ @atelierscreentv ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #cinematography #dop #framegrabs #design #light #car #carphotography #carshooting #carshoot #cardesign #newcar #ford #fordsofinstagram #fordexplorer #explorer #ev #electriccar #red #redkomodo #ultraprime #arriultraprime #minidv #cologne