ABOUT TIM STOFFEL

Tim is a storyteller – and a people person. he's happiest with the people behind and in front of the camera, which probably has to do with the fact that he originally wanted to be an actor himself. after high school and a trip around the world, he worked his way through countless acting workshops and auditions, until it dawned on him that director isn't a bad job either. so, he became assistant director at a major state theatre – which promptly felt too confining. studies in applied theatre arts followed, then first short films and the leap to film.

at Markenfilm, back then one of europe's biggest commercial production houses, he learned the craft from the ground up – on sets for the likes of Zack Snyder, Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg. he's been a director ever since – now with 29 years of experience, several hundred commercials and image films plus content for brands like Mercedes-Benz, Ikea, Vodafone, Deutsche Bbahn and Pepsico – shot everywhere from Germany to China to the Usa, often for the local markets themselves.

Tim's signature: strong characters, naturalness, empathy and a soft spot for humour. he calls himself a drifter between genres, because every story needs its own voice. what he loves most are authentic moments – and young crews he steers confidently through the wildest situations. Tim is a post-production nerd: he treats 3d characters like actors and gives them more attention than most. new tools (yes, ai included) are simply part of the craft, making his job easier; Tim's human touch stays at the core.

Tim lives in hamburg. he speaks german, english and set-ready French.