Michael Ballhaus Residency Award
Funding Amount
3-month residency at Villa Aurora (funded by Federal Foreign Office)
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Overview
Award Type: 3-month residency at Villa Aurora in Los Angeles
Funding: Federal Foreign Office (Germany)
Eligibility: Cinematographers only
Selection Process: Independent jury selects awardees
Important Note: Villa Aurora does not accept applications for this award. Nominations/selections are made through partnership with German Film Academy.
Award Details:
- Honors cinematographer Michael Ballhaus (1935-2017)
- Established 2020
- Under patronage of Foreign Minister Heiko Maas
- Awarded in cooperation with German Film Academy
Recent Awardees:
- 2025: Benedict Neuenfels
- 2022: Silke Fischer
- 2020: Judith Kaufmann
Background: Michael Ballhaus was an internationally renowned cinematographer known for his work with directors such as Martin Scorsese, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and others. The award honors his legacy in cinematography.
What Friends of Villa Aurora & Thomas Mann House Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $30K
- Median grant
- $30K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA.
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