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Michael Ballhaus Residency Award

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Foundation Annual Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

3-month residency at Villa Aurora (funded by Federal Foreign Office)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Michael Ballhaus Residency Award

Status: Not accepting unsolicited applications

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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    arts

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