About
Katja Esson
Overview
Katja Esson is a German-American filmmaker based in Miami, Florida. She was born and raised in Germany.
Her documentary Ferry Tales received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 2004. She is the only female German filmmaker ever nominated for a documentary at the Academy Awards.
Known for
Directing |
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2023 | Razing Liberty Square | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2014 | Sur les Gratte-Ciel de New York | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2013 | Backroads USA | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2011 | Skydancer | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2010 | Hooker, Harlot, Whore, Stories of Prostitution | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2006 | Hole in the Sky - The Scars of 9/11 | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2003 | Ferry Tales | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
Writing |
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2017 | Ohero:kon - Under the Husk | Writing | Creative Producer | 59 Average |
2006 | Hole in the Sky - The Scars of 9/11 | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
Production |
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2023 | Razing Liberty Square | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2020 | Without a Whisper - Konnón:kwe | Production | Producer | 61 Fair |
2011 | Skydancer | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
Camera |
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2011 | Skydancer | Camera | Additional Camera | N/A N/A |