NILS KELLER

Nils Keller studied film directing in the same city where he was born. Munich. He loves to tell all kinds of stories ranging from 10 seconds to 120 minutes, and he treats each one of them as if they were his own children (which they are in some way). For him, the most important qualities in a good story are: entertainment, astonishing surprises, deep characters and well - good storytelling.
 

He is working for commercial clients such as Pringles, Huawei, Siemens and E.ON. His commercials have been honored at several award shows, including at the ADC Germany, the New York Festival Advertising Awards and the Golden Award of Montreux. Alongside his work as a commercial director, he writes and directs short and feature film projects that have been part of several renowned film festivals around the world, such as the Hof International Film Festival.

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PROJECTS (SELECTION)

Almost Home (Pre-Production)

Production: LeHof Media

Short Film, 2020/2021, 30’00''

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Ovomaltine Orangutan

Client: Ovomaltine

Agency: David+Martin

Production: Friends&Fellows

Online Commercial Series, 2020, 0'17''

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Ariel DD

Client: Procter & Gamble

Agency: [m]studios

Production: Neuland

Online Commercial, 2020, 0'30'' 

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Siemens FoHC

Client: Siemens

Production: Rabbitz Film

Online Film - Branded Content, 2020, 3'40'' 

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Midnight Regulations

Production: University of Television and Film Munich

Short Film, 2019, 37’45''

• Hof International Film Festival / GER – Official Selection

• Shnit International Shortfilm Festival – International Competition

• Biberacher Filmfestspiele / GER – Mid-Length Competition

• LIIFE / USA - Nominee Best Student Film

• Riverside International Film Festival / USA - Official Selection

• Golden Door International Film Festival / USA - Official Selection

• GIFF / USA – Nominee Grand Jury Award
• FILMZ - Festival des dt. Kinos / GER – Mid-Length Competition

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Cat Mansion

Client: E.ON

Idea: Nils Keller

Production: Videoboost

Online Film - Branded Content, 2019, 1'40'' 

• ADC Germany - Bronze Nail

• New York Festivals Advertising Awards - Finalist Award / Use of Humor

• New York Festivals Advertising Awards - Bronze Award / Art Department

• Deutscher Werbefilmpreis - Nomination Best Art Department

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Dog Christmas

Client: E.ON

Idea: Nils Keller

Production: Videoboost

Online Film - Branded Content, 2019, 2'09'' 

Hey, I'm Pringles

Client: Pringles

Agency: Jung von Matt / Sports

Production: Simon & Paul

Online Commercial Series, 2019, 0'30''

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Adland

Client: Siemens Junelight

Agency: R/GA

Production: Simon & Paul

Online Commercial, 2019, 0'40''

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Effect

Client: Siemens Junelight

Agency: R/GA

Production: Simon & Paul

Online Commercial, 2019, 0'20''  

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HUAWEI MateBook X Pro präsentiert: Justus & Vater

Client: Huawei

Agency: Jung von Matt

Production: Simon & Paul

Online Commercial Series, 2018, 0'25''

Hier könnt ihr es machen

Client: Lovoo

Agency: Jung von Matt

Production: Simon & Paul

TVC Series, 2018, 0'20''

Man on Mars

Client: StepStone

Production: Cellardor Film / Hellmann & Traub GbR

Student Spec-Spot, 2018, 1’00''

The Moose Tale

Client: Moosehead Lager

Production: Cellardor Film / Hellmann & Traub GbR

Student Spec-Spot, 2017, 2’00''

• Golden Award of Montreux / Talent Award: Finalist

The Hardest Job

Client: Simply Munich

Production: Cellardor Film / Hellmann & Traub GbR

Commercial, 2017, 1’47''

• New York Festivals World's Best TV & Films - Gold World Medal

• Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards: Silver Dolphin

• 28. Internationale Wirtschaftsfilmtage Wien: Prix Victoria (Silver)

• The Golden City Gate Berlin - Second Star

• 50. Tourfilm Festival / International Competition: Special Mention

• ART&TUR: 2nd prize in Tourism services

• Amorgos Tourism Film Festival: 2nd prize in Tourism services

If Fear (Wenn aus Angst)

Production: University of Television and Film Munich

Short Film, 2016, 25’32''

• Festival Internacional de Cine de León / Mexico - Official Short Film Selection

• Blow Up Chicago International Arthouse Film Festival / USA - Finalist

Hamlet (Das Theater)

Production: University of Television and Film Munich

Short Film, 2015, 14’00''

Orpheus

Production: University of Television and Film Munich

Short Film, 2015, 14’00''

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