Tilman Singer (born 1988) is a German filmmaker best known for writing and directing the horror films Luz in 2018 and Cuckoo in 2024 .

Career

Singer began his career as a commercial director and attended the Academy of Media Arts Cologne. After directing the short films The Events at Mr. Yamamoto's Alpine Residence and El fin del mundo, his senior thesis film, Luz, debuted at the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival. In 2024, his second feature film Cuckoo premiered at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival.

Filmography

YearTitleNotesRef.
2014The Events at Mr. Yamamoto's Alpine ResidenceShort film
2016El fin del mundoShort film
2018Luz—N/a
2024Cuckoo—N/a

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2018Fantastic FestBest Horror FeatureLuzSpecial Mention
Milan Film FestivalBest Feature FilmWon
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent CinemaBest Feature Film - Avant Garde and GenreNominated
2020Fangoria Chainsaw AwardsBest International FilmNominated
2024Berlin International Film FestivalTeddy AwardCuckooNominated
Brussels International Fantastic Film FestivalSilver Raven AwardWon
South by Southwest Film FestivalNarrative SpotlightNominated

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