Sonja Ewers

(Producer, GRINGO & Senator Film Cologne)

MA RWTH Aachen University
Professional Producing Program, UCLA , Los Angeles
International Producing Program, ifs internationale filmschule, Cologne
From 2004 Producer, Ariel Films, Cologne
2000-2004 Head of Development, Gemini Film, Cologne
1999-2000 Development Assistant, New Line & American Zoetrope, LA

The 90 Minute War
Feature Film, Israel-Germany-Portugal, 2016
Producer

Happy Hour
Feature Film, Germany-Ireland, 2015
Producer
World premiere at Munich Film Fest 2015
Winner German Cinema New Talent – Best Production

Dr. Proktor’s Fart Powder
Feature Film, Norway-Germany, 2015
Producer

The Chef
Feature Film, Germany-Switzerland, 2014
Producer

Bethlehem
Feature Film, Israel-Belgium-Germany, 2013
Producer
World Premiere Venice Film Festival 2013
First Prize, Section Venice Days / Giornate Degli Autori

Lebanon
Feature Film, Germany-Israel-France, 2009
Producer
World Premiere in Competition at the Venice Film Festival 2009
Golden Lion

Jungle Radio
Documentary, Germany, 2009
Producer
World Premiere, Cambridge Film Festival 2009

True North
Feature Film, Germany-UK-Ireland, 2006
Producer
World Premiere Toronto Film Festival
Variety Critics Choice, Karlovy Vary
Best Film, Best Actress, Cherbourg Film Festival
Best Film, Best Director, Ourense Film Festival
Best Film, Pamplona Film Festival
Nominated for 4 Scottish BAFTAs (Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor)
Nominated for BIFA Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut)

Goodbye
Short Film, Germany, 2004
Executive Producer
Prix UIP, Venice 2004, German Short Film Prize in Silver, nominated for European Film Prize.
Best Short Film & other prizes at over 20 festivals worldwide