Michael Dreher (director)

Michael Dreher ( b. 1974 in Ruit ) is a German film director, screenwriter and film producer.

Life and work

Dreher studied from 1997 to 2006 film directing at the University of Television and Film Munich and completed his studies with a diploma. His graduation film Fairtrade has received numerous awards. His cinema debut film The Double Life of Daniel Shore premiered at the Hof Film Festival 2009.

In addition, Michael Dreher produced commercials and music videos.

Filmography (selection)

• 2006: Fair Trade ( Director, Writer, Production together with Karim Debbagh )
• 2009: The Double Life of Daniel Shore ( director, screenwriter )

Awards

First Steps 2006

• Winners of the First Steps Award in the category Short films and animations to 25 minutes for Fair Trade

German Short Film Prize 2006

• Winner of the German Short Film Award in Gold for Fair Trade

AFI Fest 2006

• Winner of the Audience Award for Fairtrade

Top prize in the short film competition

• Grand Prize Winner of the city of Schwerin for Fair Trade, Film Arts Festival Mecklenburg- Vorpommern 2007

Shnit Short Film Festival 2007

• Winner of the Jury Prize for Fair Trade

Film Festival Max Ophüls Prize 2007

Winners of the Short Film Award for Fairtrade

Student Academy Awards 2007

• Nominated for the Student Oscar for Fair Trade