Johann is a renowned Emmy-nominated Director/DoP with an extensive career spanning over 27 years. He has worked on numerous documentaries, features, shorts, and TV programs for prominent channels such as National Geographic Channel, BBC, and Discovery Channel. As the founder of Profilm in 1990, Johann has made a name for himself as a documentary filmmaker, with a portfolio boasting 68 documentaries and numerous awards and nominations.
Throughout his career, Johann has worked on various projects, including the documentary "Elefant Empire," which explores the world's wild and domesticated elephants. He has also worked on documentaries such as "Greenland," "Iceland," and "Young Love," as well as TV dramas like "Billy in Bangkok" and feature films like "The Hottest Day" and "Monkey Business."
Johann has received awards for his work, including an award for cinematography for his work on "Billy in Bangkok" and "The Hottest Day." He has also worked on documentaries for the BBC, such as "Meet the Ancestors" and "Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld - Iceland."
In addition to his work in film, Johann has also worked on documentaries for Animal Planet, including "Elephant Man," which explores the lives of elephants in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Denmark. He has also worked on short films, such as "Microstories," and has collaborated with other filmmakers on projects such as "Fæddur A Paradise" and "The Battle of the City."
Johann's educational background includes a degree in Cinematography from the London International Film School, where he graduated with distinction in 1991. Today, Johann continues to work as a Director/DoP, based in Iceland and Thailand, and is known for his expertise in documentary filmmaking.
