Moritz Preißer (*1991) is a German direc­tor and writer. Originally from Hamburg, he studied Media Engineering and Social Sciences in Cologne and Duesseldorf before enrolling to study film direction at the University of Tele­vision and Film Munich (HFF München). Moritz‘s focus is on human-centred, subcultural stories, apart from the norm, exploring what is true in reality. He is particularly interested in merging documentary and fiction layers to emphasize the story.

His cinematic works have been showcased at numerous international festivals, earning acco­lades and recognition. Moritz received many awards for his short documentary film "Haeberli" (2020); the film has been screened at numerous festivals worldwide, including a finalist nomi­nation at the Student Oscars. Both his films "We are Data" (2018) and "Haeberli" (2020) have also been placed on the shortlist at the BAFTA Student Film Awards.

In his latest film, the feature documentary "God's Other Plan" (2024), Moritz continues his explo­ration of sensitive narratives, this time focusing on a queer blended family in Utah/ USA striving for acceptance within their Mormon families.

Moritz is currently working on several future feature films and series to be produced in 2024, including turning his short documentary "Haeberli" into a feature film.

Source: German Films Service & Marketing GmbH