Creative, inventive, courageous and assertive German Cinema is thriving by the work of individuals in the film industry, actresses/ actors, directors, etc. They are providing German movies with character and personality and for that the Portland German Film Festival has established 2 awards for individuals in the film industry.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The selection criteria states that “the recipient should be one whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art; whose accomplishment has been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.”

The Portland German Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to:

2014 – Amin Mueller-Stahl

armin1Lifetime Archievement Award - AMS 2014

 

PORTLAND GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL AWARD

The selection criteria states that “the recipient should be an extraordinary artist currently making a significant contribution to the art of the Moving Picture”.

 

The Portland German Film Festival Award was presented to:

2015 – Katja Riemann

2017 – Moritz Bleibtreu