Ole
Zapatka

Film Selection
Wolfsland
Nord Nord Mord
Mordsschwestern
Film + TV Selection
  • 2024 Wolfsland - Schwarzer Spiegel TV film | ARD / MDR
  • 2023 Wolfsland - In der Schlinge TV film | ARD / MDR
  • 2022 Wolfsland - Tote schlafen schlecht TV film | ARD / MDR
  • Wolfsland - Das schwarze Herz TV film | ARD / MDR
  • Mordsschwestern - Verbrechen ist Familiensache I 1.Staffel 4 Folgen TV series | ZDF
  • 2021 Nord Nord Mord - Sievers und der grosse Knall TV film | ZDF
  • Nord Nord Mord - Sievers sieht Gespenster TV film | ZDF
  • 2021-2020 Soko Hamburg I 7 Folgen TV series | ZDF
  • 2019 Check Check I 3 Folgen TV series | ProSieben
  • 2015-2005 Regieassistenz bei zahreichen Kino-/Spielfilmen und Serien
  • seit 2011 Regie bei zahlreichen Werbefilmen/-Spots
Trailer + Clips
Trailer: Wolfsland 2023
Personal Info
  • Born - 1977 , Kiel
    Sports - Scuba diving
    Driving license - Car

    I’m Ole:
    Born in the coastal town of Kiel, northern Germany — a “Natural Born Kieler,” as they say.
    Over the past 25 years, I’ve had many adventures working in TV and film, including 12 years as a first assistant director on popular german comedies like “Stromberg” and “Tatortreiniger,” as well as crime shows like “Tatort.”
    I also assisted international directors on commercials in the US and Europe, with my last role as AD being Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” music video. I’ve won awards for short films and commercials, focusing on real life and a touch of humor.
    Working with actors, striving to create a supportive, optimistic, and trust-based environment on set makes me truly happy.
    Blending different formats, solving problems under time pressure, and keeping things creative is important to me. A good vibe and strong collaboration are key.
    Let’s work together to create something amazing!

    Website Ole Zapatka: www.olezapatka.de

Education
  • New York Filmacademy
Awards
  • 2016 HR Excellence Award 2017 | Recruiting-Video I Bestes Arbeitgebervideo (Konzern)
    HUK-Coburg - Onboarding-Film
  • 2006 FBW Prädikat wertvoll
    Ja, ich will
  • Filmfest Trigitale Graz I Publikumspreis
    Ja, ich will