Exploring Space through Light and Lens

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Ways of seeing things - Gaffer

A Fiction Short Film about Urban Anonymity

Ways of seeing things - Gaffer

A Fiction Short Film about Urban Anonymity

Halb so Wild - DoP

A Fiction Short Film about the Dilemma of Choice

Halb so Wild - DoP

A Fiction Short Film about the Dilemma of Choice

Leopoldplatz - DoP

A Documentary about the Ward of Leopoldplatz in Berlin

Leopoldplatz - DoP

A Documentary about the Ward of Leopoldplatz in Berlin

Nirvana - Gaffer

A Music Video for "NIRVANA" by Lillyth, veering off into the Psychedelic

Nirvana - Gaffer

A Music Video for "NIRVANA" by Lillyth, veering off into the Psychedelic

Inbetween - DoP

A Fashion Film about Paranoia

Inbetween - DoP

A Fashion Film about Paranoia

Avispado - Gaffer

A Fiction Short Film following two Spanish students as they plunge head-first into Berlin's vibrant techno scene

Avispado - Gaffer

A Fiction Short Film following two Spanish students as they plunge head-first into Berlin's vibrant techno scene

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About me

About me

I am a Berlin-based cinematographer with a strong foundation in lighting design.
My work focuses on narrative storytelling, shaping atmosphere and emotion through precise light and intentional composition.


Alongside my work as a cinematographer, I regularly work as a Gaffer and Lighting Technician on film productions. This hands-on experience on set deeply informs my visual approach — understanding not only the creative intention, but also the technical execution behind it.



With experience across Feature Films, Documentaries and commercial productions, I am particularly drawn to fiction projects that explore character, tension, and visual mood.


I am a Berlin-based cinematographer with a strong foundation in lighting design.
My work focuses on narrative storytelling, shaping atmosphere and emotion through precise light and intentional composition.


Alongside my work as a cinematographer, I regularly work as a Gaffer and Lighting Technician on film productions. This hands-on experience on set deeply informs my visual approach — understanding not only the creative intention, but also the technical execution behind it.



With experience across Feature Films, Documentaries and commercial productions, I am particularly drawn to fiction projects that explore character, tension, and visual mood.


On set

On set

Cinematographer

Aesthetic-driven. Light and lens focused. Exploring space to uncover narrative and emotion.




Gaffer

Naturalistic yet sculpted lighting. Character-focused, subtle, technically precise.





Camera Assistant

Reliable support for the cinematographer. Confident with complex camera systems and stabilization.




Lighting Assistant

Technically advanced, fast and safety-focused. Efficient execution across diverse lighting systems.



Let’s Connect

Let’s Connect

Contact Info

Contact Info

Rufus Leonhard Gensel



Based in Berlin, Germany



rufus.l.gensel@icloud.com

Rufus Leonhard Gensel



Based in Berlin, Germany



rufus.l.gensel@icloud.com