Michael Grotenhoff

Michael Grotenhoff holds a degree in theatre, film, television studies, journalism, and politics. His focus has consistently remained on digital advancements, which is why most of his films revolve around the digitalization of society.

He is equally passionate about environmental, nature, and sustainability topics. Grotenhoff is an internationally sought-after guest lecturer for the development and production of cross-media projects. He has served on international juries, such as the Lovie Awards, and is a Fellow of the Cultural and Creative Industries Initiative of the German Federal Government.

As a producer and director of internationally award-winning transmedia projects and TV documentaries, Grotenhoff has become a leading figure in the field. His awards include the Grimme Online Award, Japan Prize, Prix Italia, and SXSW Interactive Innovation Award for “Netwars/out of CTRL.” He is also one of the producers of the acclaimed documentary "Total Trust," which has received prestigious awards such as the NYC Doc Award, the Brazilian Documentary Prize, and the German Documentary Film Award.