Nina Werth

Nina Werth is a lecturer at the Hochschule für Gestaltung (HfG) Offenbach, where she studied film until 2001 and continues to contribute as an educator and creative practitioner. She is affiliated with the School of Art and Design, specifically in the Department of Film, where she supervises the annual film trip for prospective students, guiding them through screenwriting, directing, camera work, sound, and editing. Her role is part-time and rooted in practical instruction.

Her research and artistic interests lie at the intersection of documentary filmmaking, visual storytelling, migration and identity, and intercultural experiences in Germany. She views documentary film as a form of serious inquiry, akin to scientific investigation without formal science. Her work emphasizes deep observation, ethical engagement, and creative exploration of social themes.

The recent works reflect a strong focus on longitudinal documentaries, personal narratives, and social integration. Projects like Born in Offenbach and Mannheim School demonstrate her commitment to immersive storytelling. Her creative outputs span film, photography, and scriptwriting, with a consistent emphasis on real-life subjects and societal questions.

• German Television Award, 2013 (for 'Gods Like Us')

As a lecturer, she mentors students through hands-on film projects and promotes interdisciplinary thinking and teamwork. Although no formal advising of graduate students is mentioned, her involvement in educational programs indicates active pedagogical engagement. She has collaborated on media projects with institutions like the Wollheim Memorial and broadcasters such as ZDF, contributing to both cultural and historical documentation.

She is involved in creative teams and collaborative projects, such as the six-year script development trio with Rainer Ewerrien and Carsten Strauch. Her current work includes developing a new film format and a documentary with an open-ended approach, reflecting her philosophy of entering lives without fully living them.