Marc-André Schmachtel

Born in Lübeck, schooled in Namibia, studied francophone cultural studies, modern history and Latin American Studies in Saarbrücken and Québec, master thesis on African cinema.

2006-2008: Organization of regional film festivals (Cinéfleuve, African Film Series Saarbrücken)

2008 -2010: Goethe-Institut Kamerun, initiated a doc film focus in partnership with AG Dok (workshops, coproduction forums)

2010-2016: head of Goethe-Institut Nigeria, initiated several film projects e.g. festival exchange Dokfest.Munich/iREP Filmfestival, Mokolo film platform, Mini-EAVE Nigeria, short film workshops

Since 2016: responsible for TV and radio cooperation/Coproduction at Goethe-Institut headquarters