About
Janina was born and raised in Munich, Germany. She attended the Bavarian International School before studying Cultural and Media Studies with Spanish in Bristol. After her studies, Janina worked on several feature films as a 2nd AD and post production manager. Furthermore, she completed an internship at Perathon Film to gain experience in distribution and management of film rights.
In 2010, she organised the German Film Festival in Santiago, Chile on behalf of the Goethe Institute. Janina undertook her Master’s degree in Filmmaking at the London Film School in 2011. Whilst at LFS she was involved in several short films as director, producer, editor and production designer, graduating with Distinction as a director/producer in 2014.
Janina is currently working at HanWay Films, assisting the general manager of the company.
Janina Vilsmaier
LFS Filmography
Legosch, WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, Red Epic, 21m, London Film School, 2014
Derek vs. Derek, LINE PRODUCER, Alexa, 9m, London Film School, 2013
Dinner and a Movie, PRODUCTION DESIGNER, Alexa, 18m, London Film School, 18m, 2012
Almaleinchen, PRODUCER, 35mm, 16m, London Film School, 2012
Skin (documentary), DIRECTOR, 20m, London Film School, 2011
Russisch Roulett (feature), 2ND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Alexa, Degeto Film, 2010
Making of Nanga Parbat (documentary), DIRECTOR, 21m, Perathon Film und Fernsehproduktions GmbH, 2009
UWE vs Bristol University (documentary), DIRECTOR/EDITOR/CAMERA, 10m, University of the West of England, 2007
Herr der Wüste (feature), SUPPORTING ACTRESS, 35mm, Colonia Media, 2003
Bear on the Run (feature), LEAD ACTRESS,35mm, Senator Film, 2000
Marlene (feature), SUPPORTING ACTRESS, 35mm, Perathon Film und Fernsehproduktions GmbH, 2000