ABOUT JESSE
Jesse Vincent Van Buren is a German-American film and television production professional based in Berlin, Germany.
With experience across scripted television, film, commercials and entertainment productions, he specializes in on-set coordination, base management, production logistics and supporting the smooth operation of demanding filming schedules.
His work requires organization, adaptability, practical problem-solving and close collaboration with production teams, cast, crew and external partners.
As a U.S. citizen with a professional background in the German film and television industry, Jesse is pursuing opportunities across the United States while remaining available for international productions.
SELECTED PRODUCTIONS
2026
ECHT SCHOOL
Position: Set Manager
Production: Studio Zentral
Broadcaster: ZDF
2026
LÖWENZAHN
Position: Set Manager (Cover)
Production: Studio TV Film GmbH
Broadcaster: ZDF
2026
KOBAYASHI MARU
Position: Set Manager
Production: Short Film by René von Bodisco
2026
AUDIBLE DRACULA COMMERCIAL
Position: Set Manager
Production: Audible commercial
International production partners:
THE TWO LTD — United Kingdom
WE ARE ROYALE — Los Angeles, USA
Somehow Studios — New York, USA
Approved Service UG — Berlin, Germany
Production location: Berlin, Germany
2021
SONNE UND BETON
Role: Background Extra / Security
Production: Seven Elephants GmbH, in co-production with Constantin Film
Format: Theatrical Feature Film
Distribution: Cinema release and availability across multiple streaming platforms
International Title: Sun and Concrete
Location: Berlin, Germany
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2025 — GERMAN TELEVISION AWARD
Achtsam Morden
Winner — Best Comedy Series
2025 — GRIMME AWARD
Push
Nominated — Fiction
2024 — GERMAN FILM AWARD
15 Jahre
Winner — Best Supporting Actress (Adele Neuhauser)
Nominated — Best Actress (Hannah Herzsprung)
Nominated — Best Supporting Actor (Christian Friedel)
2023 — GERMAN TELEVISION AWARD
Roadtrip Amerika – Drei Spitzenköche auf vier Rädern
Nominated — Best Factual Entertainment
2008 — CHRISTOPHORUS JOURNALISM AWARD
Jandtee – Wo ist das Licht
Winner — Electronic Media
Artist & Co-Songwriter: Jesse Vincent Van Buren
Unless otherwise noted, awards and nominations refer to productions I contributed to.
I received the 2008 Christophorus Journalism Award as an artist and co-songwriter with the group Jandtee.
GET IN TOUCH
Professional Resume: Available upon request
Location: Berlin, Germany
Availability: United States · United Kingdom · Europe · International
U.S. Citizen | Authorized to Work in the United States