A Berlinale Talents alumna and member of The Association of Slovak Cinematographers, Simona brings extensive experience across feature films, television, and commercials.
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I am a passionate and innovative Videographer with over a decade of experience in the field. My journey began with a fascination for visual arts and a keen.
Get in touch at
info@simonaweisselchner.com
33. CZECH LION AWARDS
Caravan received 11 Czech Lion Award nominations, including Best Cinematography for Simona Weisslechner.
78th Cannes Film Festival
Caravan premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
BERLINALE TALENTS 2025 ALUMNA
Simona was selected for Berlinale Talents 2025.
73rd Berlin International Film Festival
She-Hero premiered in the Generation Kplus section at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. The film won the Grand Prix of the Generation Kplus International Jury.
AČK AWARD
Caravan was nominated for the Outstanding Cinematography Award from the Czech Society of Cinematographers.
Future Frames/KVIFF
Short Green Line was selected for Future Frames – Generation NEXT of European Cinema, organized by the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in collaboration with European Film Promotion.
Simona Weisslechner has spent over 15 years in the camera department, starting as a trainee, then working as a first assistant, camera operator and progressing to Director of Photography.
Simona Weisslechner has spent over 15 years in the camera department,
starting as a trainee, then working as a first assistant, camera operator
and progressing to Director of Photography
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(dir. Patrik Pašš)
2024
(dir Mira Fornay)
2023
THE GREEN LINE
(dir. Martina Buchelová)
2015
About Simona
Simona's work is defined by refined visual aesthetics and emotional precision, crafting images that are both intimate and cinematic. She works with natural light, depth, and a close, physical camera language, while maintaining strong composition and visual clarity for the big screen.
With a foundation as a First Assistant Camera (focus puller) and camera operator on international productions, she has a deep understanding of both the creative and technical demands of filmmaking. She operates confidently with handheld, dolly, tripod, and remote-head systems.
Known for her professionalism, reliability, and clear communication, Simona is a valued creative partner to directors and a trusted collaborator for production, delivering visually distinctive work while maintaining efficiency and control on set.
She is driven by projects that combine emotional depth with cinematic scale, aiming to create films that resonate with audiences while maintaining a strong artistic identity.
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