Ulrich Goetz
Author, Director, Screenwriter and Concept Artist
Berlin, Germany
December 2022
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About Ulrich
Ulrich Goetz is a writer, director, and artist based in Berlin, Germany. With an academic background in philosophy and German studies—specializing in entertainment media such as radio plays, films, comics, and video games—he honed his filmmaking skills at filmArche Berlin e.V., Europe's largest self-organized film school. As a dedicated alumnus, he continues to contribute by serving on its council of elders.
Ulrich is a firm believer that all great films and TV series should entertain while offering something substantial. He aligns with Michael Eisner's credo that “to make money, it is often important to make history, to make art, or to make some significant statement.”
He is committed to revitalizing the proud tradition of German genre films, not by imitating the classics, but by honoring their essence.
In his scriptwriting, Ulrich employs techniques from John Truby, Dan Harmon, and Gustav Freytag, among others, while also developing his own tools. He is fascinated by the limitless possibilities of worldbuilding, intuitive creativity, immersion, the psychology of flow, and transmedia storytelling.
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WE ARE ONE Comedy A diverse group of individuals band together to legally fight for recognition as a single person split across multiple bodies. (Satire)
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SYMPOSION Romance ⋄ Comedy Plato's classic brought to the present! Young Aristodemos stumbles upon philosopher Socrates and is swept into an after-show party hosted by rock star Agathon. Amid the hangovers, they hold a contest to deliver the best eulogy to love, but soon find themselves entangled in their pasts, personal neuroses, and romantic dilemmas.
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OUR DUNGEON COMMUNITY Fantasy ⋄ Comedy We follow the absurd daily lives of various groups of monsters and bandits striving for peaceful coexistence in a classic fantasy dungeon, all while defending it from relentless parties of heroes intent on looting them.
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THE FERRET AND THE PARROT Comedy On a journey to overcome their antisocial quirks and find happiness, a ferret and a parrot stumble upon the simple yet profound joy of sharing a carrot. An animated tale that doubles as a parable for children and a stoner/buddy comedy for adults.
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AMBASSADOR OF HELL Mystery ⋄ Comedy Following a disciplinary transfer, demon Malphas becomes Hell's new ambassador in Heaven. Navigating celestial bureaucracy, political intrigues, and the eccentricities of gods and angels, he strives to find a way back to his infernal home in this "fish out of water" tale.
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SMS TO THE PAST Sci-fi An average guy discovers his old mobile phone can send text messages back in time, allowing him to alter past events. However, the changes to his present don't always turn out as expected, often leading to drastic consequences and unintended collateral damage.
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VAMPIRE NOIR Horror ⋄ Film-noir A vampire detective investigates a series of murders targeting his fellow undead, all while risking his own life by becoming emotionally entangled with a mortal femme fatale.
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WIZARDS VS BARBARIANS Fantasy ⋄ Comedy In a fantasy world where scientists are wizards, a magical university's anthropology professor tries to save his faculty from defunding by conducting an experimental study on barbarian warriors. His research puts him and his students in peril as the barbarians view them as evil and dangerous.
Credits
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Schmidt - Das Geheimnis von Mogadischu (
2018 )
Film (short) by filmArche e.V. / Ulrich Goetz (Comedy, Sci-Fi and Short) Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjxsRyep3Q4&ab_channel=UlrichGoetz https://vimeo.com/252184485
Awards
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ZDFdokukanal-PREIS
(2009)
Education
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filmArche e.V.
(2012-2016) -
Technische Universität Berlin
(2006-2011) -
Universität Hamburg
(2002-2006)
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