Severine Reisp is an award-winning German/American filmmaker based in New York City. She has always been captivated by the incredible power of film to bridge gaps and bring people together, regardless of language or culture.
Drawing from her background as a ballet dancer, she possesses an intuitive sense of rhythm and timing, which informs her approach to dynamic camera movement, scene cuts, dialogue pacing, and actor direction.
As a Creative Producer and Director at Christie’s, the world’s leading auction house, Reisp has directed spots for major luxury brands such as Nike, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Rolex, as well as for notable figures like Richard Gere and Diane von Fürstenberg. Her work has earned her three Telly Awards, showcasing her versatility in crafting compelling narratives across diverse media platforms.
Reisp has a proven track record of innovation in the luxury space, bringing stories to life in a way that not only highlights the glamour and sophistication of high-end brands but also adds depth and emotion to their narratives. By no means confined to a single genre, she brings aesthetic precision and mesmerizing visuals to each project.
In addition to her commercial work, Reisp created content about award-winning theater plays and musicals, including Tony-winning productions like The Outsiders, Stereophonic, Hamilton, and Hadestown. Her recent teaser for Hadestown surpassed 1 Million views on Instagram and Facebook.
Her short films have received numerous awards at national and international film festivals. In her latest project, Deceive, a short film featuring Dandara Veiga (former principal with Ballet Hispánico) and Marty Lawson (Smash, The Blacklist, currently in Broadway’s Chicago), and shot by Emmy-winning DP Wolfgang Held, A.S.C., she explores the journey of an abuse survivor using dance as a powerful medium for healing and liberation. Deceive won several awards, including Best Cinematography at the Paris Arts and Movie Awards and the Audience Choice Award at the Yonkers Film Festival.
In 2024, Reisp was selected for the prestigious ND Showcase, an annual global search conducted by SHOOT to discover the best up-and-coming directors poised to make major contributions to advertising and entertainment. Since 2024, she has been represented by Cutter Entertainment.
Building on her extensive experience across luxury advertising, branded content, theater, and narrative film, Reisp went on to found Reisp Productions, her New York–based studio dedicated to producing work across commercial, narrative, documentary, and performance genres. She created the studio to embody her core values as a filmmaker — clarity, trust, and a deeply collaborative creative process. Grounded in the belief that exceptional films begin with thoughtful preparation and open communication, Reisp Productions brings together a select team of cinematographers, editors, and industry-leading artists to craft visually striking and emotionally resonant stories. The studio continues to champion elevated, artful filmmaking that leaves a lasting impression across all platforms.
Reisp is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression, using film to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and encourage audiences to see the world from diverse viewpoints.
Education
Harvard Business School, Certificate in Leadership Principles ’23
MFA in Filmmaking: The City College of New York, May ’21
BA Sarah Lawrence College ´18
Additional Undergraduate Courses: Westmont College, Santa Barbara, University of Santa Barbara
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