Director | Cinematographer

"The production here is lovely — postmodern… and vaguely surreal." — AdWeek

Joachim “Jojo” Zunke is a DGA Director and Cinematographer based in Los Angeles. Defined by an instinctive command of cadence and atmosphere, his work is driven by a pursuit of the internal rhythm of a narrative—translating the spiritual pulse of a project into kinetically charged, high-end imagery.

His process balances a highly refined technical precision with a raw, instinctive soul. While Jojo operates at the leading edge of technical innovation—utilizing CGI, LED Volumes, and Virtual Production—his focus remains singular: the human element. He treats technology as a medium to protect and elevate the "soul" of the story, ensuring that even the most complex visual environments remain grounded in deep empathy and honest emotion.

Whether leading major union crews or operating as a Cinematographer, Jojo moves fluidly between roles to serve the emotional core of the frame. Known for a visual language that is both precise and intimate, he has built a reputation for collaborating with leading global brands on campaigns that feel both technologically transcendent and remarkably human.

Joachim e is operating at intersection of technical mastery and instinctive, soul-driven storytelling.

Awards & Press

Director

ADWEEK Ad of the Day for Syoss "The Thief"

LONDON DIRECTOR AWARDS Winner for Best Director (Pantene "The Heist")

MUNICH FILM AWARDS Winner for Best Commercial (Pantene)

CICLOPE AWARDS Silver Winner for Best Direction (Syoss "The Thief")

LA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL Winner for The Crows

LOS ANGELES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL Winner for Best Director

NEW YORK MOVIE AWARDS Winner for Best Director

VOYAGE LA Featured "Rising Star" Profile

Cinematographer (DOP)

CANNES CORPORATE MEDIA & TV Grand Prix & Gold Dolphin Winner (Georg Fischer)

GOLD TELLY WINNER Best Cinematography & VFX (Cadillac "InnerSpace")

NYC MOTOR FILM FESTIVAL Winner for Best Cinematography (BMW iCircular / The Neue New)

DEUTSCHER WIRTSCHAFTSFILMPREIS 1st Place / Winner (Georg Fischer)

NYX MARCOM AWARDS Grand Winner (Cadillac "InnerSpace")

CICLOPE AWARDS Silver Winner for Best Cinematography (Syoss "The Thief")

BERLIN FASHION FILM FESTIVAL Winner for Best Cinematography (Pantene / Syoss)

AICP AWARDS Shortlisted for Cinematography Excellence

AUTOVISION AWARDS Grand Prix & Gold Winner (BMW / Georg Fischer)

INTERNATIONAL MOTOR FILM AWARDS Nominee (BMW X5 M & X6 M Competition)

The Global Portfolio (Selected)

AUTOMOTIVE AUTHORITY CADILLAC InnerSpace Concept, Escalade BMW X5 M / X6 M Competition, The Neue New, iCircular, Skytop, Speedtop, BMW x Brooklyn Beckham AUDI This is Audi, Valentines INFINITI QX80 (Global & Canada), QX65 PORSCHE Porsche x Resident Evil NISSAN Patrol MAZDA Your Yours MINI Electric VOLKSWAGEN x DFB GENESISMERCEDES-BENZTOYOTASUZUKIKIACUPRA

FASHION, BEAUTY & LIFESTYLEOUR PLACE The Selena Gomez Collection (DOP) VOGUE Renaissance, Autumn Edition PANTENE The Heist, Nutrient Blends SYOSS The Thief THE CROWS Award-Winning Environmental Fashion ADIDASLEE JEANSSEPHORALA PHILHARMONICSAMSONITEBITPANDAFLOYDA1 TELEKOMKAUFLANDJAEGERMEISTERBLUE MOON

TALENT & LEGACYSELENA GOMEZSADIE SINKBROOKLYN BECKHAMJULIA LOUIS-DREYFUSJUDITH HILLAKUA NARUABSOLUTE BEGINNER ("Ahnma") SAMY DELUXE

Professional Credentials

DGA MEMBER Directors Guild of America (Full Active Member)

TECHNICAL MASTERY Virtual Production (LED Volume), High-End Automotive Tracking, Advanced Digital Cinematography, VFX/CGI Supervision, Rhythmic Narrative Editing

BASES Los Angeles | Berlin | Global