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Katja Esson
Katja Esson is best known for Backroads USA, Destination nature : La Floride and Amerikas Flüsse.
- Place of birth
- Hamburg, West Germany [now Germany]
Biography
Katja Esson is a German-American filmmaker based in Miami, Florida. She was born and raised in Germany.
Her documentary Ferry Tales received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 2004. She is the only female German filmmaker ever nominated for a documentary at the Academy Awards.
Her documentary Ferry Tales received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 2004. She is the only female German filmmaker ever nominated for a documentary at the Academy Awards.
Known for
Filmography
- 2024Destination nature : La FlorideDirector
- 2016Amerikas FlüsseCreator
- 2013Backroads USADirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Katja Esson been in?
Katja Esson is best known for Backroads USA, Destination nature : La Floride and Amerikas Flüsse.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·