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Lay pastor and journalist
Country of origin
Deutschland

Daniel Gewand studied Catholic theology in Bochum. He completed training in parish service in Oldenburg and in journalism at the Catholic School of Journalism ifp in Munich and at the WDR in Cologne. In 2015 he founded the project frei.raum.coesfeld, which aims to open up new, unconventional spaces of faith, spirituality and religion, especially for young adults. Since 2009 he has been author and speaker for "Kirche in 1Live" and since 2015 he has been responsible for the sermon format "Gedanken zum Tag" at the local radio station "Radio Kiepenkerl". Music, literature, film and art are his sources of inspiration. 

Festivals

Current issues

Following the promising nominations, the Oscar ceremony felt like a disappointment. For the first time, the Academy had nominated international films such as “Sentimental Value” from Norway and “Secret Agent” from Brazil in the Best Picture category. Yet in the end, it was American productions that walked away with all the awards.
Film director Selma Vilhunen has won the Church Media Foundation’s 2026 prize for her documentary film 'Gate to Paradise' (Portti Paratiisiin).

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin

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