Pastor
Country of origin
Germany

Martin Ammon studied theology, philosophy, theater and literature in Kiel and Marburg. After several years as a parish priest, he was responsible for the broadcasting of Protestant services on ZDF from 1989-1994 and from 1992-1999 Film Commissioner of the EKD Council. 1994-2000 he was superintendent of the church district Göttingen Süd and 2001-2017 head of the office of the "Foundation for the Preservation of Church Monuments in Germany" in Hanover. In 1996 he published the volume "Kino und Kirche im Dialog" with Eckhard Gottwald.

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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