After completing a traineeship as a nurse, Philipp Huch-Hallwachs (*1958) graduated with a Diplom degree in economics and has worked in the healthcare sector. As a presbyter, he co-initiated and implemented the socio-educationally supervised project "Miteinander der Generationen" (Inter-generational Togetherness) around 15 years ago as part of a cooperation between the city of Saarlouis and the Protestant parish. He is currently chairman of the Freie Kunstschule Saarlouis e. V. and also chairman of the state association of art schools that promote socio-cultural work. The focus is on social participation in combination with creativity, art as its medium. In co-operation with the local schools, the area of digital art and media education work is currently being promoted.
Nurse and economist
Country of origin
Germany
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