Helmar Buechel
The founder and managing director of dox82 started his award-winning television career over two decades ago.
He went from his first assignment as news reporter of Germany’s leading private broadcast company, RTL to a long, successful at Spiegel TV, the ratings leading television branch of the renowned news organization Der Spiegel.
Helmar worked as reporter, managing editor and eventually director of international documentaries and reportages. Many projects were assignments or co-productions.
Several of his over 150 films earned him the most coveted industry awards. Among them the American Emmy for “Outstanding Achievement in a Craft: Direction”, the Golden Nymph from Monte-Carlo for “Best Documentary” and even twice (2016 and 2004) the German Television Award in “Best Reportage“.
Buechel’s experience working in hot zones on all continents as well as his longstanding team work with outstanding videographers and editors form the basis of dox82 Media.