Rico Herre
Director/Writer/Producer/Editor/Songwriter of Impure 

Rico Herre (born 1986 in Jena, Germany) discovered his passion for storytelling early on, directing his first award-winning short film at age 15. After being rejected from film school, he built his career on set, working with major TV production companies and contributing to films like Unknown, The Guardian, and Absolution. He went on to work as a First Assistant Director across features, shorts, commercials, and music videos, and co-directed several corporate projects. His short film Worldquake received international recognition, winning Best Screenplay and Best Director.

With his feature debut IMPURE, Rico aims to deliver a story that resonates deeply and inspires reflection and action. Known for his attention to detail and commitment to authentic, human-centred storytelling, he uses the camera as an extension of his vision, capturing subtle emotions, unspoken tensions, and the atmosphere that lingers beyond each scene.