Storytelling can assume many shapes; it is like a forest, in which the trees must be understood to find the path. The roots lie in language itself and out of that, communication emerges and shapes branches in various forms of texts. These texts grow into articles, digital content, posts, slogans, and even movies that bear leaves in the form of meaning. If we connect all of it, we see coherent stories unfold. And if these stories are told with eloquence and beauty, the tree will blossom and hopefully, a petal will fall to touch others with its message. I am able to craft texts in various genres and forms due to education and my manifold experience in different fields – be it in academia, journalism, or film. My knowledge in the film industry stems from my Screenwriting studies in Ireland as well as from my learning by doing attitude. While the former equipped me with the necessary skill set, the latter is certainly the most pragmatic to gain hands-on experience.

Lisann Anders

Storytelling can assume many shapes; it is like a forest, in which the trees must be understood to find the path. The roots lie in language itself and out of that, communication emerges and shapes branches in various forms of texts. These texts grow into articles, digital content, posts, slogans, and even movies that bear leaves in the form of meaning. If we connect all of it, we see coherent stories unfold. And if these stories are told with eloquence and beauty, the tree will blossom and hopefully, a petal will fall to touch others with its message. I am able to craft texts in various genres and forms due to education and my manifold experience in different fields – be it in academia, journalism, or film. My knowledge in the film industry stems from my Screenwriting studies in Ireland as well as from my learning by doing attitude. While the former equipped me with the necessary skill set, the latter is certainly the most pragmatic to gain hands-on experience.

Available to hire

Storytelling can assume many shapes; it is like a forest, in which the trees must be understood to find the path. The roots lie in language itself and out of that, communication emerges and shapes branches in various forms of texts. These texts grow into articles, digital content, posts, slogans, and even movies that bear leaves in the form of meaning. If we connect all of it, we see coherent stories unfold. And if these stories are told with eloquence and beauty, the tree will blossom and hopefully, a petal will fall to touch others with its message.

I am able to craft texts in various genres and forms due to education and my manifold experience in different fields – be it in academia, journalism, or film. My knowledge in the film industry stems from my Screenwriting studies in Ireland as well as from my learning by doing attitude. While the former equipped me with the necessary skill set, the latter is certainly the most pragmatic to gain hands-on experience.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Danish
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Film Coach at Filmkids.ch
July 1, 2021 - Present
In various kinds of workshops, I teach kids and teenagers filmmaking – from the script to directing to post-production
Script Writer & Video Editor at Hecho por Nosotros (NGO)
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
HxN raises awareness to sustainability in the fashion industry and works together with the UN
Directing Intern at Opera House Zürich
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Directing Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra” – Direction : Andreas Homoki
Research Assistant & Instructor at University of Zurich, English Department
February 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Editing of texts, presentations and lectures, organization and teaching of courses, editing of films for the project Multimedial Text Analysis, event management, administrative tasks (website management, guest management)
Artistic Director & Event Manager at Zurich Shakespeare Festival
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Supervising a team of volunteers, organizing events (from concerts to art exhibitions), fundraising, designing the schedule and program, advertisement. Partners: British Council, City of Zurich, Opera House Zurich; Patron: Jeremy Irons
Director / Line Producer at Blueprint Masquerades (university theater company)
February 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Directing: (F)Ailing (T)Errors, Arsenic & Old Lace, The Tempest, several short plays
Script Supervisor & Screenwriter at Zurich Film Festival (ZFF72)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Hatched – Best 10 Jury Award; 2nd place public voting
PR, Media, Communication at insieme Zürcher Oberland
May 1, 2022 - Present
insieme provides leisure activities for people with cognitive disabilities. My role involves press releases, social media, website management, graphic design and marketing.

Education

BA in English at University of Zurich
September 1, 2008 - February 1, 2012
MA in English Literature at University of Zurich
February 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
MA in Screenwriting at Huston Film School – National University of Ireland, Galway
September 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
PhD in American Literature at University of Zurich
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Project Management
January 1, 2021 - December 21, 2025
Business Analytics
January 1, 2020 - December 21, 2025
Enabling Leadership for Transformational Teaching & Learning for Sustainable Development
August 1, 2016 - December 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services