I am a passionate video producer with extensive experience in digital media, television, and film. I thrive on bringing ideas to life through storytelling and creative visuals. Over the years, I have collaborated on various projects, honing my skills in directing, cinematography, and editing.

Roberto Cancellara

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I am a passionate video producer with extensive experience in digital media, television, and film. I thrive on bringing ideas to life through storytelling and creative visuals. Over the years, I have collaborated on various projects, honing my skills in directing, cinematography, and editing.

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I am a passionate video producer with extensive experience in digital media, television, and film. I thrive on bringing ideas to life through storytelling and creative visuals. Over the years, I have collaborated on various projects, honing my skills in directing, cinematography, and editing.

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Language

German
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Cinematographer and Cutter (Freelancer) at Diary of a Woman (feature film)
April 1, 2023 - Present
Worked as cinematographer and editor on the feature film 'Diary of a Woman' scheduled for release in 2024.
Senior Video Producer at IWF Communications, BL
October 31, 2022 - August 10, 2025
Responsible for concept development, planning, realization, and post-production of video projects.
Senior Video Producer at Kameramann.ch, ZH
March 31, 2023 - August 10, 2025
Handled concept creation, realization, production, camera work, and video editing.
Video Producer at CNN Money Switzerland, ZH
April 1, 2023 - Present
Led concept design, realization, production, camera operation, and editing for video content.
Technical Producer and Live Show Realisator (60% Part-time) at Unspecified
August 31, 2021 - August 10, 2025
Managed technical production and realization of live broadcasts and shows.
Dozent Digitales Filmemachen at Sekundarschule Thalwil
June 30, 2017 - August 10, 2025
Taught digital filmmaking courses.
Video Producer at Ringier AG, ZH
April 30, 2017 - August 10, 2025
Produced and realized various digital video formats.
Director of Photography at Nightfall (film by Simon Aeby)
March 31, 2015 - August 10, 2025
Managed cinematography for the feature film "Nightfall" released in 2018.
Freelancer at Various Clients
December 31, 2012 - August 10, 2025
Provided freelance services including concept, direction, camera, production, and editing.
Content Creator, Cameraman at Xmedia/Omnimedia AG, Flamatt
September 30, 2010 - August 10, 2025
Produced video content and operated camera equipment.
Content Creator, Cameraman at City Guide/Astramedia AG, Zürich
September 30, 2009 - August 10, 2025
Created content and performed camerawork.
Screenplay Writer and Cameraman at Kulturmarkt, Zürich
December 31, 2008 - August 10, 2025
Authored scripts and handled camera operations.
Investment Administrator Back Office at Swiss Life AG, Zürich
June 30, 2005 - August 10, 2025
Handled investment administration tasks in back office.
Clerk at Bundesamt für Migration BFM, Bern
January 31, 2004 - August 10, 2025
Performed clerical and administrative duties.
Media Pedagogy Lecturer at SLA of the University of Bern
January 31, 2004 - August 10, 2025
Taught media pedagogy courses.
Freelancer - Regie, Kamera, Schnitt, Konzeption
July 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021
Freelance director, camera operator, editor and concept development for various clients; production and post-production across digital media, TV and film projects.
Technischer Produzent at CH Media
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Technical producer and live-signal director for live broadcasts; part-time 60%.
Cinematographer and Cutter at Diary of a Woman (feature film)
October 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Cinematography and editing for the feature film Diary of a Woman (release 2025).
Senior Video Producer at IWF Communications
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Concept, planning, realisation, post-production; senior producer.
Senior Video Producer at Kameramann.ch
January 1, 2025 - Present
Concept, realisation, production, camera.
Director of Photography at "Nightfall" (feature film) – Simon Aeby
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Director of Photography for Nightfall, release 2018.
Drehbuchautor, Kameramann at Kulturmarkt, Zürich
July 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Drehbuchautor und Kameramann.
Content Creator, Kameramann at Xmedia/Omnimedia AG, Flamatt
October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Content creation and cameraman.
Content Creator, Kameramann at City Guide/Astramedia AG, Zürich
January 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Content creation and cameraman for city guide projects.
Investment Administrator - Back Office at Swiss Life AG, Zürich
September 1, 2002 - June 30, 2005
Investment administration and back-office duties.
Sachbearbeiter at Bundesamt für Migration (BFM), Bern
September 1, 2000 - January 31, 2004
Administrative duties.
Video Producer at CNN Money Switzerland
July 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021
Konzept, Realisation, Produktion, Kamera und Schnitt
Cinematographer und Cutter / Senior Video Producer at IWF Communications
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Konzept, Planung, Realisation, Postproduktion
Senior Video Producer at Kameramann.ch
October 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Konzept, Realisation, Produktion, Kamera
Video Producer at Ringier AG, ZH
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Realisation und Produktion von verschiedenen digitalen Formaten
Drehbuchautor, Kameramann at Kulturmarkt, Zürich
January 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009
Drehbuchautor, Kameramann
Content Creator, Kameramann at Xmedia/Omnimedia AG, Flamatt
October 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012
Content Creation, Cameraman
Investment Administrator (Back Office) at Swiss Life AG, Zürich
July 1, 2005 - December 1, 2008
Investment administration Back Office
Sachbearbeiter at Bundesamt für Migration (BFM), Bern
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2005
Dozent in Medienpädagogik at SLA der Universität Bern
September 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Lehrte Digitales Filmemachen
Freelancer
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Tätig für verschiedene Kunden
Freelancer
January 1, 2025 - Present
Engaged in various roles including direction, camera work, editing, and conceptualization for multiple projects.
Senior Video Producer at IWF Communications
October 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Responsible for concept, planning, realization, and post-production of multimedia projects.

Education

Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen, C.I.S.A. at Lugano
August 1, 1998 - July 1, 2001
Kulturmanager/Eventmanager at SAWI Bern
July 1, 2003 - December 1, 2003
kaufmännische Lehre at Intertranslations SA, Bern
August 1, 1992 - July 1, 1995
Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen at C.I.S.A. in Lugano
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Kulturmanager/Eventmanager at SAWI Bern
July 1, 1998 - July 1, 2001
kaufmännische Lehre at Intertranslations SA, Bern
August 1, 1992 - July 1, 1995
Dozent in Medienpädagogik at SLA der Universität Bern
September 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Motion Capture at Focal, Neuenburg
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Videoschnitt Final Cut Pro at EB Zürich
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Hands on RED ONE at Simon Huber, Bern
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Cultural Manager/Event Manager at SAWI Bern
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Film and Television at C.I.S.A. in Lugano
August 1, 1998 - July 31, 2001

Qualifications

Motion Capture, Focal, Neuenburg
July 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013
After Effects Professional, Eduvision, Bern
January 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Stunt Workshop 'Vorbereitung und Dreh von Auto- und Body Stunts', Focal, Lausanne
January 1, 2011 - February 28, 2011
Storyboard, Focal, Bern
January 1, 2011 - February 28, 2011
Videoschnitt Final Cut Pro, EB Zürich
July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Hands on RED ONE, Simon Huber, Bern
July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Motion Capture
July 1, 2013 - February 11, 2026
After Effects Professional
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2011
Videoschnitt Final Cut Pro
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Hands on RED ONE
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen, C.I.S.A. in Lugano
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen, C.I.S.A. in Lugano
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Motion Capture
July 1, 2013 - April 23, 2026
Drehbuch/Storyboard related training
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Kulturmanager/Eventmanager
July 1, 1998 - July 1, 2001
AI Creative Professional
April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Other, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet