I’m Roberto Cancellara, a Swiss video producer, director and cinematographer with extensive experience in digital media, television and film. I specialize in concept development, planning, production, camera work and post-production, delivering creative outcomes from idea to delivery across a range of formats including digital formats, live broadcasts and feature projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping stories through visuals, pacing and editing while maintaining focus on production quality and timely delivery. My career spans freelance directing and camera work, live TV production, and feature work such as Diary of a Woman. I’ve worked with Ringier AG, CNN Money Switzerland, Kameramann.ch and IWF Communications, among others. I also mentor students in digital filmmaking and continually expand my toolkit with training in After Effects, DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, ensuring I stay current with industry workflows.…

Roberto Cancellara

I’m Roberto Cancellara, a Swiss video producer, director and cinematographer with extensive experience in digital media, television and film. I specialize in concept development, planning, production, camera work and post-production, delivering creative outcomes from idea to delivery across a range of formats including digital formats, live broadcasts and feature projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping stories through visuals, pacing and editing while maintaining focus on production quality and timely delivery. My career spans freelance directing and camera work, live TV production, and feature work such as Diary of a Woman. I’ve worked with Ringier AG, CNN Money Switzerland, Kameramann.ch and IWF Communications, among others. I also mentor students in digital filmmaking and continually expand my toolkit with training in After Effects, DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, ensuring I stay current with industry workflows.…

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I’m Roberto Cancellara, a Swiss video producer, director and cinematographer with extensive experience in digital media, television and film. I specialize in concept development, planning, production, camera work and post-production, delivering creative outcomes from idea to delivery across a range of formats including digital formats, live broadcasts and feature projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping stories through visuals, pacing and editing while maintaining focus on production quality and timely delivery.

My career spans freelance directing and camera work, live TV production, and feature work such as Diary of a Woman. I’ve worked with Ringier AG, CNN Money Switzerland, Kameramann.ch and IWF Communications, among others. I also mentor students in digital filmmaking and continually expand my toolkit with training in After Effects, DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, ensuring I stay current with industry workflows.

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Language

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

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.

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

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

Industry Experience

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