I am a passionate journalist and filmmaker with many years of professional experience. With curiosity and a keen sense for compelling stories, I delve deep into a wide range of topics — with a particular focus on cinematic and journalistic portrayals of human realities. I have reported from war zones and crisis areas for public broadcasters, including assignments in Israel, Ukraine, Africa, and South America. On location I edit reports for major programs such as Tagesschau and Tagesthemen, and produce magazine features for Weltspiegel and auslandsjournal. Since 2010 I’ve worked across Tel Aviv, Zurich, and Germany, continually blending frontline storytelling with strong postproduction and storytelling skills.

Florian Mebes

I am a passionate journalist and filmmaker with many years of professional experience. With curiosity and a keen sense for compelling stories, I delve deep into a wide range of topics — with a particular focus on cinematic and journalistic portrayals of human realities. I have reported from war zones and crisis areas for public broadcasters, including assignments in Israel, Ukraine, Africa, and South America. On location I edit reports for major programs such as Tagesschau and Tagesthemen, and produce magazine features for Weltspiegel and auslandsjournal. Since 2010 I’ve worked across Tel Aviv, Zurich, and Germany, continually blending frontline storytelling with strong postproduction and storytelling skills.

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I am a passionate journalist and filmmaker with many years of professional experience. With curiosity and a keen sense for compelling stories, I delve deep into a wide range of topics — with a particular focus on cinematic and journalistic portrayals of human realities.

I have reported from war zones and crisis areas for public broadcasters, including assignments in Israel, Ukraine, Africa, and South America. On location I edit reports for major programs such as Tagesschau and Tagesthemen, and produce magazine features for Weltspiegel and auslandsjournal. Since 2010 I’ve worked across Tel Aviv, Zurich, and Germany, continually blending frontline storytelling with strong postproduction and storytelling skills.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Journalist at Various outlets (newspapers, magazines, TV and radio broadcasters)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Reported from Israel and the Palestinian territories; contributed to newspapers, magazines, TV and radio broadcasters. Lived in Tel Aviv for three years after completing studies; since 2013 worked in Zurich and since 2017 based in Germany.
Editor & Director at Independent / Freelance (TV, cinema, streaming platforms, social media)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Directed and edited projects for television, cinema, streaming platforms, and social media—from news segments to image films and documentary series.
Postproduction Supervisor at Marken Film AG
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Experience in commercial film production with a focus on postproduction and creative implementation.
Senior Editor at Bildmanufaktur GmbH
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Working independently and as part of a team, realized high-profile projects for renowned clients — particularly for public broadcasting channels.
Journalist
January 1, 2010 - Present
Reported from Israel and the Palestinian territories for newspapers, magazines, as well as TV and radio broadcasters.
Editor & Director
January 1, 2016 - Present
In numerous projects for television, cinema, streaming platforms, and social media — from news segments to image films and documentary series — I have been able to fully unfold my passion for storytelling and put my expertise to effective use.
Postproduction Supervisor at Marken film AG
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Experience in commercial film production with a focus on postproduction and creative implementation.
Senior Editor at Bildmanufaktur GmbH
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Working independently and as part of a team, I realized high-profile projects for renowned clients — particularly for public broadcasting channels.
Postproduction Supervisor at Marken film AG
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Experience in commercial film production with a focus on postproduction and creative implementation.
Senior Editor at Bildmanufaktur GmbH
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Working independently and as part of a team, realized high-profile projects for renowned clients — particularly for public broadcasting channels.

Education

Diploma in Directing (Educational and Scientific Film) at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
September 2, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Media and Information Engineering at University of Applied Sciences Offenburg
September 15, 2002 - June 29, 2007
Diploma at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Diploma at University of Applied Sciences Offenburg
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services