Hi! I am Jo and love working with people to create something new and entertaining. Conveying ideas or messages through visual media has been a passion of mine. I always start with: what is the story and who is it for? So far I got to work with professional actors, amateurs, animals and art. I am really looking forward to broadening my horizon and find the ideal form for my next project.…

HugFilm

Hi! I am Jo and love working with people to create something new and entertaining. Conveying ideas or messages through visual media has been a passion of mine. I always start with: what is the story and who is it for? So far I got to work with professional actors, amateurs, animals and art. I am really looking forward to broadening my horizon and find the ideal form for my next project.…

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Hi! I am Jo and love working with people to create something new and entertaining. Conveying ideas or messages through visual media has been a passion of mine. I always start with: what is the story and who is it for? So far I got to work with professional actors, amateurs, animals and art. I am really looking forward to broadening my horizon and find the ideal form for my next project.

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Language

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

Work Experience

Owner at HUGFILM
June 1, 2020 - Present
Creation of audio-visual products for cultural projects, corporate clients and TV-journalism. Acting in different roles including concept and writing, directing, DOP and editing.
Freelance TV-Journalist at SCHWEIZER RADIO UND FERNSEHEN
August 1, 2024 - Present
Writing and producing content for television and online articles for the SRF Culture section.
Live-Video Director, Camera-Operator, Producer at HOCHRHEIN MUSIKFESTIVAL PRODUCTIONS
March 14, 2016 - Present
Production of high-end classical concert video at various venues and orchestras.

Education

Bachelor in Film at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK)
September 15, 2014 - June 22, 2019
Screenwriting & Director of Photography
Gymnasiale Maturität at Gymnasium am Münsterplatz Basel
August 14, 2006 - July 1, 2011
Cambridge Proficiency Course (CPE) at Bournemouth Language School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Business and Economics, Sociology, Philosophy at University of Basel
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Klimakampagne Basel-Stadt

    Videoproduction for governmental climate campaign

    paper valse, valse, valse

    Trailer Production for Theatre and Dance

    paper Basel Composition Competition

    Interviews with international conductors