Hello, I’m Marcel Wollner — a cameraman, editor, and producer with over 14 years of professional experience filming and broadcasting live events, news, and documentaries for international television networks across Europe. I excel at telling stories with clear, compelling visuals and a hands-on, collaborative approach that suits fast-paced production environments. Based in Geneva, I work as a freelance multi-technician and senior multimedia technician for clients including ZDF, UN, WHO, IOC, and major broadcasters across Europe. I manage on-site coverage, multi-camera direction, and post-production in Premiere, Avid, and Final Cut Pro, delivering reliable results under pressure and in diverse settings from conferences to field reports and documentary shoots.

Marcel Wollner

Hello, I’m Marcel Wollner — a cameraman, editor, and producer with over 14 years of professional experience filming and broadcasting live events, news, and documentaries for international television networks across Europe. I excel at telling stories with clear, compelling visuals and a hands-on, collaborative approach that suits fast-paced production environments. Based in Geneva, I work as a freelance multi-technician and senior multimedia technician for clients including ZDF, UN, WHO, IOC, and major broadcasters across Europe. I manage on-site coverage, multi-camera direction, and post-production in Premiere, Avid, and Final Cut Pro, delivering reliable results under pressure and in diverse settings from conferences to field reports and documentary shoots.

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Hello, I’m Marcel Wollner — a cameraman, editor, and producer with over 14 years of professional experience filming and broadcasting live events, news, and documentaries for international television networks across Europe. I excel at telling stories with clear, compelling visuals and a hands-on, collaborative approach that suits fast-paced production environments.

Based in Geneva, I work as a freelance multi-technician and senior multimedia technician for clients including ZDF, UN, WHO, IOC, and major broadcasters across Europe. I manage on-site coverage, multi-camera direction, and post-production in Premiere, Avid, and Final Cut Pro, delivering reliable results under pressure and in diverse settings from conferences to field reports and documentary shoots.

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Language

German
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelancer at ZDF Field Assignment (Ukraine War Zone)
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Multi-technician, camera operator, and editor for a ZDF field assignment in the Ukraine war zone.
Senior Multimedia Technician at BM Studio Suisse
April 1, 2023 - Present
Video journalist and cameraman covering conferences and press briefings at international organizations (UN, WHO, IOC). Edited news segments with Adobe Premiere and Avid. Reported on events for European broadcasters including ARD, SRF, Telecinco, BBC, Al Jazeera, and Bloomberg.
Senior Multimedia Technician at Actua Films
December 1, 2014 - April 1, 2023
Directed, produced, and filmed corporate videos, short films, commercials, and documentaries. Served as video journalist and cameraman for UN, WHO, IOC, FIFA briefings. Edited with Premiere and Avid. Delivered news coverage for ARD, SRF, Telecinco, BBC, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, CCTV. Led multi-camera direction and live editing for events such as the World Economic Forum (Davos) and the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.
Filmmaker at Berlindustrials
January 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Directed, produced, and filmed commercial projects in fashion, tourism, and music. Produced documentaries for Save the Children and MAG (Mines Advisory Group) in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Freelance Cameraman & Editor at All Star Media Productions
August 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Camera operation and editing for the documentary Lost Splendor in the Amazon Rainforest, Peru.
Camera & Production Assistant at TMC Tele Medien Consult
January 1, 2010 - July 1, 2012
Supported camera operations and production for TV programs and commercials.
Multi technician, camera operator, and editor at Freelancer
July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Multi technician, camera operator, and editor for ZDF field assignment in the Ukraine war zone.

Education

Diploma in Film Production at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2009 - December 8, 2025
Diploma in Film Production at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2009 - December 8, 2025
Diploma in Film Production at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

A1/A3 Drone Pilot License (Open Category)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
UNDSS BSAFE Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
A1/A3 Drone Pilot License (Open Category)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
UNDSS BSAFE Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
A1/A3 Drone Pilot License (Open Category)
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
UNDSS BSAFE Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Government, Non-Profit Organization
    paper My most recent social campaign

    I spent five weeks in Ukraine in 2025 on assignment for ZDF, where I filmed,
    edited, and remotely delivered daily news pieces

    • ZDF Ukraine Report: