Filmography

I have been working in the film industry for several years, and have had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects in various capacities. My filmography includes feature films, short films, and commercials. On my website, you will find a selection of my work, along with information about my background and experience. My goal as a filmmaker is to tell stories that are visually striking, emotionally resonant, and thought-provoking. I strive to create films that are not only entertaining but also have something to say and make an impact. I work closely with my team to create an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity, and always try to push the boundaries of what is possible. You can also find my profile on IMDb, where you can see my credits and more information about my filmography.

Souls of Zen

The Japanese population’s reaction to the catastrophe of March 2011 has been described as “stoic” by the Western media. The Japanese code of conduct is indeed deeply rooted in their Buddhist traditions, and young filmmakers Tim Graf and Jakob Montrasio observe in detail what this means for the people and their religion. At graveyards, in temples, at monasteries and with families, they question the impact this triple affliction has had on the lives and beliefs of the inhabitants. How deeply do their beliefs affect their grieving? What role do the monks play in assisting people with their grief? And, what effects has this enormous catastrophe had on their religious rituals? SOULS OF ZEN inserts the events of March 2011 into the context of traditional Zen Buddhism, examining Japan’s religiousness and the beliefs of those practising it at a crucial turning point.

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Cinematographer, Director, Editor (2012)
 Souls of Zen: Nach dem Tsunami - Buddhismus und Ahnengedenken in Japan 2011 (2012) on IMDb

The Way of the Spur

Once upon a time in the east, during a hot summer like there is only one in a decade, a cowboy came to Shanghai. This was no ordinary cowboy, even though he was the common quiet and lonely type. He did not only grow up on a farm, he spend as much time herding his skills in a dojo as he spend herding his fathers cattle. And he came to Shanghai because his sister had gone missing. Upon setting his spur on Chinese ground, he swore to himself that he was not going back home to Italy without her.

Cinematographer, Director, Editor, Writer (2011)
 The Way of the Spur (2012) on IMDb

Ten Years from Now (short)

Steadicam operator (2011)
 Ten Years from Now (2011) on IMDb

Goodbye Shanghai (short)

Assistant director (2010)
 Goodbye Shanghai (2010) on IMDb

Kang: The New Legend Begins (video short)

Cinematographer (2010)
 Kang: The New Legend Begins (2010) on IMDb

Pigs in Zen (short)

Cinematographer, animator (2010)
 Pigs in Zen (2010) on IMDb

The Highest Mark (short)

Additional photography (2010)
 The Highest Mark (2011) on IMDb

Shanghai: Urban Odyssey (video documentary short)

Cinematographer, Director, Editor (2009)
 Shanghai: Urban Odyssey (2009) on IMDb

Swat Chicks: Shanghai 2020 (short)

Cinematographer, visual effects producer (2009)
 Swat Chicks: Shanghai 2020 (2009) on IMDb

City of War: The Story of John Rabe

A true-story account of a German businessman who saved more than 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre in 1937-38.

On-set visual effects assistant (2009)
 City of War: The Story of John Rabe (2009) on IMDb

Wise Hit (TV series)

Cinematographer (2009)
 Wise Hit (2009) on IMDb

Laowai lai zuoke (TV series)

camera operator (2008)
 Laowai lai zuoke (2008) on IMDb


 

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