Simon Gutknecht

Film Editing
Master of Arts in Film 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Film 2013
Born 1987 in Uster, raised in Langenthal. Since 2003 realisation of various film projects. 2002-2006 high school and graduation. 2006-2008 various internships in film industry and stays abroad. Since 2012 Assistant Editor in addition to personal projects. 2013 Bachelor of Arts in Film at the Zurich University of the Arts.
www.simongutknecht.com

Showcase Projects

Facing Mecca

Editor | 2017 | MA Film | 27 min

Roli comes to Fareed’s assistance when he is faced with the burial of his Muslim wife.

Periphery

Editor | 2016 | MA Film | 81 min

Five life stories, all being connected the fight for their rights, dignity and respect.

Labyrinth

Editor | 2016 | BA Film | 19 min

Carnival

De letscht Fall

Editor | 2015 | 19 min

Kurt Früh Reloadet: Studenten interpretieren Kurt Frühs wichtigste Werke filmisch neu.

Parents

Editor | 2015 | BA Film | 15.5 min

Mathias and Nina are prospective parents. But their relationship is on shaky ground.

Alfonso

Production Manager | 2013 | BA Film | 18.5 min

Alfonso is a stage hypnotist, gruff and shrewd.

Treehouse

Director, Editor, Screenplay | 2012 | BA Film | 14 min

Two siblings, a brother and a sister, meet in an empty house.

Where are we going

Editor | 2012 | BA Film | 20 min

Cem runs away from his family who want to ship him back to Turkey.

Abi means papa

Director, Cinematography, Editor, Screenplay | 2014 | BA Film | 78 min

Armin travels to Indonesia with two friends to find his birth father.