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Arnold H. Bucher, 1st AD, screenwriter, location scout, Zurich
© Ivan Engler
  • 1st AD
  • screenwriter
  • location scout
Born on 28.08.1972 in Winterthur ZH (51 Years)

Movies as 1st AD

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2024McDonald's Schweiz - Big BangCommercialArrigo ReussShining Film AG [ch]
2023Tschugger
Prep + DT 01 - 30
TV Series, SRF [ch]MultipleShining Film AG [ch]Prep + DT 01 - 30
2022Die MittagsfrauFeature FilmBarbara AlbertLucky Bird Pictures (formerly Yellow Bird Pictures)
2022Switzerland Tourism - Business or Holiday?CommercialMatthias ThönnissenTuna Production AG [ch]
2021Galaxus - Voll das Leben. WeihnachtenCommercialChris NiemeyerPlan B Film GmbH [ch]
2021Gerber - Wenn dich das Fondue-Glüschtli packt.CommercialTrevor McMahanWho's Mcqueen Picture GmbH [ch]
2021Tschugger
Staffel 1
TV Series, SRF [ch]David ConstantinShining Film AG [ch]Staffel 1
2020Möbel Pfister AG - Schwiegereltern. Nachbarn. Videokonferenz. (3 Videos)CommercialChristian 'Milo' MielmannBLMFilm GmbH
2020Zweifel Chips - GehörCommercialKay KienzlerWho's Mcqueen Picture GmbH [de]
2020And Tomorrow We Will Be DeadFeature FilmMichael SteinerZodiac Pictures
2019Platzspitzbaby - Meine Mutter, ihre Drogen und ichFeature FilmPierre MonnardC-Films AG [ch]
2018JillFeature FilmSteven Michael HayesHugofilm Productions GmbH [ch]
2017Wolkenbruch's Wondrous Journey into the Arms of a ShiksaFeature FilmMichael SteinerTurnus Film AG
2016Burried TruthTV Series, SRF 1 [ch]Pierre MonnardC-Films AG [ch]
2015Walking to Paris (WT)Feature FilmPeter GreenawayCDP Production [fr]
2014Polder - Tokyo HeidiFeature FilmSamuel SchwarzDschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion [ch]
2012Das Missen MassakerFeature FilmMichael SteinerKontraproduktion AG [ch]

Movies as screenwriter

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023TschuggerTV Series, SRF [ch]MultipleShining Film AG [ch]
2022TschuggerTV Series, SRF [ch]David ConstantinShining Film AG [ch]
2008CargoFeature FilmMultipleAtlantis Pictures Ltd. [ch]
2008Cargo
idea
Feature FilmMultipleAtlantis Pictures Ltd. [ch]idea

Movies as location scout

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2024Am Anfang der Schwerkraft (WT)
Switzerland
Feature FilmThomas WoschitzKGP Filmproduktion GmbH [at]Switzerland
2022Early BirdsFeature Film, NetflixMichael SteinerHugofilm Features
2022Der Scheich
Switzerland
TV Series, Paramount+Dani LevyX Filme Creative Pool GmbHSwitzerland
2021The Net Germany
Switzerland
TV Series, ARD [de], Degeto [de], SRF [ch]Rick OstermannSommerhaus Serien GmbHSwitzerland
2020Zweifel Chips - GehörCommercialKay KienzlerWho's Mcqueen Picture GmbH [de]
2020Mercedes Benz - EQ Power (WT)CommercialBart TimmerCzar Film [ch]
2020Emmi Jogurtpur - 100% Genuss, nur 3 ZutatenCommercialPatrick KarpiczenkoWho's Mcqueen Picture GmbH [ch]
2020And Tomorrow We Will Be DeadFeature FilmMichael SteinerZodiac Pictures
2019Platzspitzbaby - Meine Mutter, ihre Drogen und ichFeature FilmPierre MonnardC-Films AG [ch]
2018JillFeature FilmSteven Michael HayesHugofilm Productions GmbH [ch]
2018TidesFeature FilmTim FehlbaumBerghausWöbke Filmproduktion GmbH
2016The Little Witch
Schweiz
Feature FilmMichael 'Mike' SchaererClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)Schweiz
2016Mr. Moll & the Chololate FactoryFeature FilmManuel Flurin HendryZodiac Pictures
2016LottoTV Movie, SRF [ch]Micha LewinskyZodiac Pictures
2016Der BestatterTV Series, SRF [ch]MultipleSnakefilm GmbH
2016Coop - Pro MontagnaCommercialXavier KollerPumpkin Film AG [ch]
2016Coop - Rückkehr
Schweiz
CommercialJJ KeithStories AGSchweiz
2015Walking to Paris (WT)Feature FilmPeter GreenawayCDP Production [fr]
2015Gotthard
Schweiz
TV Movie (multi-part), ORF [at], SRF [ch], ZDF [de]Urs EggerZodiac PicturesSchweiz
2015Vertraue mir
Schweiz
TV Movie, ZDF [de]Francis MeletzkyRowboat Film- und FernsehproduktionSchweiz

Movies in other capacities

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2021The Net GermanyTV Series, ARD [de], Degeto [de], SRF [ch]Rick OstermannSommerhaus Serien GmbH2nd unit director
2021Mad HeidiFeature FilmJohannes HartmannSwissploitation Films [ch]Crowd 2nd AD single shoot days
2019Swiss Recycling - BünzliCommercialMichael SteinerOnFilm AG [ch]1st AD (local system) (1st AD)
2017Postfinance - Geldgeschichten. Der CheckerCommercialFelipe AscacibarShining Film AG [ch]1st AD (local system)
2016Caravaning - Best Ager & FamilyCommercialFlorian MeimbergMesmerized Pictures1st AD (local system)
2016IP-Suisse - FredCommercialMichael FueterStories AG1st AD (local system)
2015Vertraue mirTV Movie, ZDF [de]Francis MeletzkyRowboat Film- und Fernsehproduktionlocation manager (local system) Schweiz
2015Skoda - Made for SwitzerlandCommercialMarco LutzShining Film AG [ch]1st AD (local system)
2014Postfinance - Schwierige FragenCommercialStephan UsteriWirzFraefelPaal Productions AG [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2013Die FahnderinTV Movie, NDR [de], WDR [de]Züli AladagUFA Fictionlocation manager (local system) Schweiz
2013Migros Melectronics - WandererCommercialMichael SteinerOn Film Production [al]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2013Clouds of Sils MariaFeature FilmOlivier AssayasCG Cinéma [fr]location manager (local system) Schweiz
2013Spooky & LindaShort FilmChristian WehrlinLomotion AG1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2013Der Goalie bin igFeature FilmSabine BossC-Films AG [ch]2nd unit director
2013Micasa Migros - Machen Sie mehr aus Ihrem ZuhauseCommercialTrevor MelvinMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2013Der KochFeature FilmRalf HuettnerSenator Film Köln GmbH1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2013Rivella - Winterspots 2013 (4 Filme)CommercialBenjamin BrettschneiderMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2012Zürich Tourismus - Business & LeisureCommercialReto CaffiCondor Films AG1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2012Coop - FussballCommercialMoritz LaubeEmbassy of Dreams Filmproduktion [de]unit manager (local system)
2012Rega Schweizer. Rettungswacht - Rettung (WT)CommercialChristian AebyGlass Film GmbH & Co. KG [de]1st AD (local system) 1st AD

Film awards

YearFilmAwardCategory 
2024Die MittagsfrauAssistant Director Awards (ADAs) [eu]Feature FilmNominated

Basic data

NationalityBritish, Swiss
LanguagesEnglishFrenchGermanItalianRussianSpanish
Experience abroadCentral Europe: Austria, Germany, Luxembourg
North America: USA
South Asia: India
Southern Europe: Italy
Southeast Asia: Thailand
West Asia: Israel
Western Europe: France
Special skillsSpecialized in complex shootings like cam cars, aerials, trains, boats, mountains, glacier shoots, night shoots, road blocks, weapons, pyro, sfx in general, car chases, wire rigs, stunts in general, vfx, children, animals, international productions, quick company moves, mass scenes, complex permits, delicate locations.

Focus as AD on thorough planning, efficient meetings, productive shoots, production value, team spirit, inspiring work environment for cast, health & safety.

Knowledge as Location Scout covers all of Switzerland and some of the neighbouring countries and a huge amount of interior and exterior locations.
Specialties are remote locations reachable via production vans/trucks and efficient combinations of locations in order to reduce move times.
Own equipmentMovie Magic Scheduling, Fuzzlecheck Units, Final Draft, Scrivener, Suunto Tandem, Laptop, iPad, Mobile Printer, Offroad-Car
EducationMaster of Arts UZH Philosophy, Mathematics, Computational Linguistics
Preferred place of work1st AD, Screenwriter, Location Scout
Immediate working areaZurich
1st residence (federal state or country)Switzerland - Zurich
Accommodation possibilitiesBerlin, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich, Paris, Stuttgart, Vienna
Associations