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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
2014HeidiFeature FilmAlain GsponerClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)
2014Postfinance - Schwierige FragenCommercialStephan UsteriWirzFraefelPaal Productions AG [ch]
2013Die Fahnderin
Schweiz
TV Movie, NDR [de], WDR [de]Züli AladagUFA FictionSchweiz
2013Chrieg
Preproduction
Feature FilmSimon JaquemetHugofilm Productions GmbH [ch]Preproduction
2013Clouds of Sils Maria
Schweiz
Feature FilmOlivier AssayasCG Cinéma [fr]Schweiz
2013Der Goalie bin igFeature FilmSabine BossC-Films AG [ch]
2013Migros Melectronics - WandererCommercialMichael SteinerOn Film Production [al]
2013Rivella - Winterspots 2013 (4 Filme)CommercialBenjamin BrettschneiderMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]
2012Der BestatterTV Series, SRF [ch]MultipleSnakefilm GmbH
2012Am HangFeature FilmMarkus ImbodenMaximage GmbH Filmproduktion [ch]
2012Rega Schweizer. Rettungswacht - Rettung (WT)CommercialChristian AebyGlass Film GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2012Schweiz Tourismus - Besuch (WT)CommercialMichael FueterStories AG
2012Rivella - Kampagne 2012CommercialBenjamin BrettschneiderMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]
2011Feldschlösschen - Volkshelden (WT)CommercialPatrick SennCondor Films AG
2010The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Switzerland
Feature FilmDavid FincherScott Rudin Productions [us]Switzerland
2010Coop - Betty BossiCommercialMoritz LaubeOnFilm AG [ch]
2010McDonalds - McBernCommercialPatrick SennCondor Films AG
2010Ruhm
Schweiz
Feature FilmIsabel KleefeldLittle Shark Entertainment GmbH [de]Schweiz
2010One Way Trip 3D (WT)Feature FilmMarkus WelterHesseGreutert Film AG [ch]
2010Credit Suisse - AufwärmenCommercialMichael FueterMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]
2010Swisslos - Goal Getter (WT)CommercialJyri PasanenNXTFILM GmbH [ch]
2010ebookers - ebookers.chCommercialMarkus LäubliOnFilm AG [ch]
2010Clean Out (CANCELLED before start of filming) (WT)Feature FilmBarthélemy GrossmannDädalus Film AG [ch]
2009SVV/bfu - SchutzengelCommercialMarc WilkinsShining Film AG [ch]
2009Der letzte WeynfeldtTV Movie, ZDF [de]Alain GsponerC-Films AG [ch]
2009Sanitas - Sanitas Compact OneCommercialMarco LutzOnFilm AG [ch]
2009Axpo - eTankstelleCommercialZoran BihacRosas & Co [ch]
2009Bluewin Swisscom - Bluewin TV `09CommercialTobias FueterPeek GmbH [ch]
2009AXA Winterthur - WaschstrasseCommercialMichael FueterMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]
2008Swisscom - DSL (WT)CommercialChristian AebyPing Pong Film AG [ch]
2008Duplicity
Switzerland
Feature FilmTony GilroyUniversal Pictures [us]Switzerland
2008Tag und NachtTV Series, [Schweizer Fernsehen (SF)] [ch]MultipleC-Films AG [ch]
2008SennentuntschiFeature FilmMichael SteinerKontraproduktion AG [ch]
2007Swisscom - Play the ButtonCommercialUwe FladeMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]
2007AXA Winterthur - CarsCommercialChristian AebyPing Pong Film AG [ch]
2007AXA Winterthur - HugCommercialChristian AebyPing Pong Film AG [ch]
2007Marcello Marcello
Schweiz
Feature FilmDenis RabagliaC-Films AG [ch]Schweiz
2007Schweizerischer Obstverband - Kurzer WegCommercialGero von BraunmühlPanam-Film GmbH [ch]
2006Swissair - Campari SodaCommercialChristian AebyPing Pong Film AG [ch]
2006NebenwirkungenTV Movie, SRF [ch]Manuel SiebenmannMaximage GmbH Filmproduktion [ch]
2005Handy ManFeature FilmJürg EbeTurnus Film AG
2005Tod eines KeilersTV Movie, SRF [ch], ZDF [de]Urs EggerDschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion [ch]
2004Mein Name ist EugenFeature FilmMichael SteinerKontraproduktion AG [ch]
2003Alle meine MütterShort FilmMeret Nora BurgerZHdK Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (formerly HGKZ) [ch]
2002The Amazing RaceTV-Show, CBS [us]Bertram van MunsterFirst Frame Film+TV Produktion GmbH

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
2012Schweiz Tourismus - Besuch (WT)CommercialMichael FueterStories AG1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2012Rivella - Kampagne 2012CommercialBenjamin BrettschneiderMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2012Coop - FussballCommercialMoritz LaubeEmbassy of Dreams Filmproduktion [de]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2012Lindt - LostCommercialDavid GrayCondor Films AG1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2011Travaille Suisse - Mamagenda. SitzungCommercialSteven Michael HayesCrossmotion Medienagentur GmbH1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2011Migros Sport XX - Saison HitCommercialTibor GlageSolid & Hallerfilm [ch]unit manager (local system)
2011Maggi - Gute Laune SuppeCommercialReto SalimbeniManifesto Films [ch]unit manager (local system)
2011Der Teufel von MailandTV Movie, SRF [ch], ZDF [de]Markus WelterC-Films AG [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2011Liebe und andere UnfälleTV Movie, SRF [ch]Tom GerberLangfilm. Bernard Lang AG [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2011Feldschlösschen Bier - Grill-DuellCommercialPatrick SennCondor Films AG1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2010The Girl with the Dragon TattooFeature FilmDavid FincherScott Rudin Productions [us]location manager (local system) Switzerland
2010One Way Trip 3D (WT)Feature FilmMarkus WelterHesseGreutert Film AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2010Hoselupf - Oder wie man ein Böser wirdDocumentary FeatureThis LüscherElite Film Produktion [ch]unit manager (local system)
2010Clean Out (CANCELLED before start of filming) (WT)Feature FilmBarthélemy GrossmannDädalus Film AG [ch]unit manager (local system) Switzerland
2010Schweizer Gemüse- und Früchteverband - Barry und Hans 2010CommercialReto SalimbeniManifesto Films [ch]unit manager (local system)
2010McDonalds - McBernCommercialPatrick SennCondor Films AGunit manager (local system)
2010Helvepharm - Der grosse FC MünchwilenCommercialMichael SteinerOnFilm AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2010Credit Suisse - AufwärmenCommercialMichael FueterMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2010Audi (Amag) - ParkplatzgameCommercialLaszlo KadarMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2010Swisslos - Goal Getter (WT)CommercialJyri PasanenNXTFILM GmbH [ch]unit manager (local system)
2010ebookers - ebookers.chCommercialMarkus LäubliOnFilm AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2009McDonalds - Ciabatta MafiaCommercialPatrick SennCondor Films AGunit manager (local system)
2009Schweizer Gemüse- und Früchteverband - Barry und Hans: GemüserapCommercialReto SalimbeniManifesto Films [ch]unit manager (local system)
2009Kickdown (WT)Short FilmOlivier EgliSunday Pictures SA [ch]unit manager (local system) Preproduction
2009SVV/bfu - SchutzengelCommercialMarc WilkinsShining Film AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2009Schweizer Post - anspruchsvolle Kunden (2 Spots)CommercialMarcel LangeneggerChocolate Films AG Filmproduktion [ch]unit manager (local system)
2009Axpo - eTankstelleCommercialZoran BihacRosas & Co [ch]unit manager (local system)
2009Credit Suisse - GründeCommercialPaul HaratherTelemaz Commercials GmbH [de]unit manager (local system)
2009AXA Winterthur - WaschstrasseCommercialMichael FueterMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2009Sony Ericsson - You do the MathsCommercialBenjamin BrettschneiderMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2008SennentuntschiFeature FilmMichael SteinerKontraproduktion AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2008Bon AppétitFeature FilmDavid PinillosMorena Films S.L. [es]1st AD (local system) 2nd AD, Schweiz
2008AHV Invalidenversicherung - DepressionCommercialMichael FueterCondor Films AGunit manager (local system)
2008Heldin der LüfteTV MovieMike HuberPrêt-à-tourner Filmproduktion [ch]2nd unit director Aerial Photography
2008Heldin der LüfteTV MovieMike HuberPrêt-à-tourner Filmproduktion [ch]unit manager (local system)
2008CargoFeature FilmIvan EnglerAtlantis Pictures Ltd. [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD, Preproduction 2005/2006
2008James Bond 007 - Quantum of SolaceFeature FilmMarc ForsterMGM - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [us]set manager/ floor manager Location Manager Austria
2008The Informant!Feature FilmSteven SoderberghGroundswell Productions LLC [us]personal driver Director (Schweiz)
2007VSKB Kantonalbank - Growing togetherCommercialWill van der VlugtCaramel Pictures [nl]unit manager (local system)
2007Swisscom - Play the ButtonCommercialUwe FladeMarkenfilm Schweiz AG [ch]set manager/ floor manager
2007Die Post - FreudigCommercialMarcel LangeneggerChocolate Films AG Filmproduktion [ch]unit manager (local system)
2007Day at the SeasideFeature FilmMoritz GerberHesseGreutert Film AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2007AXA Winterthur - HugCommercialChristian AebyPing Pong Film AG [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2007AXA Winterthur - HugCommercialChristian AebyPing Pong Film AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2007Schweizerischer Obstverband - Kurzer WegCommercialGero von BraunmühlPanam-Film GmbH [ch]unit manager (local system)
2007Schweizerischer Obstverband - Kurzer WegCommercialGero von BraunmühlPanam-Film GmbH [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2006Liebe und WahnTV Movie, SRF [ch]Michael C. HuberC-Films AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2006Tod in der Lochmatt (WT)TV Movie, SRF [ch]MultipleHesseGreutert Film AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2006Swissair - Campari SodaCommercialChristian AebyPing Pong Film AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2006Flanke ins All (WT)TV MovieMarie-Louise BlessCobra Film AG [ch]set manager/ floor manager
2005Der TüftlerShort FilmSusanne EigenheerF+F Schule für Kunst und Design [ch]1st AD (local system) 1st AD
2005Sonjas RückkehrTV Movie, SRF [ch]Tobias IneichenHesseGreutert Film AG [ch]set manager/ floor manager
2004Mein Name ist EugenFeature FilmMichael SteinerKontraproduktion AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2003Alle meine MütterShort FilmMeret Nora BurgerZHdK Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (formerly HGKZ) [ch]unit manager (local system)
2002JoshuaShort FilmAndreas MüllerZHdK Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (formerly HGKZ) [ch]unit manager (local system)
2002The Amazing RaceTV-Show, CBS [us]Bertram van MunsterFirst Frame Film+TV Produktion GmbHunit manager (local system) Schweiz
2001Spital in AngstTV Movie, ORF [at], SRF [ch], ZDF [de]Michael SteinerKontraproduktion AG [ch]unit manager (local system)
2000Nomina Domini - Die Namen des HerrnShort FilmIvan EnglerZHdK Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (formerly HGKZ) [ch]script reader

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