Josias Tschanz

Screenwriter, Director, Producer, Casting, Actor

Born in Bern, Switzerland. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Film & Theatre from University of British Columbia. A joint Swiss and Canadian national, he is a director, producer, actor and writer based in Vancouver. His work has been showcased on networks such as CBC, Showcase, Hulu, IFC, Netflix and WDR while his films have won numerous awards in festivals around the globe. He is the founder of Counting Ants Productions and the director of Jeridoo Productions Canada.

Filmography
(a selection)

Director

2025
Taming the Beast – The Emptiness Within by Josias Tschanz, Chris Michael Fretwell
2011
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz
2007
Son Of Tango Kid by Josias Tschanz
2005
Broken Girl by Josias Tschanz
2004
654 Gravely Street by Josias Tschanz
2003
Saskia's Letter by Josias Tschanz
2000
The Flute Player by Josias Tschanz
1999
Hamlet's Nightmare by Josias Tschanz
1998
Blind Flight by Josias Tschanz

Screenwriter

2025
Taming the Beast – The Emptiness Within by Josias Tschanz, Chris Michael Fretwell
2011
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz

Actor

2011
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz

Producer

2011
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz

Casting

2011
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz
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