https://zanaselimi.com ZanaSelimiPortfolio Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:24:30 +0000 https://zanaselimi.com en https://zanaselimi.com/neuland Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:24:30 +0000 ZanaSelimiPortfolio https://zanaselimi.com/neuland Project: SHIFTING GROUNDSWork: Experimental/Essay Film, 8’Location: CHDate: 2025 *Currently in distribution* EN: SHIFTING GROUNDS is an experimental essay film told from the perspective of peat, a living archive shaped by water, time and slow transformation. Tracing the history of wetlands from the last Ice Age to the present, the film observes how human intervention has drained, built upon and altered these fragile grounds. Through layered images and a finely composed sound design, SHIFTING GROUNDS reflects on care, decay, and resilience. It asks what can emerge in landscapes marked by human intervention, yet still carrying traces of life. DE: SHIFTING GROUNDS ist ein experimenteller Essayfilm, erzählt aus der Perspektive von Torf, einem lebendigen Archiv, das durch Wasser, Zeit und langsame Veränderung geformt wird. Der Film verfolgt die Geschichte der Moorlandschaften von der letzten Eiszeit bis in die Gegenwart und zeigt, wie menschliche Eingriffe diese empfindlichen Böden entwässert, überbaut und verwandelt haben. Mit vielschichtigen Bildern und einem fein komponierten Sounddesign reflektiert SHIFTING GROUNDS über Fürsorge, Verfall und Widerstandskraft. Der Film fragt, was in Landschaften entstehen kann, die von Eingriffen gezeichnet sind und dennoch Leben in sich tragen.Shifting grounds is a two-part work consisting of an essay film and live performance that explores the future of wetlands. If you are curious about the project, want so watch the final movie, or would like to receive a press kit, please get in touch. The movie was showcased in following exhibitions: 09/25 Zurich Design Week @ Stadtgärtnerei, Zürich10/25 Architektur Filmtage ZürichCredits Screenwriting / Direction FilmZana SelimiScreenwriting / Art Direction / ProductionEva SchneuwlyDirection of PhotographyJustus BrieseSounddesignMike Utiger ChoreografieLisa Kilthau-MerscherProduction DesignMaëlle Leonie OdermattNina DettwilerEva SchneuwlyCostumeSimona Schlegel Make-UpAndy LörtscherGafferLea Studer Line De KaenelRunnerPaul GriegusziesLeah SpirkPerformanceCathrin MerscherLisa Kilthau-MerscherEditAnton Krebs Scientific Expertise BiodiversityLeah SpirkFragment of «Hybridlandschaft» byAnsgar StadlerEva Schneuwlysupported byGrünstadt Zürich <img width="2249" height="1500" width_o="2249" height_o="1500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/13b94e34e92bf6bf594cdb0ebccf39d9b1fe16665464ab485029fffae433b986/NEULAND-KONTEXTUR----067.jpg" data-mid="237151814" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/13b94e34e92bf6bf594cdb0ebccf39d9b1fe16665464ab485029fffae433b986/NEULAND-KONTEXTUR----067.jpg" /> Home ︎ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Next Project ︎ https://zanaselimi.com/small-talk Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:27:42 +0000 ZanaSelimiPortfolio https://zanaselimi.com/small-talk Project: small talkWork: Short Film Fiction, 17’Location: Zurich, CHDate: 2025 *Currently in distribution*If you are curious about the project or would like to receive a press kit, please get in touch. EN: ‘small talk’ is a transmedia film project that explores the topics of closeness, exchange and loneliness. At its heart is a short film about a system that forces strangers to engage in dialogue in order to gain access to public life. In the midst of this, the friends Laya and Emil are confronted with the question of how honest conversations can be in such a system – and what really makes a deep relationship. A real dialogue chamber and short-form content on social media bring the story to life – in space, online, and in conversation. DE: «small talk» ist ein transmediales Filmprojekt, das die Themen Nähe, Austausch und Einsamkeit erkundet. Im Zentrum steht ein Kurzfilm über ein System, das Dialoge zwischen Fremden erzwingt, um Zugang zum öffentlichen Leben zu gewähren. Mittendrin sehen sich die Freunde Laya und Emil mit der Frage konfrontiert, wie ehrlich Gespräche in einem solchen System sein können – und was eine tiefe Beziehung wirklich ausmacht. Eine reale Dialogkammer und Short-Form-Content auf Social Media machen das Thema erlebbar – im Raum, im Netz, im Gespräch.Credits: A film by Justus Briese &amp; Zana Selimi Directed &amp; Developed by Justus Briese &amp; Zana Selimi Screenplay: Zana Selimi Produced by: Zana Selimi &amp; Justus Briese Production Manager: Jimena Cugat Produced by:&nbsp;ZHdK Zuercher Hochschule der Kuenste in Co-Production with:&nbsp;SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen Camera Department Director of Photography: Line de Kaenel 1st Assistant Camera: Aline Bavier Additional 1st AC: Liam Erlach 2nd Assistant Camera: Zoë Kraft DIT: Salome Kaesemodel Lighting &amp; Grip Gaffer: Pascal Kohler Best Boy: Fabian Genucchi Grip / Lighting Technician: Fabian Keller Lighting Technician / Grip: Katja Stirnemann Production Team Set Production Assistant: David Brändlin Crowd AD: Mara Turnheer Art Department Production Design: Julia Kraushaar, Selin Samci Production Design Assistant: Jennifer Gerfin Styling: Mariana Munoz Styling Assistant: Anne Militzer Hair &amp; Make-up: Beatrice Grob Sound Department Set Sound: Pino Nessi Sound Design: Andras Pupato Dolby Atmos Mix: Martin Scheuter Composition: Leonardo Cavalli Post Production Head of Editing: Loris Bosco Editor: Justus Briese Grading: Line de Kaenel &amp;&nbsp;Cast Flurina Schlegel as LayaTim Knieps as EmilJulia Minuz as NoraSandra Moser as Lisbeth Featured Extras Jiyan Elci as Security Dea Volic as Businesswoman Hans Grüter as Dogdad Selma Kopp as Woman in front of Bar Boris Germann as Barkeeper Eva Schneuwly as Woman at Bar Extras Saturday: Miranda Winter, Livia Briese Sunday: Silvia Adiliberti, Laura Seric, Madeleine Grob, Noah Jarju, Franca Palmy, Naxhi Selimi,&nbsp;Barbara Bornhauser, Nina Zurkinden, Sandro Schmocker Monday: Angelica Bühler, Clemens Schulze-Briese, Saskia Renée Loher, Jonatan Bischof Catering Yves Henz, Jules Henz, Amani Al-Jabaji, Zora Tanner Graphics: Basil Knill Home ︎ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Next Project ︎ https://zanaselimi.com/Glimmer Mon, 27 May 2024 13:50:13 +0000 ZanaSelimiPortfolio https://zanaselimi.com/Glimmer Project: GlimmerWork: Experimental ShortfilmLocation: Aarhus, DKDate: 2024 Details: The film explores the idea of how metal and it’s immortality contrast with the finite nature of human existence. It asks the question: What makes human life meaningful in the face of its brevity? How do the stories of our ancestors, ingrained within us, shape our perception of the present, and which stories do we carry within us for the future? The collaborative poem, crafted by writers, friends, and family worldwide, paired with experimental visuals invites viewers to ponder the enigmatic essence that lingers long after we're gone. The film is a collaboration with the jewellery designer Lisa Billander. All jewellery is available to buy or rent on her website. Producer, Model: Fien Kommer Director: Zana Selimi DoP, Grading: Marie Lyseggen Styling: Viktorie Štêpánová Gaffer: Miles Hardy Sound Design: Ezra Schell and Ali Rashid Edit: Zana Selimi,&nbsp;Viktorie Štêpánová Graphics: Abhash Mittal Collaborative Poem:&nbsp;Isabel Hexspoor,&nbsp;Jules van Poppel, Sanne van der Brugge, Joppe van den Heuvel, Sterre van den Elzen,&nbsp;Veronika Olejárová, Magdalena Štěpánová, David Laufer,&nbsp;Sunniva Ryland,&nbsp;Adrian Russouw,&nbsp;Iliriana Maksutaj,&nbsp;Jonathan Bischof Special thanks to all the beautiful voices &lt;3 Home ︎ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Next Project ︎ https://zanaselimi.com/Revive Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:05:09 +0000 ZanaSelimiPortfolio https://zanaselimi.com/Revive Project: ReviveWork: Experimental ShortfilmLocation: Aarhus, DKDate: 2023 Details: A metaphoric visualization of how deadstock fabric regains purpose and value by being reassembled in the same way people regain purpose through togetherness. An expression of the way community is a necessity for expressing individualism. Producer, Styling: Fien Kommer Director: Zana Selimi 1st AD, Styling: Fenne van Heugten AP: Julie Øhlenschlæger Urup Photography: Marie Lyseggen &amp; Kjel Bader Grading: Oliver Schmocker Sound Design: Frederik Nielssen Edit: Zana Selimi &amp; Fenne van Heugten Models: Ida Schütt Lavina-Hawla Battal Nicole Antik Designers: Kornelia Pap &amp; Grete Astover Home ︎ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Next Project ︎ https://zanaselimi.com/Lakor-Spec Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:05:10 +0000 ZanaSelimiPortfolio https://zanaselimi.com/Lakor-Spec Project: Lakor - For Outdoor Lovers At Heart Work: Spec for the Lakor SS24 collection Location: Aarhus, DK Date: 2023 Details: &nbsp; Written and directed by Zana Selimi Producer: Ana Loridon DoP: Marie Lyseggen Production Design, Animations and Edit: Viktorie Štěpánová Light and Color: Jonas Nordberg Model: Morten Skovgaard Home ︎ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Next Project ︎ https://zanaselimi.com/ZFF-Daily-Trailer Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:05:10 +0000 ZanaSelimiPortfolio https://zanaselimi.com/ZFF-Daily-Trailer Project: ZFF Daily - Wir machen die kleinen Screens zum grossen Kino Work: Trailer for the ZFF Daily 2023 Location: Zurich, CH Date: 2023 Details: Producer: Yaiza Muñoz Rojas Director: Zana Selimi DoP &amp; Voice Over: Miranda Winter Gaffer: Andrin Fretz Editor: Elias Abdulamin VFX/ Color Grading: Oliver Schmocker Animation: Anna Suter Musik: Driven, Bachelor Film ZHdK Casting | Julia Schelbert Co-Producer | Loris Bosco Styling | Charline Giebel &amp; Fiona Inostroza Cast: Katharina Kroha, Sarah Brunner, Albert Gashi, Kathrin Gut, Waiona Maag, Sophie Caulfield, Victorine Fux, Alexa Weiss, Christine Finelli, Pius Schelbert, Alija Skomorac, Laura Steiger, Jasmin Maier, Arno Thöni Home ︎ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Next Project ︎ https://zanaselimi.com/WIN Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:05:10 +0000 ZanaSelimiPortfolio https://zanaselimi.com/WIN Project: WIN Work: Music Video Location: Zurich, ZH Date: 2023 Details:&nbsp; Producer &amp; Director: Saray Furgler Assitant Director: Zana Selimi Director of Photography: Gian Niggli Assistant Camera: Nicolas Küng Choreographer: Sam Arceus Editor: Nicolas Bechtel Colorist: Simon Hardegger Costume Designer (sirens) &amp; Stylist: Angelis Kaufmann Costume Designer (witches &amp; Ablexu): Ama Make-up Artist (sirens &amp; witches): Luis Stadler Make-up Artist (Ablexu): Sam Arceus Runner: Tim Theus BTS Pictures: Gian Fankhauser Cast: Ablexu, &nbsp;Sam Arceus, &nbsp;Ada Johanna Sartori, &nbsp;Neige Aongo, &nbsp;Fabienne Schneider, &nbsp;Victoria Nina Ziegler, &nbsp;Lyna Kahina Hadjidj Schweizer Home ︎ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Next Project ︎ https://zanaselimi.com/Jelly Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:22:42 +0000 ZanaSelimiPortfolio https://zanaselimi.com/Jelly Project: Jelly Work: Experimental Music Video Location: Zurich, CH Date: 2022 Details: «Jelly» is an all-around self-produced music video created as part of a transdisciplinary experiment at ZHdK. Zana Selimi; camera, direction and editingin collaboration withAngelika Federer; film productionJulian Fehr; music producer, camera assistance Home ︎ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Next Project ︎ https://zanaselimi.com/About Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:05:11 +0000 ZanaSelimiPortfolio https://zanaselimi.com/About <img width="3865" height="5153" width_o="3865" height_o="5153" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4a12a6fc4003813af5e581ffea81acefb031dda3f52ee95d7cde54ebe719405d/IMG_2516.JPG" data-mid="197489067" border="0" data-scale="56" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4a12a6fc4003813af5e581ffea81acefb031dda3f52ee95d7cde54ebe719405d/IMG_2516.JPG" /> Hello there! I’m Zana (she/her), a director and writer from Zurich.&nbsp; For further inquieries or questions feel free to contact me via mail or just slide in my dm’s. Also I’m one of those people who actually like calling. Filmography CV Zana Selimi -- zanapunktselimi@gmail.com -- +41 78 662 42 62 -- Gutstrasse 145, 8055 Zürich -- Zana Selimi -- zanapunktselimi@gmail.com -- +41 78 662 42 62 --&nbsp;Gutstrasse 145, 8055 Zürich --&nbsp;