Amateur Films - Amateur Filmmakers

While searching for films made by amateurs, I discovered hidden treasures that document life in the valleys and villages in the Grisons. In their own way and with a great deal of passion, amateur filmmakers create works that reflect their world view. The enthusiasm with which they pursue their passion is infectious, and when they tell about their filmmaking experiences, even the pro is inspired to reflect on his métier.


Ivo Zen


Ivo Zen (1970) born in Santa Maria, Val Müstair, Switzerland, lives in Zurich. Studies of Architecture at ETH university Zurich. 2003 Diploma at Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts Genève, department Film/Video. 2004 Foundaton of the independant Filmproduction structure alva film, Genève. Since 2008 Lectureships for documentary film. President of « Cineasts independents rumantschs », a group of authors commited to Rhaeto-Romansh film creation. Father of two children, Emma (2007) and Vito (2010)

Selection of Films

2010 «Amaturs da films - Films d’amaturs», documentary, 25 min
2009 «Maurus, Nadia, Flurina», documentary, 60 min
2004 «Pizzet», documentary, 52 min
2002 «Pirmin», short diary film, 12 min
2001 «Frédéric», fiction, 15 min
2000 «Sterki-li», documentary, 8 min