Dominik Locher

Screenwriter, Director, Casting, Actor

Born in 1982 in Aarau, Switzerland. He graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor in Theatre from ZHdK (Zurich University of the Arts). 2013 Master in Film Directing from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles He explores social conflict and power dynamics through emotionally vulnerable characters. His award-winning debut feature TEMPO GIRL (2013) premiered at the Hofer Filmtage and was nominated for a First Steps Award. His second feature GOLIATH (2017) premiered in Locarno’s International Competition. ENJOY YOUR STAY is his third feature.

Filmography
(a selection)

Director

2026
Enjoy Your Stay by Dominik Locher
2017
Goliath by Dominik Locher
2014
Tauchä by Dominik Locher
2013
Tempo Girl by Dominik Locher

Screenwriter

2026
Enjoy Your Stay by Dominik Locher
2021
Neumatt – Staffel 1 by Sabine Boss, Pierre Monnard
2017
Goliath by Dominik Locher
2017
Blue my Mind by Lisa Brühlmann
2013
Tempo Girl by Dominik Locher

Actor

2013
Alfonso by Jan-Eric Mack

Casting

2014
Tauchä by Dominik Locher

Awards

(a selection)

Harlem International Film Festival, Best Director (Winner) in Tempo Girl
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