Jan Baumgartner

Director, Screenwriter

Born in 1995 in Switzerland. Grew up and lives in the canton of Zug. Got his first Mini DV camera at 13, later did an internship at Tele Basel. In 2015, he made his first documentary film as his Matura project (cinema screenings, Zug Film Festival). Founded Soundtrax GmbH at 21 (live streaming, corporate films for IHF, Dabu Fantastic, Dodo). Now works as a freelance documentary filmmaker throughout Switzerland.

Filmography
(a selection)

Director

2026
44 West by Fabio Stecher, Jan Baumgartner

Screenwriter

2026
44 West by Fabio Stecher, Jan Baumgartner

Cinematographer

2024
Alle Inklusive – Ein Kleintheater Will Mehr by Fabienne Mathis

Editor

2024
Alle Inklusive – Ein Kleintheater Will Mehr by Fabienne Mathis

Producer

2024
Alle Inklusive – Ein Kleintheater Will Mehr by Fabienne Mathis
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