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

2026
Taming the Beast – The Emptiness Within by Josias Tschanz, Chris Michael Fretwell
2026
The Fire In Our Hearts by Josias Tschanz
2026
The Belonging created by Josias Tschanz, Bänz Isler
2013
Swiss Guides in the Canadian Rockies: Beyond Adventure' by Josias Tschanz
2011
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz
2010
Saskia's Letter by Josias Tschanz
2008
654 Gravely Street by Josias Tschanz

Screenwriter

2026
Taming the Beast – The Emptiness Within by Josias Tschanz, Chris Michael Fretwell
2026
The Fire In Our Hearts by Josias Tschanz
2013
Swiss Guides in the Canadian Rockies: Beyond Adventure' by Josias Tschanz
2011
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz

Actor

2011
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz

Producer

2026
The Fire In Our Hearts by Josias Tschanz
2013
Swiss Guides in the Canadian Rockies: Beyond Adventure' by Josias Tschanz
2011
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz

Casting

2011
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz

Creator

2026
The Belonging created by Josias Tschanz, Bänz Isler
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