Andy Fetscher () is a

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film director, cinematographer and screenwriter.

Life and work

Andy Fetscher was born in Munich, West Germany. He shot his first films as

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s for a

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, which he published with friends. After his graduation at the age of 19, he worked as a

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and journalist for a stock photo agency in Germany. From 2001 to 2007 he studied both ''Cinematography'' and ''Directing'' at the German Film Academy Baden-Württemberg in

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. Andy Fetscher graduated film school with his

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''Bukarest Fleisch'', which was premiered at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival in 2007. His second film ''

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'', also a

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, was released in 2011. In most of his works, in addition to directing, he takes on multiple production roles including camerawork, editing, and sound design.

Filmography

*2007: ''Bukarest Fleisch'' (TV film) *2011: ''

'' *2014–2016: ''

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'' (TV series, 7 episodes) *2015–2017: ''

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'' (TV series, 4 episodes) *2017: ''

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: Fürchte dich'' (TV series episode)

Awards and nominations (selection)

*2011: Won four ''Festival Trophies'' in the categories ''Best Picture'', ''Best Actor'', ''Best Editing'' and ''Best Make-up'' for ''Urban Explorer'' at the Los Angeles

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*2011: Nomination for the award ''Silver Raven'' in the category ''Best director'' for ''Urban Explorer'' at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

References

External links

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Interview with Andy Fetscher
at Dread Central {{DEFAULTSORT:Fetscher, Andy 1980 births Living people Mass media people from Munich