Alexander Schukoff (born August 23, 1956 in Graz) is an Austrian film director, film producer and video artist.
Life and career
Alexander Schukoff studied directing under
Axel Corti and screenwriting under Harald Zusanek at the Film Academy in Vienna. He produced short films for the movies[1] and worked as a director[2] for various television stations,[3][4][5][6] and music videos, including those featuring
Falco,[7] and was involved in the development of the
OTS-project, which later became
3sat.
In 1986, Schukoff founded his film production company,[8] which produced commissioned work in the cultural and culinary sectors.[9][10] As a media artist, he created several acclaimed short films for the cinema, with his first feature film "Simmering" still being screened in theaters[11] and at festivals today, as well as video installations in museums[12] such as
Museum of Applied Arts [13][14] and
Kunsthalle in
Vienna.
Schukoff shifted his focus towards television documentaries in collaboration with journalist Nadeschda Tschistjakowa. Since 2005, in association with
ORF the duo produced many documentaries, that have been shown worldwide on various television networks[15][16][17] and have won multiple international film awards.[18][19]
Since 2007, Alexander Schukoff has been married to his partner Nadeschda Schukoff (maiden name Tschistjakowa). Together, they have a daughter and reside in
Vienna.
Filmography and video installations (selection)
1978: Simmering, short movie. Excerpts from this film were also used in the video installation "Remembering Forgetting"[20] by Harvard Professor
Svetlana Boyms about her escape via
Simmering (Vienna) from the Soviet Union in 1981, which was screened at
Harvard University at 2015.[21]
2010: The Vienna Roll – A little Cultural History,[25] TV-documentary, 45 mins
2017: Goldsmiths of the Habsburgs, TV-documentary
2017: Sound of Vienna, TV-documentary. In close collaboration with
Gregor Widholm and his scientific findings on the causes of the unique sound of Viennese orchestras.[26][27]
2020: The Art of Soap Making, TV-documentary. For this film director Alexander Schukoff, was awarded the Silver Award in the category of "Sustainable Producing and Circular Economy" at the Deauville Green Awards Film Festival 2021.[28][29]
2021: Christmas Baking In Vienna, TV-documentary about Christmas traditions of Viennese confectioner.[30] Director Alexander Schukoff wins the Silver Award at Deauville Green Awards 2023.[31]
2022: Festive Treats of Viennese Cuisine, TV-documentary[32][33]
Awards
Winner of the Silver Award at Deauville Green Awards 2021 for "The Art of Soap Making"
Nominated for the Finalistes at Deauville Green Awards 2023 for "Christmas Baking in Vienna"
Winner Silver Award for "Christmas Baking in Vienna" in category ecotourism and sustainable travel at Deauville Green Awards 2023.[34]
Alexander Schukoff (born August 23, 1956 in Graz) is an Austrian film director, film producer and video artist.
Life and career
Alexander Schukoff studied directing under
Axel Corti and screenwriting under Harald Zusanek at the Film Academy in Vienna. He produced short films for the movies[1] and worked as a director[2] for various television stations,[3][4][5][6] and music videos, including those featuring
Falco,[7] and was involved in the development of the
OTS-project, which later became
3sat.
In 1986, Schukoff founded his film production company,[8] which produced commissioned work in the cultural and culinary sectors.[9][10] As a media artist, he created several acclaimed short films for the cinema, with his first feature film "Simmering" still being screened in theaters[11] and at festivals today, as well as video installations in museums[12] such as
Museum of Applied Arts [13][14] and
Kunsthalle in
Vienna.
Schukoff shifted his focus towards television documentaries in collaboration with journalist Nadeschda Tschistjakowa. Since 2005, in association with
ORF the duo produced many documentaries, that have been shown worldwide on various television networks[15][16][17] and have won multiple international film awards.[18][19]
Since 2007, Alexander Schukoff has been married to his partner Nadeschda Schukoff (maiden name Tschistjakowa). Together, they have a daughter and reside in
Vienna.
Filmography and video installations (selection)
1978: Simmering, short movie. Excerpts from this film were also used in the video installation "Remembering Forgetting"[20] by Harvard Professor
Svetlana Boyms about her escape via
Simmering (Vienna) from the Soviet Union in 1981, which was screened at
Harvard University at 2015.[21]
2010: The Vienna Roll – A little Cultural History,[25] TV-documentary, 45 mins
2017: Goldsmiths of the Habsburgs, TV-documentary
2017: Sound of Vienna, TV-documentary. In close collaboration with
Gregor Widholm and his scientific findings on the causes of the unique sound of Viennese orchestras.[26][27]
2020: The Art of Soap Making, TV-documentary. For this film director Alexander Schukoff, was awarded the Silver Award in the category of "Sustainable Producing and Circular Economy" at the Deauville Green Awards Film Festival 2021.[28][29]
2021: Christmas Baking In Vienna, TV-documentary about Christmas traditions of Viennese confectioner.[30] Director Alexander Schukoff wins the Silver Award at Deauville Green Awards 2023.[31]
2022: Festive Treats of Viennese Cuisine, TV-documentary[32][33]
Awards
Winner of the Silver Award at Deauville Green Awards 2021 for "The Art of Soap Making"
Nominated for the Finalistes at Deauville Green Awards 2023 for "Christmas Baking in Vienna"
Winner Silver Award for "Christmas Baking in Vienna" in category ecotourism and sustainable travel at Deauville Green Awards 2023.[34]