Simon Jaquemet studied film directing at the Zurich University of the Arts. His first feature, WAR (CHRIEG) premiered in the New Directors section of the San Sebastian International Film Festival in 2014. It went on to tour major festivals like Locarno, Karlovy Vary and the Berlinale. WAR was the recipient of multiple awards, including the Max Ophüls Award for Best Feature Film. His second feature THE INNOCENT (DER UNSCHULDIGE) premiered in the Platform section of the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018, followed by San Sebastian’s Official Selection. It toured major festivals like Fantastic Fest, Thessaloniki, Jeonju and Locarno and won several awards including the Swiss Film Award for Best Actress. Currently Simon Jaquemet is in post-production with his third feature ELECTRIC CHILD, which will premiere in 2024.