Linus von Stumberg is a writer, director, and choreographer, best known for his award-winning short film SYNCOPE – which he made for his Bachelor Degree in Film at the ZHdK in Zürich.

 

For SYNCOPE, he wrote the screenplay, directed, co-choreographed, edited, and performed in the role of the antagonist choreographer. Since its world premiere, the film has been awarded at numerous renowned festivals and has screened widely around the world.

 

Linus discovered his passion for filmmaking through his background as a professional dancer and story-driven choreographer. Since 2017, he has created and performed work for artists, major stages, and commercials for brands like STARBUCKS and SWISS AIRLINES.

 

His international dance experience includes collaborations with prominent studios and companies such as Snowglobe Perspective (LA) and Kinjaz (LA), Studio 68 (London), and PA Dance (Zürich). He wrote, directed, and edited the action comedy short LION’S CAGE, which premiered at Camerimage. 

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Represented by Chalcot Square Linus is currently developing his debut feature film SYNCOPE, based on the short, with Hangtime International Pictures.