what matters.

Documenting

Communicating with

impact.

VON SIEBENTHAL

ANDREA

ABOUT ME

I am a storyteller at heart.

An award-winning documentary filmmaker with a background in journalism, I’m deeply passionate about the power of stories and impactful messages to foster empathy and drive meaningful change.

Born and raised in Switzerland, I have worked extensively in post-conflict areas, where I’ve witnessed firsthand the enduring consequences of armed conflict.

With over 18 years of experience in TV journalism, corporate communications, public speaking, writing and documentary filmmaking, I bring a broad skill set to my work. I hold a Master's degree in International Conflict Journalism, a CAS in Press Relations from the Swiss School of Journalism MAZ and a certificate in Documentary Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy.

I speak 6 languages fluently: German, Swiss-German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.

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I help you get to

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the CORE.

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DEFINITION: Derived from the Latin noun cor, meaning "heart," the core of something refers to its essential nature or the profound meaning behind it - the very “WHY” that drives it.

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Documentary

FILMMAKER

I am an award-winning documentary producer and director.

The topics of war and its consequences on civilians have always been at the heart of my work. My desire to shed a light on forgotten conflicts and the human cost of geopolitical decisions continues to inform my projects. I’m committed to elevate the voices of people affected by conflict and humanitarian crisis to create lasting change.

No topic is too difficult, and no terrain is off-limits in my pursuit to tell these crucial stories.

MORE THAN BROTHERS

Movie poster for 'More Than Brothers' featuring four portraits of men with one face obscured by black paint. Title text in the center reads 'More Than Brothers,' with credits to director Andrea Von Siebenthal. Various film festival laurels and awards are displayed at the bottom.

This short documentary is a deeply mournful film that highlights the human cost of political decisions.

Since the precipitous retreat of the U.S. forces from Afghanistan in 2021 and the subsequent power takeover by the Taliban, the Afghans who helped the Allies are being hunted down and killed.

“More Than Brothers” portrays the personal sacrifices and political engagement of two Green Berets in a race against time to save the Afghans who kept them safe during their deployments, giving a voice to their Afghan allies whose lives have been completely uprooted since the chaotic withdrawal.

MORE THAN BROTHERS has been selected by 20+ prestigious film festivals such as DOC NYC, Big Sky and Hot Springs. It has won several awards, amongst others Best Social Impact Short at the Lighthouse International Film Festival 2024.

23:30 min
USA, 2023
Languages: English, Dari

HEARTS AND MINDS 

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This short corporate documentary film portrays the tireless efforts to clear the world of landmines and explosive remnants of war.

Produced in several countries, the film illustrates the extent of the problem of explosive contamination and the global support that the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) brings to its partners around the world.

HEARTS AND MINDS is the winner of a gold and a silver world medal from the New York Festivals TV& Film Awards 2019 as well as the winner of the Deutsche Wirtschaftsfilmtage 2019.


06:40 min
Switzerland, Germany, Lebanon, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Colombia, 2018
Languages: English, Arabic, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish

Four individuals are seated on black chairs in a studio setting, engaged in discussion. A woman in a khaki patterned dress, holding papers, is seated second from the left. To her right, a man in a dark blazer and white pants is sitting with his hands clasped. Another man in a dark suit is on the far right, and a man in a dark blazer with rolled-up sleeves is to her left, speaking animatedly. The background features a white wall with red triangles and a geometric wireframe pattern.

PANEL 

moderator  

I help you get to the core of your panel discussion, no matter the topic.

Drawing on years of experience as a TV moderator, I bring sharpness, wit, and poise to every panel, ensuring every voice is heard and no crucial point is overlooked.

I am perfectly fluent in 6 languages:
German, Swiss-German, French, English, Italian and Spanish.

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BESPOKE

public speaking trainer

Are you preparing for an important public speaking engagement or looking to improve your presence in front of a live or TV audience?

I offer bespoke public speaking training for executives, designed to boost confidence, refine your unique strengths, and ensure your message is on-point and impactful. Let’s get to the core - and ditch the rest!

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IMPACT 

campaigns creator 

Over my career, I have created many impactful multimedia campaigns, exhibitions and events around the topics of peace and disarmament.

These initiatives have garnered over 60 million impressions on social media, with multimedia exhibitions showcased in 15 countries.

IMPACT CAMPAIGN EXAMPLES

  • LIFE OF MINE - impact films

    In this series of nine short films filmed in different countries, we portray people whose lives have been impacted by landmines and explosive remnants of war and who dedicate their lives to making their countries safe again for future generations.

    LINK
  • https://www.lifeofmine.org/

    LIFE OF MINE - multimedia exhibition

    Shown in 15 countries and translated into ten languages, this multimedia exhibition combined exhibition panels with videos and an online exhibition. This exhibition was created for the GICHD and was showcased in Swiss Embassies around the Globe on the occasion of the International Day of Mine Awareness 2019.

    LINK

  • BÂTISSEURS DE PAIX - youth event

    Organized over three years, this unique event gave young middle school students in Geneva the opportunity to discover the work of humanitarian organizations first-hand through interactive workshops. Creating lasting memories and impact, the children themselves became peacebuilders for a day.

    LINK

  • LASTING FOOTPRINTS - exhibition

    This exhibition shows the manifold negative impact of cluster munitions on communities around the world, shedding a light on the people whose lives have been impacted by these indiscriminate weapons. This exhibition was created for the GICHD and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs leading up to the 2nd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.

    LINK

  • TOGETHER AGAINST MINES - social media impact campaign

    Created with the aim to unify the different organizations working in mine action under one slogan to enhance the visibility of the sector, #togetheragainstmines has been shared over 60 millions of times over social media and continues to be the most used slogan in the industry.

    LINK
  • The Pope, dressed in white clerical robes and glasses, smiling and waving, standing in front of a brick wall.

    POPE FRANCIS' CALL

    On Andrea’s personal initiative, Pope Francis read her text written for the occasion of the International Day of Mine Awareness 2016, calling for a renewed engagement for a world without mines.

    LINK
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WRITER 

In my first novel, written together with my father Gottfried von Siebenthal, we narrate the history of our family and of our village, Gstaad.

“Madame Gstaad" is a historic novel that tells the true life story of Emilie Steffen-von Siebenthal. It is a tale of courage and desperation, of love and death, of poverty and a pioneering spirit, capturing the spirit of the turn of the last century.

Through Emilie's eyes, the reader experiences the devastating village fire of 1898 and the tragic events surrounding it, immersing himself in a bygone era where women had to fight for their place in society.

The novel is available in German (original) and English.

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SHORT FILM
“Das Geheimnis des Gstaadbrandes” (German)

  • "Her management and communications skills are first-rate. She combines strategic thinking, project/team management and hands-on skills."

    Antoine, former Head of Communications

  • "A panel discussion moderated by Andrea is definitely memorable. With tenacity, wit and charm, she does not leave any stone unturned and no question unanswered."

    Sabrina, Event Manager

  • "Andrea is trustworthy and able to find solutions where others fail. She knows her business very well and has above-the-average communication skills. Great person to work with."

    Hans-Peter Rohner, former head of PubliGroupe Switzerland

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Let’s make it
HAPPEN.