Biography

Simon Schneckenburger is a German director and screenwriter. He was born in Black Forest, South Germany, in 1990, and graduated in Fiction Directing from Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. The first short film during his studies, »Borzaya«, screened at festivals all over the world and got shortlisted for the Student Academy Awards. His graduation film, »Skin on Skin«, has been screened at more than 60 festivals worldwide and has won over 25 awards, including the Future Frames section at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Currently, Simon is developing his first feature film and a mini-series.